Programs like Noteflight and MuseScore are great software programs capable of a great deal, but can they produce professional orchestral scores? I’m not sure I can answer this question. Currently (at the date of this post), Noteflight still doesn’t place brackets around the orchestral group sections, lacks several articulations, and uses a non-industry standard sizing […]
Knowing Your Samples
When a student studies orchestration, it’s almost standard that the instructor starts with the string section. It is essential and helps the student understand scoring in greater detail. In most cases, students will never have their music played by an orchestra, so should they still score their composition? How often, as home orchestrators composing in […]
My frustration with large production templates is simple.
My frustration with large production templates is simple. I love designing them. I love adding tracks, setting up the midi, routing the audio, and selecting the track stave for scoring and recording in Logic X. I love doing all that, but I rarely use the template when completed. I’ve tried time and time again to […]
The freedom to make records
The freedom to make records. Deep down, most artists want the ability to create the music, art, and image they love. The problem comes down to deciding between art and business. In Art, you can do almost anything you desire, that’s different than business. Sometimes you’re lucky, and they both live in the same house […]
Up-Tempo Publishing on Patreon.
Why bother? Because I think it’s fun. As I say goodbye to the 2023 academic year, I look forward to a new exciting project. During my extensive teaching career of over 25 years, students who know me know I’m excited about what I do and how much I want to inspire their music creativity. Here’s […]
Trevor Baron Music on Patreon.
I’m starting my Patreon page incorrectly, but if you’ve visited my website, you probably know that by now. With the 2023 academic year nearly ending, I’m ready to try something new. Since the pandemic, I’ve switched my studio exclusively to teaching music privately online through Skype and |Zoom. Having taught for over 25 years, three […]
Illustrious Sound on Patreon.
The 2023 academic year is concluding, and I have the summer to experiment with a new exciting project. Music education should be fun, and if you’ve visited my website lately, you’ve probably seen what I’m up to. I’ve taught now for over 25 years, most of which have been providing in-person lessons until I switched […]
Listening Edge Records on Patreon.
If you’ve visited my website, you’ll know what this is all about by now. I’ve been teaching for over 25 years, and for 22 years, I’ve taught in person before switching to teaching exclusively online. As the 2023 academic year grows to a close, students go on holidays, and I have a few months off […]