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Notes & Thoughts

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June 1, 2024

MD Notes: Freaky Friday

Notes and reflections from music directing Disney's Freaky Friday.

md-notes
March 9, 2024

Sweeney Todd Improv: Not While I'm Around

Theatrical improvisation on a beloved Sondheim number.

improv
March 6, 2024

Functional Harmony

An exploration of functional harmony and how it shapes the music we hear.

theory
February 27, 2024

Broadway Feb 2024

Documenting a trip to Broadway and the shows seen.

broadway
February 20, 2024

MD Notes: Chess In Concert

Reflections on music directing a concert staging of Chess.

md-notes
February 16, 2024

Chess Improv - Anthem

Breaking down an improvisation exercise based on the iconic number from Chess.

improvmd-notes
February 16, 2024

How to Practice Anything

A methodology for effective practice, applicable to any skill.

practiceeducation
February 13, 2024

The Point of Music Theory

Why everyone is a theorist, whether they know it or not.

theory

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