If you’re new to the world of musical theater, it can sometimes seem like everyone around you is speaking a foreign language. There is definitely a lingo to this world, and when it comes to ...

adj. Refers to the grit of a given sound. Overdrive on a guitar, heavy clipping on a snare recording, and low bit-rate dirty samples can all fit this description. The crunchiest sounds can have ...

You walk into an audition and head to the pianist to give them your music. You set your tempo and walk out to the middle of the room to perform your song. You nod to the accompanist—you’re ready to ...

My music career was short. I began playing the clarinet in fourth grade with the sweetest band teacher. By eighth grade, I was cringing through band practice with a different instructor -- one who was ...