Should you have any dreams about becoming rich as a composer, it might be helpful to know who makes what in the music publishing business. And be sure you read to the end because I’ve updated this post since it […]
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A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of adjudicating for a local MTA’s Music Progressions event. One of the students performed my new piece, Twister. He was so excited to be playing for the actual composer but I was probably more excited
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In 2010, Viols in Our Schools & the GambaCast will host the First Internet Viola da Gamba Composer’s Project which seeks composers to write new works for unaccompanied 7-string bass viol to be presented in a New Music recital performed
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Carnegie Hall has some great online videos of piano and string quartet masterclasses and learning sessions. The first video is a Masterclass with Leon Fleisher. Students in this class perform the late Schubert Sonatas. When you “Launch the Guide” you can choose
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Maybe it’s not the dream tool you might be expecting…I certainly have not found any software that edits things for me, but I have finally found the tool that I have wanted for years! 3M has finally combined post-it flags and
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Here are 10 ways you can encourage composition in your studio: 1. Feature student compositions at a recital This year I told my students, “Any student who composes a piece of music and helps me write it down can perform
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This is the best matrix generator I have seen.  Easy to use! Another 12 tone Matrix Calculator that allows you to differentiate between absolute pitch method and the traditional method. Here is a good chord calculator for tonal harmony.  Choose the key on
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I am a woman of many interests (i.e. I get distracted a lot). Most of these interests have to do with creating things, but in the past I have had a hard time prioritizing these interests. Â The main reason was
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Every year, the American Composers Forum has a contest for a new Christmas carol to be written.  In April, they announce the instrumentation and prizes include $1000 and a performance to be recorded for national broadcast.  Visit American Composers Forum for
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This week, the Piano Explorer announced the winners of the 2009 Composition Contest. Â I’m thrilled to report that my student, Jana Heady won 1st place in the younger division and Nicole Jack won an Honorable Mention in the older division!
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The Great Fuzzy Event of 2026!
You will not believe what we released at this premier event! Four new Fuzzies solos, a new and FREE incentive program, summer ideas, new resources and so much more! Even the replay is super fun!
