Category: composing
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you should know
I have had the absolute privilege of commissioning an artwork. For my new single. That I’m releasing in the very near future. Mind. Blown.
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the size of a canvas
One of my favourite creative and pedagogical concepts is one that I have dubbed ‘canvas size’.
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art that speaks to your heart
Creative burnout is real, and part of it is that we end up stuck in a hole that is filled only with one type of art and creativity.
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finding a rhythm
Rhythm is a wonderful word. It has so many different practical applications, and yet every time we use it, it means almost exactly the same thing.
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some little words (musical update #1)
Today, I have some little words to share about the musical I’m writing. Big words are all well and good, but I am most excited about sharing little ones, and I want to explain why.
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endings don’t come naturally
I have a full draft. If you’re wondering of what, I am in fact writing a brand new musical, libretto and all. Sounds crazy when you write it down.
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Composing, Competitions & Portfolios
I had a eureka moment the other day.
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The thought of sharing
Someone asked me a question that freaked me out a bit the other day. It was very simple. ‘So, what’s your overall aim with writing a musical? Where do you want it to go?’ Short answer: both everywhere and nowhere. Does anyone else ever feel this way? You’re working on a creative project. You love […]
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Am I actually funny?
I wrote a line in my script the other day. A line that had me crying because I was laughing so hard.
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finding a melody
Some people would call it writer’s block, but for me it’s more like melody gone missing.
Jena Ren 