Probably for the past two decades, the intro to the chorus of a pop song from 1964 served as the… Read more Oh, no! Oh, no!
Category: Composing In General
It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
It’s a new semester, and after a few fits and starts, I’m finally back at it. A few quick notes… Read more It’s fall! Do you know where your creativity is?
Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
Unofficial Transcript 2017: first classes Freshman/Sophomore theory (decided on auditing) Philosophy classes My goals as a student Self-serving, ear training… Read more Donovan Scholar Fellowship Presentation, 8/1/2026
Music in Pieces: Form(al) Dress NOT Required
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Form(al) Dress NOT Required
Music in Pieces: Perfect Harmony?
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Perfect Harmony?
Music in Pieces: Whistle a Happy Tune
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Whistle a Happy Tune
Music in Pieces: Blow That Horn!
[Music has several primary characteristics. In a series of blog postings I’m calling “Music in Pieces,” I’m looking at them… Read more Music in Pieces: Blow That Horn!
Music in Pieces: I Got Rhythm…uh…
I’ve spent the last day walking through this blog, intending to get things organized by topic. (That’ll happen, it’s coming!)… Read more Music in Pieces: I Got Rhythm…uh…
I Toot My Own Horn
There are a bunch of useful (not required, but useful) skills and personality traits that an artist might benefit from.… Read more I Toot My Own Horn
