After a soft launch in the spring, Write in Tune is now fully live, offering a space where musicians can harness the power of words–both spoken and written–to enrich their performances and elevate their careers.
The Write in Tune guides provide musicians with practical, step-by-step guidance for more effective communication. From on-stage speech to program notes, artist bios, and cover letters, these resources help musicians speak and write with confidence and purpose.
The Write in Tune blog covers a range of topics. There are essays on soliciting feedback and how to nail your response to “Tell me about yourself.” (You can also read about my own journey to a more compelling account of who I am, what I do, and why it matters.) There’s lighter stuff, too, such as the post about on-stage speaking in my summer reading.
Looking ahead, I’m eager to share what’s in store:
• More conversations with real musicians who enlist words to enrich music. If you missed it, check out my conversation with composer-conductor Evan Williams.
• “Presto” and “Seen on Stage” segments will continue, too. In just 100 words, “Presto” posts offer bite-sized tips for compelling content. “Seen on Stage” posts take a closer look at real-world examples: What makes it good? What can you adopt and adapt for yourself?
• I’ll review the gold standard of words on music Leonard Bernstein’s Young People’s Concerts to get a better sense of what made it legendary and how it stands up in the 21st century.
Also, I’ll continue to refine and polish the Write in Tune guides as I continue working with musicians who are using words to elevate their careers.
Finally, I’m also preparing a few “performances” of my own. On November 14, I’ll be giving a pre-concert talk at Rockport Music, offering context and guided listening for a performance by Amarcord, a vocal ensemble made up of former members of the St. Thomas Choir of Leipzig.
All of this to say, there’s a lot here and a lot to come—stay tuned!
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