Auxiliary skills for musicians: graphics

Disclaimer: I am not a graphic designer and would not presume to teach you the best practices of graphic design. When it is time for…
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Auxiliary skills for musicians: shooting video

Even before the pandemic, video was becoming a necessity for musicians. You need audition videos for festivals and grad school, and you need to be…
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Auxiliary skills for musicians: public speaking

Most musicians are going to have to speak in public at some point. While the most famous soloists may get away with only playing, it’s…
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Auxiliary skills for musicians: stage management

At some point in your music career, you will probably (hopefully?) put on a performance. Whether it is your senior recital or an improv ensemble…
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Auxiliary skills for musicians: editing audio

I’ve been planning to write on this for awhile, but with The Rise of Covid, more musicians have been asking for this kind of information.…
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Preview: Auxiliary skills blog series

Greetings, friends. I began this blog last summer with the intention of combining some reflections on my creative work with practical advice for emerging composers.…
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What my side jobs taught me about music: part 2

This is a sequel to my previous post about lessons I learned in my random jobs. You’ll see…I’ve had quite a few. Let’s continue, shall…
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Strategize your catalog

From my composition teachers, I’ve heard two schools of thought regarding a composers’ catalog. You could try to have works for certain ensembles in your…
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About Calls for Scores

You’ve likely had a composition teacher encourage you to submit your music to “Calls for Scores.” These are announcements by presenting organizations who seek repertoire…
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