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GIVĒON reveals the musicians that shaped his sound
This July, GIVĒON shines as Boardroom's Cover Star on the heels of his latest album, Beloved. The singer and songwriter joins Boardroom’s Vinciane Ngomsi to discuss a variety of topics that culminated in an album that took more than 1000...
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GIVEON on Frank Ocean, Miguel, & the musicians that shaped his sound
This July, GIVĒON shines as Boardroom's Cover Star on the heels of his latest album, Beloved. The singer and songwriter joins Boardroom’s Vinciane Ngomsi to discuss a variety of topics that culminated in an album that took more than 1000...
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How to Write a Song
Howcast - Learn how to write a song with this Howcast tutorial from John Popper of Blues Traveler.
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How to Understand Artist Development
Howcast - Learn how to understand artist development from vocal coach Cari Cole in this Howcast singing tutorial.
Great Big Story
The pioneer of low fidelity, R. Stevie moore's journey
Explore the life of R. Stevie Moore, a pioneer of low fidelity and home recording. With over 400 albums and thousands of songs, he shares his unique approach to music creation and the joy of artistic integrity.
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Pitch Shifting in Music: From Chipmunks to Kanye
Have you heard the conspiracy theory that Nicki Minaj songs are just Jay-Z pitched up? Well that may not be true, but changing the pitch of their songs can create a hilarious effect. LA Buckner and Nahre Sol explore the history of how...
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What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
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Your Final Score Is Your First Draft
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
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How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
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Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
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Anyone Can Write Music
All musicians can and should write music, here's an exercise to help you get started
Curated Video
Your Final Score Is Your First Draft
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
Curated Video
Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
Curated Video
What is the Best Way To Start a Song?
Methods and Strategies for starting to write a new musical work
Curated Video
What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
Curated Video
How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
Curated Video
Anyone Can Write Music
All musicians can and should write music, here's an exercise to help you get started
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Stephanie Burt - Taylor Swift and Her World
Stephanie Burt is a literary critic and poet at Harvard University. She is teaching a new course titled "Taylor Swift and Her World," which explores the literary art of songwriting through the lens of Taylor Swift's extensive and...
Odd Quartet
Music Theory - The Circle Of Fifths - Your Ultimate Guide
In this music theory lesson we look at the circle of fifths. It can seem complicated at first, but the circle of fifths can be a really useful tool when learning music theory. It organizes key signatures, and it can tell you what kinds...
Two Minute Music Theory
The Brilliance of Pentatonix Vocal Arranging (Run To You)
Why have I never done an Analysis video? I have no idea! So, today I analyze my favorite Pentatonix song - Run To You. We'll look at how Pentatonix writes this song, and some of the things that make it awesome.
Music Matters
Modulation by Semitone Shift - Music Theory
Learn how to modulate by semitone shift, sometimes known as the truck driver's gear change modulation, this technique is often used in pop music and musicals where the piece shifts up by a semitone towards the end of the song. By...