Not Setting Expectations
Forget ensemble expectations; let’s talk about ensemble scaffolding.
Pretend Things & Real Things
What I love about teaching ensembles is that we’re doing real things.
Nervous to Ship
It feels good to have a project I’m nervous about shipping.
Remember It’s Play
Music literacy, yes. But also music silliness.
Parsimonious Writing
Be a little bit miserly with what you write and say.
It Gets Faster
Figuring out a song’s harmony can be a tricky challenge.
Three Visions in Every Rehearsal
There are three different visions you should have for your ensemble during every rehearsal.
Post-Kickstarter Book Update
I’m excited to be several steps closer to my book’s publication!
Make More Music!
I wish more artists would reconsider the standard approach to releasing new music.
Poetry, No Grades
It’s hard to grade students on poetry. Sometimes, that means you just don’t ask them to do poetry.