The other day I was playing guitar and my friend said, “you’re so talented!”. It reminds me of a few years ago when I recorded and posted a song online and got a comment saying “Wow, pure talent.” Though well intentioned, there’s something about that phrase that’s a little grating on me. When people callContinue reading “Talent Vs Hard Work – Who Wins?”
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One Month Since Pondering
It has already been one month since the official release of Pondering. Time flies. Have you listened to Pondering yet? You can check it out on all the major streaming platforms here. Pondering already has 123 streams from 22 different listeners on Spotify. It’s a small start, but when I imagine it as 22 ofContinue reading “One Month Since Pondering”
Pondering is officially released!!
After 4ish years of working, creating, tweaking, and procrastinating, my album “Pondering” is finally released on numerous platforms. More info about the album plus lyrics here. You can listen here below: https://caspianscott.hearnow.com
Outgrowing Analysis Paralysis With Creative Projects
In the modern world, we are spoilt for choice. In a supermarket there are a dozen brands of toothpaste, so many shapes of pasta, and recently I’ve noticed Cadbury chocolate have been bombarding us with new hybrid flavours of chocolate blocks – like lamington, boysenberry ripple, and endless variations of the marvelous creations. I’ve noticedContinue reading “Outgrowing Analysis Paralysis With Creative Projects”
How to Record a Solo Album in Your Bedroom
If you are trying to professionally record a whole ensemble at once, it might be worth renting a large studio. However it’s a myth that you need to spend $50,000 on a private home studio to record good music. If you are a musician or composer trying to record a solo album, all you needContinue reading “How to Record a Solo Album in Your Bedroom”
Music Teachers Change Our Lives
Have you ever had a teacher who has changed your life? For me, it was my high school music teacher, Mr Clements. He’s one in a billion. Last Friday, he conducted his last ever concert with his school band. He’s been at that school for nearly two decades, and a music teacher for 32 years.Continue reading “Music Teachers Change Our Lives”
Pondering – An Art-Rock Odyssey
Hi there fellow musos! I’ve had a few people ask me when Pondering is coming out – and I’m pleased to announce that it is on track to be released before the end of 2023. (Yes yes, I know I said April 2021 initially, but I fell in love and got distracted – at leastContinue reading “Pondering – An Art-Rock Odyssey”
Yes is not dead: Mirror to the Sky is the best album of 2023
It doesn’t take long talking to me about music before I’ll spill out about the genius of “Yes”, the progressive rock band formed in 1968. It’s safe to say that I’m a little bit obsessed… What’s not to love about Chris Squires Rickenbacker iconic bass tones, Jon Anderson’s other-worldly vocals, Steve Howe’s epic slide guitar,Continue reading “Yes is not dead: Mirror to the Sky is the best album of 2023”
A Review of “Family-First Composer” by Steven Melin
Q. What’s the difference between two large pizzas and a composer? A. Two large pizzas can feed a family of four. Composing music is one of my many passions, and it is what I study full-time at the ANU School of Music. But as a third-year composition major, job prospects aren’t looking great for me.Continue reading “A Review of “Family-First Composer” by Steven Melin”
4 Enormous Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument
As a private music tutor, I love this time of year. January is the month when I start to get an influx of new student enquiries, from kids who have got a guitar for Christmas, to adults who want to start a hobby in the new year. Did you ever have music lessons as aContinue reading “4 Enormous Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument”
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