Jed Scott Music

Three Steps of Music Interpretation

There are three steps to teaching high-level music interpretation.

Is it true that you can’t have it all? Here’s what Kenneth Koch said.

I love the philosophy and practice of avoiding focusing on mistakes immediately following a performance.

Until you’ve really considered and chosen how you want to perform, your performances can’t possibly reflect your musical intentions.

Does your musical interpretation evolve? Do you let it evolve in front of students?

If you haven’t got it close to memorized, you probably haven’t got it well-learned.

How long will this project take? That depends on how you count.

Almost every time I hear someone say they can’t do something, I don’t believe them.

How do you keep an ensemble growing all year?

Who should audition for an All-State Jazz Choir?