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Category: Professional Development

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What is it about the music of the 20th Century?

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on April 6, 2018
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Why is the music of the 20th century (and beyond) so loved, hated, and controversial?

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Classical Music and Streaming – Matthew Whiteside

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on April 5, 2018
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Composer Matthew Whiteside wrote an article about streaming sales in classical music.

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Categories AdvocacyHow to composeIssuesProfessional DevelopmentTools for Composers

How do musicians make a living?

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on March 20, 2018
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There are two main ways musicians make a living.

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Categories Music Notation SoftwarePedagogyProfessional DevelopmentTools for Composers

The Basics of Music Notation

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on March 3, 2018January 19, 2019
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Learn the basics of music notation and apply them by composing your own music.

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Categories AdvocacyPedagogyProfessional DevelopmentScore CallsTools for Composers

Where to find score calls and competitions

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on February 28, 2018
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Composer’s Toolbox discusses where to find score calls and competitions.

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References in Professional Development

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on February 22, 2018
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When it comes to applications for opportunities, score calls, competitions, or any sort of professional development in music (and not in music), you will need strong references and deep connections.

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Rejection – the “Downside” of Competitions

Avatar Author DanLisMusic Posted on Posted on February 15, 2018
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The funny thing about rejection is that it can be profoundly crippling, but also incredibly uplifting.

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