MTNA has published their first edition of the MTNA e-Journal. As a complement to their current magazine, the American Music Teacher, the MTNA e-Journal provides a peer-reviewed journal featuring more extensive, in-depth articles. MTNA states, This new format will be especially […]
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Guess post by Bradley Sowash- composer, jazz pianist, educator, and author I tell all my students that there are two ways to do music full time: 1. Specialist – Be among the best in the world at some aspect of
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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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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. The main reason was
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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 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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This is a blog for music composers and anyone in a profession that requires creativity. This site will focus on many aspects of composition including: inspiration, creativity, publishing, time management, marketing, teaching composition, composing tools, and much more. While this blog
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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!
