Michael Andrew NewellOct 14, 20203 minMusic Theory vs Music Fact Rant #1I enjoy discussing music theory like any nerdy musician does, but what role does it have when composing music? DOES it have a role?...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 28, 20202 minSketching for Music Composition and ArrangingWhen I’m planning a composition or arrangement, I usually start by sketching. Much like an artist, it’s to set the framework in which I...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 13, 20208 minAlbum Creation, Start-to-FinishSo, as many of you know (or 10s of you who actually follow me on social media haha), I discussed wanting to do write an article...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 10, 20201 minAdam Neely is a boss.Dudes, give this a watch. Has a lot of great info. Long video, but worth it. Gives you a lot to think about. Explore different sounds,...
Michael Andrew NewellAug 14, 20143 minI'm back!So, here we are, many months after my last journal entry; much has gone on. Let me start at the beginning: So, February, I believe, was...
Michael Andrew NewellMar 4, 20141 minIt's happening!It's finally happening. I recently found out (about a month ago) that the "President's Own" Marine Band is hiring: the Staff Arranger...
Michael Andrew NewellJul 22, 20131 minSome realizations.It has been fun this last week having the Quantico Marine Corps Band Brass Quintet read down four of my compositions (another BIG shout...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 26, 20131 minASCAP and other stuff.Hello, all. In recent news, I'm now registered with the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Publishers (ASCAP) as a publisher...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 15, 20132 minThis is why I should update more frequently...So here's what's been going on this last week: - changed my website design to a brighter, more inviting layout. And the reflect my...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 6, 20131 minHiatus: Done!Greetings, everyone! I know it has been quite a while since I've updated ANYTHING on any of my social media, but alas, I am back. And I...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 10, 20123 minBack to school. And more.So in about a week, I'll find myself back in Norfolk for the Armed Forces/Navy School of Music for the third time. I'm excited, but it's...
Michael Andrew NewellAug 26, 20122 minStruggleThat's the only way I can really describe it. "Struggle." Since my daughter was born about four months ago, it has been a constant...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 19, 20122 minWhere did June go?What a busy month it has been indeed! In reading my newest additions to my music library, I've discovered, just from study my jazz...
Michael Andrew NewellApr 26, 20122 minAlmost May already?Whoa, hi, long time no see. It has been a busy couple of months since my last post, I apologize. So this is what's been going on: (1) the...
Michael Andrew NewellJan 28, 20121 minCatchy title?Hello. I have added a new section to my website; it is dedicated to all the equipment I use to compose and engineer music. The new page...
Michael Andrew NewellJan 9, 20122 minOnce upon a time...Recently I started a competition with a couple friends to compose a new piece every week or two with specific guidelines. Now, in lieu of...
Michael Andrew NewellNov 15, 20111 minNew website!Crazy, after five years of having the same website layout, I finally redesigned it. Thanks to some cool pre-made layouts from...
Michael Andrew NewellOct 1, 20111 minYet another piece.I've been misinforming you, the reader. I'm not writing SONGS, I'm writing pieces. (Songs would have to have words, by definition.) In...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 5, 20111 minNew Computer.Finally, it is done. I shelled out the money for a MacBook Pro. It is a full-blown experiment, but hopefully a fruitful one. Hopefully I...