Most Likely Changes
When I’m teaching “off the shelf” arrangements, these are the three things I’m most likely to, um, adjust.
I’m Not Going To Repeat Myself, But…
Repeat yourself.
Deep Dive or Shallow Wade
What’s your favorite kind of rehearsal?
Reapplying Dominant Chords
V-I isn’t the only option.
Melodic Anchor
Some of the most harmonically sophisticated songs share this feature.
Music Is The Balm
Music is the balm we all need.
Implicit Trust
Choirs don’t work without implicit trust.
Still But Tired
You can be exhausted after a day of stillness.
Surfing The Music
Surfers don’t create the waves.
Repetition As An Accelerant
I wrote 49 rhythm section arrangements in the last 10 days.