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2024 Roundup: Books

December 28, 2024December 27, 2024 jedscottBooks, Recommended Reading/Listening, Updates

Here are the most impactful books I read this year.

Taking a Break In Your Mind

December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 jedscottEducation, Human Nature

In my experience, taking a break in your mind is the hardest part.

Roadmap

December 26, 2024December 23, 2024 jedscottComposition, Creativity

Some art is complete when the artist finishes. Some art is simply a roadmap.

Overlooked Christmas Records

December 25, 2024December 25, 2024 jedscottChristmas, Recommended Reading/Listening

There are some amazing jazz singers whose Christmas records don’t get heard enough.

Eves and Days

December 24, 2024December 23, 2024 jedscottChristmas, Performing, Rehearsal Technique

Is it weird to enjoy the rehearsals more than the concerts?

I Will Work Alongside You

December 23, 2024December 23, 2024 jedscottEducation

Students want to know you’re working hard, too.

Artistic Vision

December 22, 2024December 22, 2024 jedscottComposition, Creativity

There are a lot of visions for artistic creation. Here’s mine.

Be 100% You

December 21, 2024December 21, 2024 jedscottChoral Music, Human Nature, Leadership

This great advice isn’t always great.

You Deserve A Break

December 20, 2024December 20, 2024 jedscottEducation, Human Nature

You deserve a break. Take it.

Take The Close-Up View

December 19, 2024December 19, 2024 jedscottConducting, Leadership

Not all decisions require a big picture view. Sometimes, it’s best to zoom in.