Tag: Own Your Voice

So you’re writing a piece with piano accompaniment. You’re probably wondering, “What do I do with the piano?” Many singers and non–keyboard-playing instrumentalists find it easy to come up with melodies, but when it comes times to create a keyboard accompaniment, they get stuck. Even pianists themselves sometimes might feel a little overwhelmed. Here are […]

If you’re like most composers, when you sit down at your desk or think about what you’re going to work on tomorrow, you probably think some variation of “It’s time to compose!” You may get a little more specific, like “I need to write this passage” or “that movement” or “this cue.” But generally that’s […]

As creators, whenever we share what matters to us, especially what we create, we feel vulnerable. Here’s a key principle that can help soften the blow. Whatever you share will receive a spectrum of responses — it’s a classic bell curve. This bell curve lies about the worth of your work. Or, rather, if you […]