Last week I mentioned creating a sound journal as part of a listening practice and to improve your aural intelligence. So I thought it would be a good idea to give some examples of how to do this by keeping a public diary of sound. Hopefully, this … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2007
Official Samurai Songwriting Launch Is Just Days Away!
Next week will be the official launch of Samurai Songwriting. You'll have to stay tuned for the full details. But we can tell you that we have some great surprises for you including upcoming songwriting teleseminars and some really cool and useful … [Read more...]
Ear Training or Listening Practice?
You can make ear training something you do once in a while or you can make it part of who you are. That's the difference between ear training and a listening practice. Ear training has often been half-jokingly, half-seriously referred to as "ear … [Read more...]
3-14-07 F#min 90bpm
This is a Hip-Hop/Dancehall groove in F#min at 90bpm with some orchestral strings and timpani providing most of the harmony and giving it vigorous motion. Download: 3-14-07 F#min 90bpm … [Read more...]
3-13-07 Amin 108bpm
This is a 6-bar groove that I'm working on a melody for. It's got a driving Hip-Hop/World feel to it. Download: 3-13-07 Amin 108bpm … [Read more...]
I’ll Miss You, Ze
This is the final week of The Show by Ze Frank. A full year commitment fulfilled. Talk about a challenge! Ze inspired me a lot this past year. His show is most definitely 2nd Tier, even if he doesn't know it. But that didn't inspire me as much as … [Read more...]
When The Wall Falls Down
Where will you be when the wall falls down? Flesh is fragile, it bleeds when pricked The mind is stubborn like stone and brick It feels so solid, yet wonders why With all its strength, it still will die Beware the shadow in the cave It … [Read more...]
Fantastic Music Theory Resource
Dolmetsch online has made significant contributions to the world of early music. They also host a serious online music dictionary and composers biography. I especially like their 1000+ scales and practical guide to composition. Check it out. … [Read more...]
Quote of the Week
"To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan, and not quite enough time." -- Leonard Bernstein, conductor … [Read more...]
Songwriting Challenges – Where Do I Begin?
One of the most common challenges I hear about songwriting is not knowing where to begin. With the lyrics? With the music? Or something completely different? It's a rather simple challenge to find a solution to, really. Start with a single note or … [Read more...]