Judy CoderSep 29, 20205 minCatch the MoonI know music. I do not know a lot about the music business. All I ever wanted to do was stand on a stage and sing. My college training...
by Judy CoderMar 23, 20203 minComposing and Quarantine10 days of isolation, and counting. “To survive, you must tell stories.” ~ Umberto Eco, The Island of the Day Before Sometimes it’s easy...
by Judy CoderNov 21, 20182 minChoral Tidal WaveSome experiences are hard to describe, and just as hard to record. Sometimes you really need to be there. Earlier this month, I was...
by Judy CoderOct 8, 20183 minMagic in TexasInspiration comes when we are willing to dream. It was my great honor to attend a recent concert at Liberty High School in Frisco, TX. ...
by Judy CoderSep 15, 20183 minThe Writing ProcessFor the past 6 months or so, I’ve been working as a librettist. I am composing an opera, and I’ve taken it upon myself to write the...
by Judy CoderFeb 28, 20184 minLaunching a MasterworkI’m writing an opera. What makes me think I can write an opera? What makes me think I can’t? I grew up on a fairly steady diet of opera....
by Judy CoderJul 17, 20172 minWriting Music That WorksAs a composer, I love hearing that my music is challenging, and that it’s also accessible. I’m not interested in writing the most...
by Judy CoderJul 6, 20172 minTackling the Tech MonsterIf I could, I would spend every day making music. It comes naturally to me. I’m not really much for practicing, but I love being a part...
by Judy CoderJul 3, 20172 minWhat's Stopping You?What’s stopping you? You’ve probably heard this question thousands of times. You hear it in conversations with friends and family, those...