Music In Progress
By Michael Cooke
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Episodes: 40
Description
Uncovering the depths of the creative processes of composing music. Gain valuable insights with practical tips and techniques. Whether you’re a fellow musician, an enthusiast, or just curious about the world of contemporary music, there’s a rich tapestry of sounds and ideas waiting for you here.
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A Breakthrough: From Fragments to a Real Draft
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Taiwan, Beethoven, and a New Quintet
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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How Dorico 6 Finally Unblocked My Creative Workflow
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Closing 2025, Looking to 2026: A New Year’s Reflection
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Jan 05, 2026 |
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Masterpiece Syndrome
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Post-Concert Reflections
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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The Work After “The Work”
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Finishing Touches on the Finale
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Full Circle: Writing the Ending of the Fourth Symphony
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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The Calm Before the Coda
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Second Fugue, First Signs of Burnout: The Halfway Report
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Marching Forward
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Composing After Chaos: Symphony No. 4 Got Its Groove Back
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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How Things Get Off Track — and the Importance of Notes
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May 22, 2025 |
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Best Laid Plans of Mice and Composers…
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Back from the Islands and Back to the Symphony
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Circle-Music, Score Migration, and a Return to Symphony No. 4
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Mar 29, 2025 |
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New Music, Score Migrations, and Bassoon Experiments
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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A New Year, New Objectives
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Jan 10, 2025 |
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New Music for the Love Letters Collection
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Post-Concert Reflections: Challenges, Adjustments, and Hard-Won Successes
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Moving Music from Finale to Dorico
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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Concert Preparations: Practicing, Promotions, and Problem-Solving
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Final Preparations: Score, Collaboration, and Upcoming Challenges
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Oct 03, 2024 |
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Composer’s Dilemma: Progress and Digital Disruptions
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Crafting the Dawn of Hope and Coda
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Aug 23, 2024 |
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Aspen Conference 2024: My Experience
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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Crafting Music Out of Rhythms and Hope
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Balancing Creative Pursuits: Progress Amidst Commitments
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Jul 27, 2024 |
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Confronting Our Shadows: Crafting Tension and Menace
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Reviving An Old Score: Breathing New Life into Past Compositions
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Overcoming Technical Hurdles and Creative Breakthroughs
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Serendipitous Moments: Unplanned Brilliance in Orchestral Composition
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May 24, 2024 |
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Celestial Inspiration: Weaving the Eclipse into Musical Composition
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Apr 21, 2024 |
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Crescendos and Cadences: My Journey Through Music and Musings
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Juggling the Composition Puzzle: A Week of Multitasking and Musical Reflections
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Mar 08, 2024 |
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A Musical Homage: Crafting My Variation for Dr. Mark Alburger’s Memorial
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Crafting Music: My Week of Progress in Musical Storytelling
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Navigating Challenges in Music Composition: Two Key Lessons Learned
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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2024 Back into the Creative Endeavor
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Jan 03, 2024 |