The Music of Elizabeth Alexander

Composerly Thoughts

On Not Finding My Voice

On Not Finding My Voice

07/21/2017 - SongcrafterLiz, SongcrafterWiz

The stumblling path of a musical omnivore.

ASCAP Composer + BMI Lyricist. Yikes, what's a self-publisher to do?!

ASCAP Composer + BMI Lyricist. Yikes, what's a self-publisher to do?!

10/16/2016 - SongcrafterBiz

This is my nerdiest blog post yet, so be forewarned! Unless you're a composer, lyricist, or small publisher, you'll probably prefer to do something more enjoyable, like rinsing out your socks. :-)

Henry and Kate and Grace

Henry and Kate and Grace

04/14/2016 - SongcrafterLiz

Out of grief, beauty.

Music, Slavery, Chocolate, Change

Music, Slavery, Chocolate, Change

03/24/2016 - SongcrafterLiz

Yes, music about slavery. MODERN slavery.

Remembering Steven Stucky

Remembering Steven Stucky

02/16/2016 - SongcrafterLiz

One fine teacher, mentor, and human being. Lucky, lucky me.

Tiny Little Taxes

Tiny Little Taxes

08/08/2015 - SongcrafterLiz, Featured

Once again, music pulls me back into the beauty of now.

How To Sing Like a Planet

How To Sing Like a Planet

06/17/2015 - SongcrafterLiz

A small instruction manual from Earth.

Music for

Music for "Flinchless Women"

01/13/2013 - SongcrafterLiz

Excerpts from Elizabeth's interview in Nancy Menk's new book "Writing for Women's Voices"

CAUTION: Composers at Play! [composition workshop]

CAUTION: Composers at Play! [composition workshop]

01/12/2013 - SongcrafterWiz, Featured

A Soundsmith's Collection of Games

Showing Up / Singing Out

Showing Up / Singing Out

05/22/2012 - SongcrafterLiz

Showing up, one "impromptu solo" at a time