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2023 Roundup: Books

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 jedscottBooks, Recommended Reading/Listening, Updates

I read some great books in 2023. Here are a few favorites.

The Best Time To Practice

December 27, 2023December 27, 2023 jedscottConducting, Human Nature, Leadership, Practice

The best time to practice is as soon as possible.

Productivity Culture

December 26, 2023December 25, 2023 jedscottGrowth, Human Nature, Practice

I am of two minds about productivity culture.

Mentor-Friend-Family

December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 jedscottAces, Growth, Human Nature

I’ll be writing about Alice Parker’s impact forever. Here’s another few words.

My Christmas Favorites

December 24, 2023December 24, 2023 jedscottChristmas, Recommended Reading/Listening

Here’s my top Christmas album list.

Standards: One More Reason

December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 jedscottAces, Programming

I was reminded tonight of the best reason to program some songs year after year.

You’re In Charge Of Your Own Growth

December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 jedscottEducation, Growth, Practice

You’re in charge of your own growth.

Winter Vantage Points

December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 jedscottHuman Nature

Winter begins at 10:27pm tonight. Or so I thought.

Open Pre-Concert Rehearsal

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 jedscottEducation, Performing, Rehearsal Technique

Why not invite audiences to your rehearsals?

I Can Try This

December 19, 2023December 19, 2023 jedscottGrowth, Practice

For when “I can do this” feels dishonest, try this instead.