How I balance composing and teaching

How I balance composing and teaching

Key takeaways: Balancing composing and teaching requires prioritization, setting boundaries, and effective time management to ensure both passions thrive. Incorporating composition into teaching enhances student engagement and fosters collaboration, enriching…
What Iconic Photos Mean to Me

What Iconic Photos Mean to Me

Key takeaways: Iconic photos capture pivotal moments in history and evoke deep emotional responses, fostering reflection and conversation. Personal photographs hold significant memories, celebrating shared experiences and provoking nostalgia, highlighting…
How I use technology in composition

How I use technology in composition

Key takeaways: Incorporating technology into writing transforms the creative process, allowing for instant editing and enhanced collaboration. Essential tools like Google Docs, Grammarly, and MindMeister improve organization, brainstorming, and clarity…
My discoveries through attending workshops

My discoveries through attending workshops

Key takeaways: Initial hesitations about workshops transformed into excitement and valuable connections, highlighting the importance of stepping outside comfort zones. Workshops offer diverse perspectives, hands-on experiences, and networking opportunities, fostering…
How I chose my first instrument

How I chose my first instrument

Key takeaways: The author's musical journey began with classic rock, evolving to jazz and indie, shaping their choice of instrument. Exploring various instruments led to considerations of versatility, accessibility, costs,…
My experiences collaborating with musicians

My experiences collaborating with musicians

Key takeaways: Collaboration enhances creativity by blending diverse musical styles and perspectives, fostering personal and artistic growth. Effective communication, including open dialogue and active listening, is vital for overcoming misunderstandings…
My favorite tools for composing music

My favorite tools for composing music

Key takeaways: Powerful DAWs like Ableton Live and Logic Pro have revolutionized music composition, allowing for interactive layered sounds and real-time editing. Essential virtual instruments, including Kontakt and Omnisphere, enhance…
What performing my compositions taught me

What performing my compositions taught me

Key takeaways: Inspiration can arise in mundane moments; environment significantly influences creativity. Live feedback enhances musical compositions; audience reactions inform necessary revisions. Developing stage presence transforms performance anxiety into excitement,…