Jazz musicians can teach composers a thing or two. Especially highly accomplished jazz musicians, such as Bill Evans. In this article, we take a deep dive into the universal mind of Bill Evans. We’ll …
The Art of Counterpoint Part 3: On the Musical Education of a Child Prodigy
I often think about what it takes to truly master the subject of composition. It can be frustrating from the standpoint of student, finding yourself writing pieces that you have written before… just …
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AOC 006: The Pathway to Mastery, Part 3 – Beyond the Apprencticeship
Episode 6 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, we look at what it takes to find a mentor and how to get the most out of the experience. What is in this episode: Finding the ideal …
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AOC 005: The Pathway to Mastery, Part 2 – The Ideal Composer Apprenticeship
Episode 5 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, I cover the next stage of your pathway to mastery, the apprenticeship. Find out about why an apprenticeship is so important, the different …
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Good Composers Borrow, Great Composers Steal
Why It Is Okay to Copy Other Composers (Public Domain) DISCLAIMER: If you are using your music for commercial purposes, don't steal from other composers if they are alive or their works are not in …
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