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Music Literacy

Remember It’s Play

September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 jedscottEducation, Music Literacy

Music literacy, yes. But also music silliness.

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It Gets Faster

September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 jedscottComposition, Creativity, Music Literacy

Figuring out a song’s harmony can be a tricky challenge.

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Post-Kickstarter Book Update

September 1, 2024September 1, 2024 jedscottMusic Literacy, Updates, Vocal Jazz

I’m excited to be several steps closer to my book’s publication!

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Who Has The Root?

August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Music Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

This is one of my favorite questions to ask in choral rehearsals.

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Starting from Scratch

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024 jedscottMusic Literacy, Music Production

I’m here with a tiny message of hope for Finale users. You’re not starting from scratch with Dorico.

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Static Growth

August 23, 2024August 23, 2024 jedscottEducation, Growth, Music Literacy

How fast you’re growing doesn’t stay static.

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Clarke’s Third Law

August 22, 2024August 22, 2024 jedscottGrowth, Music Literacy, Practice

Arthur C. Clarke wasn’t writing about musicianship, or was he?

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Common First Time Notation Mistakes

August 16, 2024August 16, 2024 jedscottArranging, Composition, Music Literacy

When I’m teaching a young arranger or composer, these are some of the most likely mistakes they’re likely to make.

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Why I Stopped Composing Sight Reading

August 12, 2024August 12, 2024 jedscottComposition, Music Literacy, Updates

2024 was my last year composing sight reading exercises for MSVMA.

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Isolating a Language

June 26, 2024June 26, 2024 jedscottMusic Literacy, Performing, Vocal Jazz

How does language evolution relate to music-making in specific genres?

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