Here’s a sneak peak of some of the pictures we took last Saturday while I was doing the final trial of RM2. I’m working on final edits and all kinds of final details. It will be here soon, but I […]
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I received information on what seems to be a beautiful opportunity to compose in Alaska. Here is that information: 2013 Composing in the Wilderness Field Seminar A one-of-a-kind experience for adventurous composers. Draw inspiration from Alaska’s wilderness, write original music
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Trying something new as a teacher, composer, artist, or entrepreneur? I love this beautiful wisdom from Machiavelli: And it ought to be remembered that there is nothing more difficult to take in hand, more perilous to conduct, or more uncertain
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Sometimes it’s the little things in life… Discover Card has made me smile many times in the last few weeks with this card. I imagine at some point, I’ll probably get inquiries about piano lessons because of this little piece
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There are no words necessary for this thing of beauty and inspiration. i Make a place to sit down. Sit down. Be quiet. You must depend upon affection, reading, knowledge, skill—more of each than you have—inspiration, work, growing older, patience,
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NextNotes High School Composition Awards This is open to any 14-18 year old and is not limited by the style of music! Any style and instrumentation is accepted as long as it’s your creative design! Six composers will be chosen
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Well, the controversial topic of playing from memory got a lot of reads in the last two weeks. I was excited that so many of you commented on the blog post: Controversial Things We Don’t Discuss: Memorizing. As a matter
I know there are a number of states that have composition contests around this time of year. Last year I was privileged to judge the Texas MTA contest with Melody Bober and David Karp. This year, I get to hear
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If you are a woman composer and are looking for some competitions that are not restricted especially to younger composers, then take a look at what the International Alliance for Women in Music has to offer: The IAWM holds an
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Many of you have been asking when the 2nd book of Rhythm Menagerie is coming out, so I thought I’d give you an update. If you get bored with any of this, keep reading to the end because I’m offering
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Perk Up Practice!
Autumn & Halloween Music
Grab your pumpkin spice latte and listen to composers talk about how to teach their newest autumn & Halloween music! Join hundreds of creative teachers for an uplifting time of encouragement & learning! New MACs released at this webinar!
