Orchestration: The Devil Is In The Details, Part 2
Ron Hess discusses how you’ll never achieve the Holy Grail of a perfect sight reading if your notation doesn’t tell each musician at a glance how it’s supposed to sound
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23May2011
14Mar2011
31Jan2011
Arranging: From Less to More – Mastering The Big “Mo”
Ron Hess talks about ideas for arrangements to take your music to the next level
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30Dec2010
The Grit and the Gravy
Ron Hess talks about tension, release, and more – the “grit and gravy” of film music
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23Nov2010
More Steps To Better Creativity
Ron Hess talks about ways to inspire your creativity through getting to know your own creative process
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04Oct2010
Finale 2011: What Does it Deliver?
Ron Hess looks at the Finale 2011 upgrade and what it delivers for film and television composers
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20May2010
Great Moments In Film Orchestration History: Bernard Herrmann
Ron Hess looks at the brilliant orchestrations and non-orchestrations of Bernard Herrmann
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14Apr2010
Some Trinkets From The What-Not Shop
Ron Hess talks about some interesting tips for a variety of subjects
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03Mar2010
14Dec2009
Music Prep Ergonomics, Part 2
Ron Hess continues his look at ergonomics and music preparation
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17Nov2009
Music Prep Ergonomics, Part 1
Ron Hess explores how better ergonomics can help the music prep process
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16Oct2009
Finale vs. Sibelius: Another Perspective
Ron Hess takes a different look at the Finale vs. Sibelius notation software debate
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21Sep2009
Orchestration: On Profiting From Your Limitations
Ron Hess discusses endurance, rests, and some subtler elements of contemporary orchestration
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13Aug2009
16Jul2009
Reinstallation Insurance
Ron Hess talks about avoiding hazards with software installs and reinstalls
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17Jun2009
11May2009
Toward More Effective (and Efficient) Cuing
Ron Hess talks about how effective cuing can create better performances
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16Apr2009
Dynamic Range For The Musician
Ron Hess talks about the importance of dynamic range in the composing and orchestration process
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11Mar2009
Conduct Yourself Accordingly, Part 8: Getting Out Of 2nd Gear
Ron Hess talks about what can be learned from new conductors
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24Feb2009
Orchestration: Why Transpose Your Score?
Ron Hess explores the question of whether to use transposed scores or not
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13Jan2009
Studying Orchestration: What Does a Viola Taste Like?
Ron Hess explores a variety of aspects of learning the art and craft of learning orchestration
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23Dec2008
Conduct Yourself Accordingly, Part 7: Last-Minute Cramming For The Big Exam
Ron Hess continues his series with a look at preparing for the scoring stage.
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20Nov2008
Whither Thou Goest, AFM?
Ron Hess, FMM’s “The Chart Doctor”, talks about the future of musicians and the AFM
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20Nov2008
Conduct Yourself Accordingly: The Secret Magic of Beat Patterns
Ron Hess talks about great beat patterns when conducting
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15Oct2008
Adventures In Orchestration: From Piano To Ensemble, Part 5
Ron Hess wraps up his series “From Piano to Ensemble” with Part 5.
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15Oct2008
Adventures In Orchestration: From Piano To Ensemble, Part 4
Ron Hess continues his series “From Piano to Ensemble” with part 4 of 5
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07Oct2008
Adventures In Orchestration: From Piano To Ensemble, Part 3
Ron Hess continues his look at the progression from piano to ensemble in Part 3 of the series.
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23Sep2008
Adventures In Orchestration: From Piano To Ensemble, Part 2
Ron Hess continues his look at orchestration in part 2 of this article series.
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17Sep2008
Adventures in Orchestration: From Piano to Ensemble, Part 1
Ron Hess explores the art of orchestration
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17Sep2008
Sibelius vs. Finale: How To Choose?
Ron Hess talks about choosing the best notation software for your projects
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