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An Interview with John Clayton
In this interview with Paul Read, John Clayton recounts his compositional origins, his processes, and his advice for young composers.
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Michael Phillip Mossman: On Arranging
Michael Phillip Mossman reflects on his work as an arranger, how those opportunities shaped him, and a few pieces of directly applicable tips and ideas.
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Thinking Forward (Blog 17)
Artist Blog Curator and Composer Paul Read talks about the hidden benefits of curating this blog and asks for your feedback.
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Scott Robinson: Following the Music
Scott Robinson reflects on the lessons he’s learned as a musician abroad.
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Ryan Keberle: Eight Things I’ve Learned About Jazz Composition and Arranging as a Freelance Trombonist
Ryan Keberle talks about soloing, technique, and conception; eight lessons he’s learned while playing great composers’ music as a freelance trombonist.
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Adam Benjamin: Some Thoughts on Listening
Adam Benjamin talks about listening with 7 different important checkboxes that musicians should definitely consider.
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Bob Mintzer: The Ever Evolving Writing Process
Bob Mintzer reflects on his process as a composer through his background, techniques for generating ideas, and executing those ideas.
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Fred Hersch: A Composition Exercise to Try Today
Fred Hersch shares an exercise involving a hat, a kitchen timer, and a pencil that you should try today.
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Asuka Kakitani: My personal perspective on composing
Asuka Kakitani reflects on her experience as a composer, the value of melody, and parenthood’s influence on composition.
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Terry Promane: Give Me 5
Terry Promane discusses his 5 favorite arranging topics dealing with preparation, practice, and process.
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Paul Read: Minor and Major Seconds, 1959, Transcribing, Score Study and other Reflections
Paul Read reflects upon 5 things he’s learned in his career so far and the process of his growth and development.
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Florian Ross: Cooking & Eggs
Pianist and Composer Florian Ross outlines a well-balanced metaphor about reconnecting with our roots.
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Rick Lawn: Lessons I’ve Learned
Rick Lawn outlines 4 lessons for process and art that he’s learned over his career thus far. Additionally, he offers a software tool to help all writers – the Orchestrator’s Toolkit.
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