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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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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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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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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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