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Curated Video

GIVĒON reveals the musicians that shaped his sound

9th - Higher Ed
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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Curated Video

GIVEON on Frank Ocean, Miguel, & the musicians that shaped his sound

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video3:13
Curated Video

How to Write a Song

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to write a song with this Howcast tutorial from John Popper of Blues Traveler.
Instructional Video4:13
Curated Video

How to Understand Artist Development

9th - Higher Ed
Howcast - Learn how to understand artist development from vocal coach Cari Cole in this Howcast singing tutorial.
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Great Big Story

The pioneer of low fidelity, R. Stevie moore's journey

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video8:32
Curated Video

Pitch Shifting in Music: From Chipmunks to Kanye

9th - Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video8:03
Curated Video

What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero

9th - Higher Ed
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
Instructional Video9:59
Curated Video

Your Final Score Is Your First Draft

9th - Higher Ed
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
Instructional Video4:25
Curated Video

How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music

9th - Higher Ed
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
Instructional Video10:33
Curated Video

Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?

9th - Higher Ed
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
Instructional Video6:40
Curated Video

Anyone Can Write Music

9th - Higher Ed
All musicians can and should write music, here's an exercise to help you get started
Instructional Video4:30
Curated Video

How to Start (Over)

9th - Higher Ed
How do you start your writing routine again after a long break?
Instructional Video10:09
Curated Video

Your Final Score Is Your First Draft

9th - Higher Ed
How to critically examine your own music, and take it from good to great
Instructional Video10:42
Curated Video

Is It Better To Write on Paper or Computer?

9th - Higher Ed
The Pros and Cons of using Paper, Piano, and the Computer to write music
Instructional Video10:10
Curated Video

What is the Best Way To Start a Song?

9th - Higher Ed
Methods and Strategies for starting to write a new musical work
Instructional Video8:17
Curated Video

What I'd Do If I Started Composing Again From Zero

9th - Higher Ed
Advice for brand new composers that I've learned in my career
Instructional Video4:50
Curated Video

How To Use "Show, Don't Tell" In Your Music

9th - Higher Ed
Using a storytelling technique to better convey emotion in your music
Instructional Video6:42
Curated Video

Anyone Can Write Music

9th - Higher Ed
All musicians can and should write music, here's an exercise to help you get started
Instructional Video4:59
Curated Video

How to Start (Over)

9th - Higher Ed
How do you start your writing routine again after a long break?
Instructional Video4:22
Brainwaves Video Anthology

Stephanie Burt - Taylor Swift and Her World

Higher Ed
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...
Instructional Video9:09
Odd Quartet

Music Theory - The Circle Of Fifths - Your Ultimate Guide

9th - 12th
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...
Instructional Video6:30
Two Minute Music Theory

The Brilliance of Pentatonix Vocal Arranging (Run To You)

12th - Higher Ed
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.
Instructional Video6:25
Music Matters

Modulation by Semitone Shift - Music Theory

9th - 12th
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...