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    Tonal Diversions with Lori Archer Sutherland

    Come with me on my journey as a composer and clarinetist, with episodes once a month. After taking the practical route after college, I've recommitted to the musician life. Learn about composing, playing clarinet, and navigating other aspects of being a professional musician. Episodes to air once a month.
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    Episodes (25)

    Episode 23: Writing for Flex Band

    Episode 23: Writing for Flex Band

    Synopsis:
    Get an intro to the concept of flex band and hear about (and support) my latest project for that ensemble.

    “Into the Mystic Earth” commission consortium

    "With Joyful Abandon" world premiere by Crystal Lake Community Band

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    Episode 22: Anniversaries and Reflections

    Episode 22: Anniversaries and Reflections

    Synopsis:
    I reflect on a college performance from many years ago.

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    “Russian Christmas Music” (Finale), performed by OSU Symphonic and Concert Bands

    OSU School of Music

    Crystal Lake Community Band

    Episode 21: Writing for Woodwinds

    Episode 21: Writing for Woodwinds

    Synopsis:
    Here are a few tips and trick for writing for woodwind instruments

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    Instrument studies for eyes and ears – Jacobs School of Music

    Tonal Diversions Music Podcast Episode 2: Writing for Clarinet

    Episode 20: Adventures with Dorico (and NotePerformer), part 3

    Episode 20: Adventures with Dorico (and NotePerformer), part 3

    Synopsis:
    Part 3 of Lori’s adventures with Dorico notation software (and NotePerformer). I’ve spent more time with the software and wanted to give an updated episode

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    Dorico

    Dorico YouTube channel

    NotePerformer

    Elaine Gould’s “Behind Bars” (Amazon link)

    Samuel Z. Solomon’s “How to Write for Percussion (Amazon link)

    Episode 19: Slice of Life: Composing and Other Projects

    Episode 19: Slice of Life: Composing and Other Projects

    Synopsis:
    The latest music projects that have been keeping me busy here at Tonal Diversions.

     

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    Bohemian Rhapsody for Clarinet Choir (audio)

    Sneak peek of “With Joyful Abandon” (piano reduction)

    International Clarinet Association

    Knock on Wood Clarinet Choir

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    Episode 18: Midwest Clinic Adventures 2022

    Episode 17: Plot Twist, part 2

    Episode 17: Plot Twist, part 2

    Synopsis:
    Life loves to throw us curve balls. Like getting diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s.

     

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    ADDitude

                Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately

                Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage

    ADDA

    CHADD

    Tracy Otsuka - ADHD for Smart Ass Women

    What Is ADHD Masking?

    How to ADHD YouTube channel

    Underdiagnosis of Adult ADHD (HCP Live)

    Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v. 1.1)

    Books (Amazon affiliate)

    Episode 16: Plot Twist, part 1

    Episode 16: Plot Twist, part 1

    Synopsis:
    Life loves to throw us curve balls. Like getting diagnosed with ADHD in my 40s.

     

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

    Support Tonal Diversions when you shop at Amazon
    Or make a donation via PayPal

    ADDitude

                Why ADHD in Women is Routinely Dismissed, Misdiagnosed, and Treated Inadequately

                Why ADHD Masking Is a Form of Self-Sabotage

    ADDA

    CHADD

    Tracy Otsuka - ADHD for Smart Ass Women

    What Is ADHD Masking?

    How to ADHD YouTube channel

    Underdiagnosis of Adult ADHD (HCP Live)

    Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale (ASRS v. 1.1)

    Books (Amazon affiliate)

    Episode 15: Creating an Artist Resume

    Episode 15: Creating an Artist Resume

    Synopsis:
    I’m sharing my thoughts on writing an artist resume and more as I apply for a state arts grant.

     

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    New England Conservatory tips for writing artist resumes

    Lori Archer Sutherland’s Artist Statement

    Transcript

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    Episode 14: I Went to Band Camp

    Episode 14: I Went to Band Camp

    Synopsis:
    My husband and I went to band camp for adults! In this episode, find out more about our experience at Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat.

    Transcript
    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    Photo album

    Birch Creek Wind Ensemble Retreat

    Episode 13: Adventures with Dorico, Part 2

    Episode 13: Adventures with Dorico, Part 2

    Part 2 of 2 of Lori’s adventures with Dorico notation software. Here I’ll talk more about using the software and some of the cool things it can do.

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

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    https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/

    https://www.youtube.com/c/dorico


    Transcript


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    Episode 12: Adventures with Dorico, Part 1

    Episode 12: Adventures with Dorico, Part 1

    Synopsis:
    Part 1 of 2 of Lori’s adventures with Dorico notation software. I’ll cover the purchase and installation process, plus some initial thoughts on the program

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

    Support Tonal Diversions when you shop at Amazon

    https://www.steinberg.net/dorico/

    https://www.youtube.com/c/dorico

    Transcript

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    Episode 11: Tools of the trade-Clarinet

    Episode 11: Tools of the trade-Clarinet

    Synopsis: Part two of a two-part episode. In this episode, I talk about some of the tools I use as a clarinetist. Including a metronome. How on earth did I forget to mention that in this episode?
    Transcript

    Tonal Diversions Website
    podcast@tonaldiversions.com A selection of my music on YouTube

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

    Support Tonal Diversions when you shop at Amazon.

