Jed Scott Music – Page 39 – arrange • compose • conduct

Is Your Idea Bad?

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 jedscottCreativity

“I assume it’s a bad idea because no one’s ever done it” is a common logical framework. Common, but wrong.

Consistency is Better Than Brilliance

June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 jedscottGrowth

Consistency is better than brilliance.

Album A Day

June 1, 2025April 30, 2025 jedscottRecommended Reading/Listening, Updates

I’m resolving to listen to new music this summer. I need your help!

Pretty Good

May 31, 2025May 31, 2025 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature

Sometimes, do things you don’t want to be great at.

Aces Concert 2025

May 30, 2025May 30, 2025 jedscottAces, Performing, Recommended Reading/Listening, Updates

Watch this.

Deer In Stagelights

May 29, 2025May 29, 2025 jedscottPerforming

It’s good to get under the stage lights ahead of time.

Online Solo Auditions

May 28, 2025May 28, 2025 jedscottPerforming, Rehearsal Technique

Taking the time to hear auditions in rehearsal is difficult.

Trusting The Process

May 27, 2025May 27, 2025 jedscottGrowth, Performing, Practice

By “the process,” I mean: doing the work.

No Shortage of Ideas

May 26, 2025May 26, 2025 jedscottArranging, Choral Music, Creativity

So why steal someone else’s?

Celebrate Connection

May 25, 2025May 25, 2025 jedscottHuman Nature

Recognize that what you’re celebrating might not be what you think you’re celebrating.