Hello! We continue our orchestration theme and I'll be focusing on woodwinds this week. I have posted a new demonstration and project in the Musicianship Workshop for Gold-level members. It's never too late to join us! Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore membership for the most comprehensive training & expert support available! MuseScore Café This week in the...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hello! We are continuing our orchestration theme for the month of July. I have posted a demonstration and project in the Musicianship Workshop for Gold-level members, focusing on string textures. If you've ever wanted to work on your ability to write for orchestra or other instrumental ensembles, this is a great opportunity, and it's not too late to join us! Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our...
18 days ago • 2 min read
Hello! Now that the counterpoint course is completed, I will be returning to the idea of monthly themes for the Musicianship Workshop and my various other resources and events. The theme for July will be orchestration - literally, the process of writing for an orchestra. But it's really a more general term having to do with arranging a composition for multiple instruments and all the decisions you have to make about which instruments play which notes at which time. Orchestration is a huge...
25 days ago • 3 min read
Hello! I hope those of you affected by the heat waves and "domes" this month are staying cool, literally and figuratively. Now that the Practical Counterpoint course has officially concluded, we will start looking at a broader selection of topics in the Musicianship Workshop and Music Master Class in coming weeks. I know that a number of folks are still working on their fugues and I hope to be able to take a look at some more this week, but don't worry if you still need more time. I will...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello! This week marks the official conclusion of the Practical Counterpoint course. Thanks to everyone who has taken part in this journey! On Thursday, we will be checking out the completed fugues (and works-in-progress) in Music Master Class and otherwise celebrating all we have accomplished, so I hope you can join us - and remember, these sessions are open to everyone.I will share more information shortly on what's next for the Musicianship Workshop (an exclusive benefit of Gold-level...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hello! This week I will be away from my regular studio for at least part of the time, but there should be no interruption to my regular live events.In Practical Counterpoint, we are beginning the process creating our own fugues! If you haven't done so already, be sure to check out the first part of the project, Subject and answer. Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello, and Welcome to June! This week will mark the first Wednesday of the month, so be sure not to miss the "ask me anything" session of the MuseScore Café.In Practical Counterpoint, we are beginning the final section of the course, working on the Baroque fugue. Over the next few weeks, we'll be taking what we've learned so far and putting them into practice in new ways. Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software,...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hello! This week I am back in my regular studio and looking forward to a smooth experience for my live events.In Practical Counterpoint, we wrapping up on the Renaissance motet and should have some completed pieces to check out for this week’s Music Master Class. Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore membership for the most comprehensive training & expert support...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello! This week I am on the road, but my live events will still be their regular schedule - just using my "mobile" setup.In Practical Counterpoint, we are continuing our work on Renaissance forms and language by beginning the process of creating our own motets. Mastering MuseScore If you are interested in getting the most out of the world's most popular music notation software, join our community with a Mastering MuseScore membership for the most comprehensive training & expert support...
2 months ago • 2 min read