    Product links:

    SoundCorset (metronome app that I forgot to mention!)

    TE Tuner

    Snark Tuner (Amazon affiliate)

    Légère reeds

    Eddie Daniels gold ligature

    Rovner ligatures

    Wiseman Cases

    Mobile Sheets

    AirTurn Duo foot pedal

    Earspasm accessories and ligature video

    D’Addario mouthpieces

    Backun mouthpieces

    Episode 10: Tools of the trade - Composing

    Episode 10: Tools of the trade - Composing

    Synopsis: Part one of a two-part series about the tools of the trade. In this episode, I'll talk about composition tools.
    Transcript

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    A selection of my music on YouTube

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct

    Support Tonal Diversions when you shop at Amazon.

    Product links:

    Microsoft Surface Pro 6 (Amazon affiliate, but Costco often has good bundles for sale)

    StaffPad

    Finale

    Dorico

    AKAI LPK-25 midi keyboard (Amazon affiliate)

    Mini Piano Lite

    Zoom H2N recorder (Amazon affiliate)

    Episode 9: Slice of Life

    Episode 9: Slice of Life

    Synopsis:
    It’s nearing six months since I left my library job to become a full-time musician. How has this transition been going? What projects am I working on? Find out how “music and life, intertwined” is playing out for me.

    Transcript

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    Proclamation for horn choir

    Shooting Star Ocarina

    A selection of my music on YouTube

    Find Lori’s sheet music at: Sheet Music Plus (affiliate link), JW Pepper, and Sheet Music Direct (new!)

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    Episode 8: Learning to Practice

    Episode 8: Learning to Practice
    Synopsis:
    Musicians are constantly told to go practice. But what does that really mean? We’re not always shown how to practice. There are methods and techniques for practicing that will help you achieve your goals.

    Links:

    Transcript (PDF)

    Tonal Diversions Website
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    “I Can’t Play That Run Yet” by Lori Archer Sutherland (PDF download)

    Bulletproof Musician by Noa Kageyama

    The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music From the Heart by Madeline Bruser (Amazon Affiliate)

    Performing Under Pressure: The Science of Doing Your Best When It Matters Most by Hendrie Weisinger (Amazon Affiliate)

    Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To! Surviving Music Lessons by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz (Amazon Affiliate)

    Episode 7: The I Word

    Episode 7: The I Word

    Many people in the arts are no stranger to self-doubt and impostor syndrome. In this episode, I talk about what imposter syndrome is, what some of the causes are for me, and how I’m trying to deal with it.

    Transcript

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    “I have written 11 books but each time I think ‘Uh-oh, they’re going to find out now. I’ve run a game on everybody, and they’re going to find me out.’” – Maya Angelou

    “If you have imposter syndrome, you probably are worthy.” – Tunde Oyeneyin

    Hidden Brain (Shankar Vedantam) episode: The Psychology of Self-Doubt

    Dare to Lead (Brené Brown) episode: Impostor Syndrome

    Dr. Valerie Young – Impostor Syndrome Quiz

    5 Different types of Impostor Syndrome (and 5 ways to battle each one) by Melody J. Wilding

    Psychology Today: Top 10 Fears That Hold People Back in Life by Amy Morin

     

    Roosevelt’s “The Man in the Arena” by Erin McCarthy

     

    Episode 6: Self-Publishing for Composers

    Episode 6: Self-Publishing for Composers

    Hear about some of the sites now available for composers to self-publish their music. Learn about my own journey with publishing and find out if this route is an option for you. If you’re not a composer, please consider visiting one of these sites for your next music purchase and support an independent composer. We’d truly appreciate it!

    Links:

    Transcript

    Tonal Diversions Website
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    Self-publishing sites:
    JW Pepper's MyScore | My music on JWP
    ArrangeMe (via Sheet Music Plus) | My music on SMP (affiliate link)
    New Music Shelf
    Sheet Music Marketplace
    Music4Gigs
    ScoreExchange

    Episode 5: Midwest Clinic Adventures

    Episode 5: Midwest Clinic Adventures

    I went on an adventure to the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. A good time was had by all! Find out what I experienced, who I met, and my thoughts on it all. #midwestclinic

    Transcript

    Photo album

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    Knock on Wood Clarinet Choir

    Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic

    Who I saw:
    John Mackey
    Michael Lowenstern: Website | YouTube channel
    Joseph Sowa
    Garrett Hope | Ultimate Music Business Summit (Jan 6-8, 2022)
    Jessica Harrie | International Clarinet Association
    Matt Johnston
    Johan de Meij

    John Mackey’s “& Friends”:

    Minoo Dixon
    Henry Dorn
    Jeremi Edwards
    Jordan Jinosko
    Gabrielle Liriano
    Allison Loggins-Hull
    Lauren Spavelko

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