Jed Scott Music – Page 44 – arrange • compose • conduct

Learn To Make Musical Decisions

September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 jedscottEducation, Music Literacy

Music educators must give our students experience making musical decisions.

Practice Focus Now

September 22, 2023September 22, 2023 jedscottConducting, Education, Rehearsal Technique

Why do you expect focus in rehearsal?

Is Reassurance Futile?

September 21, 2023September 21, 2023 jedscottLeadership, Recording

There are times when Seth Godin’s oft-repeated phrase is just wrong.

What Will Matter In 10 Years

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 jedscottConducting, Human Nature, Leadership

How do you decide your demeanor with an ensemble?

Strategic Metaphor

September 19, 2023September 19, 2023 jedscottConducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

This is one of my favorite strategies for when my students need a little singing break.

Unlikely To Complain

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Leadership

This quote has a lot to teach.

Style & Technique

September 17, 2023September 17, 2023 jedscottCreativity, Growth

How is style related to technique? Let Ken Burns explain.

Good Enough For Today

September 16, 2023September 15, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Growth

At the beginning of the school year, this is an important phrase.

“Good”

September 15, 2023September 15, 2023 jedscottChoral Music, Conducting, Leadership, Rehearsal Technique

My preferred lead-off word when I cut off an ensemble in rehearsal is “Good.”

Short Late Rehearsal

September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature, Rehearsal Technique

Why have a vastly abbreviated rehearsal at the end of the normally scheduled time, when everyone is tired?