Jed Scott Music – Page 4 – arrange • compose • conduct

Resisting The Urge To Grow

October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 jedscottEducation, Growth, Human Nature

Part of the problem of the over-committed modern youth is this challenge.

Hear My Questions

October 22, 2024October 22, 2024 jedscottArranging, Composition, Creativity

It doesn’t need to be my voice. But practice hearing my questions in your head.

Arranging Template

October 21, 2024October 21, 2024 jedscottArranging, Composition

Plan your arrangements on one page – before you write a note.

Leading For Human Outcomes

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024 jedscottLeadership

Ask first about the *human* outcomes you want.

Level of Difficulty

October 19, 2024October 12, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Programming

“Level of Difficulty” is a poor analog for quality of repertoire.

Familiar Workflow

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 jedscottCreativity

A creative workflow habit doesn’t happen overnight, but it’s essential that it does happen.

Things That Won’t Help Today

October 17, 2024October 17, 2024 jedscottEducation, Music Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

You’ve gotta set aside time for things that won’t help today.

Practice Mind

October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 jedscottHuman Nature, Practice

For effective practice, hold onto this cognitive dissonance.

Who Should Win?

October 15, 2024October 15, 2024 jedscottMusic Literacy, Rehearsal Technique, Vocal Jazz

In rehearsal, I’m asking this question when confronting close dissonances in adjacent parts.

I’ll Try Again Tomorrow

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature, Leadership

It’s okay to end your day telling yourself this.