The Big ArcI am big on buildups. Don't get me wrong; I love sensuous textures, visceral rhythms, and other elements that instantly engage a...
Laying the Groundwork Part 2: Score LayoutThis post is a continuation of Part 1. One other aspect that I had to grapple with as I developed the front matter was score layout....
Laying the Groundwork Part 1: Handling InstructionsFor me, the act of creating a composition breaks down into two distinct, though usually-overlapping, stages: conceptualizing (building up...
Research & Exploration: Upper StringsContinuing the search for the sounds, I've cruised the internet in search of websites and videos that demonstrate at least some of the...
Research & Exploration: Cello MapFor me, music is as much about sounds as it is about notes. Getting the notes is good (vital even!) but the notes live as sound and just...