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...]
Final Day To Join The Samurai Songwriting Private Beta
There is no cost and plenty of reasons why should join... You'll get songwriting tips and tricks not available anywhere else. You'll have access to teleseminars designed to teach you how to write hit songs. You'll have a chance to win an … [Read more...]
Quote of the Day
The barriers are not erected which can say to aspiring talents and industry, 'Thus far and no farther.' -- Ludwig van Beethoven, composer … [Read more...]
iTheory: Music Theory And Ear Training With Your iPod
iTheory is a free ear training tool for your iPod. It took me a couple of tries to get it installed correctly, but it works great. The interface isn't as clean as I would like. You have to scroll past hundreds of notes before you get to the iTheory … [Read more...]
How To Get Lyrics For Your MP3s And Learn To Write Songs Like The Masters
If you plan on being a great lyricist, you need to spend considerable time studying the master songwriters who came before you. Think about it. Who's going to make a better Chef? Someone who has only tasted his own cooking or someone who has eaten at … [Read more...]
Ear Training on Speed
Given enough time, it's inevitable that you will figure out what you are hearing. But what about knowing what you hear in the moment? For this, you must practice speed. You can practice speed whenever you hear a song on the radio, when you're at … [Read more...]
Video: Songwriting and Time Management
The brand new Merlin Show features Jonathan Coulton, a songwriter who gained quite a lot of popularity for his Thing a Week project. They discuss songwriting and the ubiquitous capture process. It's a good show and the 43 Folders blog is an excellent … [Read more...]
Samurai Songwriting Private Beta Starts Today!
It was really hard to keep it under wraps for so long, but it is finally the right time. You are now invited to the Private Beta of Samurai Songwriting. Click here for details: Samurai Songwriting Private Beta … [Read more...]
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