If you do a lot of arranging, you may be interested to know about the International Music Score Library Music Portal (IMSLP). IMSLP contains PDF files of scores that are in the public domain. Many composers of a number of […]
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Few books have influenced my creativity and productivity more than Twyla Tharp’s The Creative Habit. There is so much to glean from this book that you may weary of me referencing it. However, I have accomplished more than I thought
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I often wonder if we condition children to like and be attracted to lyrics that rhyme and have a predictable syntax. Certainly there is something to be said for the rhythm of words and children’s attraction to such (Dr. Seuss,
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The Orchestra: a User’s Manual is a great site (though not so pretty) for all kinds of information on composing for orchestral instruments. Included on the site are: Instrument range and transposition charts Harmonic series charts Score layouts, seating charts
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ComposersNewPencil.com is a site by composers for composers. Though the about section states it is for any composer in any genre, composers in the classical world will find especially useful. Information on competitions, composition programs (including film scoring, jazz, song
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I love my new Moleskine Pocket Music Notebook. It is the perfect size for a purse or pocket and I love the elastic band that keeps the notebook closed. I use it to sketch melodies and take notes on creativity
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August kick-off webinar
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