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Accordion Registrations
February 1, 2005 / By

Pulling out all the stops in this accordion primer, complete with audio samples and notation hints.

Building Creative Relationships
January 1, 2005 / By

The 411 on attracting performer attention to your work.

Starting and Running a Composers’ Collective
December 1, 2004 / By

Common Sense Composers’ Collective co-founder offers some advice.

Writing a Concerto
November 1, 2004 / By

A walk through writing a work for soloist and orchestra with sound samples.

For Immediate Release!
October 1, 2004 / By

The dos and don’ts of writing a press release

Grant Applications: 5 Mistakes Not to Make
September 1, 2004 / By

Fine tune your application chops with some keys to requesting funding.

Envisioning Transitioning—From 9-to-5er to Full-Time Composer
August 1, 2004 / By

Before you take that job and shove it, a few things to keep in mind.

Grade Your Website
July 1, 2004 / By

What to include, and a word on technical specs for sound and score samples.

Composing for the Electric Guitar
June 1, 2004 / By

An overview of some of the electric guitar’s sonic possibilities and how to achieve them

Why You Might Want to Start a Record Label
May 1, 2004 / By

Despite the many problems currently plaguing it, this might be an extremely opportune time to get involved in the recording industry.