Composer's Notebook

Weekly art, writing, and creative inspiration from the author of Steal Like an Artist and other bestsellers.

Contemplating Music is a place to think deeply about music, to spark insight, to ponder the essence of music.

What music means to me, one letter at a time.

Underground notes from a feminist conductor.

The personal and professional substack of international conductor, author and educator John Axelrod, founder of CMO: ConductorsMasterclassonline.com

Break up 💔 with social media

On encouraging mature musicianship.

The music and musings of a book-reading, pipe-smoking, coffee-drinking, film-loving, backpacking, wool-wearing full time music composer. Proudly based in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA.