Notes From the Cellar - MY BLOG

Musicianship can be taught as well as caught. Here are some ways to teach it well.

Here's the absolute proper way to write a Fake Chart so that it says everything it needs to.

Discover how to compose a piece for String Ensemble that sounds difficult, but isn’t.

A comprehensive guide to the intricacies of arranging and writing for choral groups.

Discover the secrets about Musical Form and Arranging for a Particular Ensemble, as well as some Applications

Arranging Isn't a Cut-and-Dry Process. Here are some more Key Insights Into the Process.

Best practices to achieve a stellar arrangement, for whatever group you're arranging for.

Here are the guidelines you need to use to choose the best music for your string orchestra.

Here’s how to take the crucial steps to elevate a mediocre music ensemble into a great one.

Musical elements, like building materials, must be used artfully to craft a stellar composition.

Find solid guidelines to tell if a piece of music is right for your Concert Band, Choral Group or String Orchestra.

Here's how to know which instruments should be in a Concert Band composition / arrangement.