Shared Language
We can communicate better with a shared language.
Music Literacy
Poetic Feet
Understanding poetic meter is a great help for music-making.
No Good Options
I shared two options for a notation question yesterday.
No Rules/Letting Go
Every so often I hear some students around the college say about jazz that it’s easy – “You can play anything because there are no rules!”
Sight Readable
There is value in challenging music. But there is also valuable in music that is easily sight readable.
Musical Theatre and Jazz Singing
What is the difference between the way we tell stories in music theatre songs and jazz songs?
Context Practice
The real reason to develop your music literacy is to help you practice.
What Song Is It?
Is the song the words or the tune? Both?
Sharing The Song
We’re all song leaders.
Chord Flavors
What does a first-inversion chord taste like?