Jed Scott Music – Page 5 – arrange • compose • conduct

Kill Every Time

January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 jedscottPerforming

“You have to kill every time.”

Is There A Better Way To Spend A Weekend?

January 23, 2026January 23, 2026 jedscottConferences, Education

This is one of the things I love most about attending the Michigan Music Conference every year.

Different Paths

January 22, 2026January 22, 2026 jedscottConducting, Leadership

I’ve watched nine different conductors lead the Michigan All-State Jazz Choir.

The Right Answer

January 21, 2026January 21, 2026 jedscottConducting, Music Literacy, Performing

Stop looking for the right answer in the music.

Succeed Without You

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 jedscottLeadership

Could this project succeed without you?

Snow Day The Night Before

January 19, 2026January 19, 2026 jedscottHuman Nature

The best time to get a Snow Day call is the night before.

Listen, Hear, Adapt

January 18, 2026January 18, 2026 jedscottEducation, Human Nature

Ensemble music teaches a lot of things.

Public Compliments, Private Criticism

January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 jedscottLeadership

Where do you give compliments? What about criticism?

Style Switching in Rehearsal

January 16, 2026January 16, 2026 jedscottChoral Music, Education, Rehearsal Technique

How do you style switch in rehearsal?

Clear And Happy

January 15, 2026January 15, 2026 jedscottLeadership

I agree with Ina Garten: the people you lead need two things.