Archive for the ‘music’ Category
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Current Projects
FYI, I know I’ve fallen off the face of the earth when it comes to this blog. I’ve been working on a few new projects.
In response to Elder Ballard’s address at graduation for BYU-H, I have begun a new podcast, Why am I a Mormon? with a very easy URL - WhyAmIaMormon.com
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battling “that’s a cool chord” syndrome
One of the joys of composition and arrangement is discovering beautiful sounds and placing them in a usable form. I love to sit at the piano and play various combinations of notes, writing down the most unique for later use. However, this activity can lead to “That’s a Cool Chord” Syndrome, or TCCS.
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ten commandments for piano arrangement
Nathan Howe’s Ten Commandments for Piano Arrangement
Some people have asked me for advice on composing and arranging music. This is the first in a series of practical advice columns for musicians.
1. Choose a good original. An arrangement cannot be good if it is based on a bad original. It’s good to [...] -
the gospel vision of the arts
David Macfarlane sent me this article by President Spencer W. Kimball, and it speaks to the core of my artistic mission in life. I am grateful for talents, but more grateful for excellent reasons to use them, including the joy that the restored Gospel brings through Christ.
The Gospel Vision of the Arts
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music philosophy, part 1
As I was speaking with a fellow musician today (he is the teacher in whose classroom I am student teaching), we got onto the subject of jazz. I mentioned that I can’t stand to listen to a jazz station for long periods. This got us into a good conversation about modern music and what gives [...]