Never Gets Old
At what point in the career of a composer does it get old to hear your music performed?
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At what point in the career of a composer does it get old to hear your music performed?
An appreciation of Peter Schickele.
Ask yourself what the melody really needs.
Don’t stop till you get enough, but also…stop.
Often it’s the diction that matters as much as the content.
The longer I write, the simpler I try to be.
The process of transferring what you hear to paper is not always reliable.
Learn a little more about the history and approaches of various vocal groups in these handy little videos.
The limiting forces on creative work change over time.
Sometimes, you need to wait till the end to start. Often when I write, I write a clear summation of the idea at the end. Then – at least half the time – I cut and paste it to the very beginning. Part is clarity: I like to start with […]