The core competencies for classical musicians are different than those for performers and creators of modern popular music, like rock, country and related styles, but they’re not mutually exclusive. Many…
Let's look at the similarities and differences between the core competencies you need for classical versus modern musical settings. In both classical and modern settings, you need technical proficiency on…
You should see some of the reactions from experienced musicians when they break free from the tyranny of written music for the first time. When classically-trained musicians learn that they…
Musescore is a free, open-source music editor. It’s available as a free download from several reputable websites, as well as at musescore.org. With Musescore, it’s easy to write music in…
Readability is not subjective. It’s not in the eye of the beholder. It’s not a matter of opinion. Readability is measurable and verifiable. That’s why I believe bad page formatting…