Jed Scott Music – Page 42 – arrange • compose • conduct

Consume or Create

October 15, 2023October 15, 2023 jedscottCreativity

How do you balance creating art and consuming it?

Intonation and Ego

October 14, 2023October 14, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Human Nature

What does ensemble intonation have to do with ego?

Why It’s Important

October 13, 2023October 13, 2023 jedscottEducation, Human Nature

If you want people to learn something, explain why it’s important.

Time Horizon

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Human Nature, Rehearsal Technique

My time horizon today is much longer than it was in the past.

Flexibility

October 11, 2023October 11, 2023 jedscottAces, Education, Leadership

Success depends on many factors.

Mix Notes

October 10, 2023October 10, 2023 jedscottConducting, Recording, Rehearsal Technique

There comes a time in every mix when fresh ears are required.

Vocal Group Styles

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023 jedscottArranging, Composition, Vocal Jazz

Learn a little more about the history and approaches of various vocal groups in these handy little videos.

Notes Are Contextual

October 8, 2023October 8, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Music Literacy, Rehearsal Technique

“Can you play my note in measure 37?” No, but…

Stamina

October 7, 2023October 7, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership, Practice, Rehearsal Technique

As you near a concert, don’t forget to step away from the essential detail polishing and give your ensembles the opportunity to focus on their stamina.

Finding Your Own Sound

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Human Nature

Is it possible to start out sounding like you?