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The Basics of Beatmaking

The Basics of Beatmaking

by Guest Expert | Arranging, Audio Mixing, Rhythm

Behind every star rapper is a producer creating unforgettable beats for their songs. Pro producer Tim Koi shares his tips for crafting your own beats!

Before and After: Covering Juan Gabriel

Before and After: Covering Juan Gabriel

by Roy Vazquez | Genres, Arranging, Band, Singing

With tweaks in instrumentals and arrangements, Mexican indie band Canvas breathes new life into Latin pop star Juan Gabriel’s iconic “Yo No Nací Para Amar”.

Before and After: Covering The Jackson 5

Before and After: Covering The Jackson 5

by Zoë Robertson | Instruments, Arranging, Tempo

Lake Street Dive’s cover of the Jackson 5’s “I Want You Back” slows it down to half the speed while retaining all the soul (and bassline!) of the original.

About Playing From a Lead Sheet

About Playing From a Lead Sheet

by Musical U Team | Podcast, Arranging, Sight Reading

A lead sheet is a simplified score with just the melody, lyrics and chord symbols. Learning to play from one can unlock your musicality! Here’s how.

Learning by Repetition: How Musicians Can Improve with Looping

Learning by Repetition: How Musicians Can Improve with Looping

by Guest Expert | Practice, Arranging, Planning and Goals

Looping isn’t just for live performance! Discover how it can help with songwriting, ear training, and taking an honest look at your own music.

Before and After: Covering Coldplay

Before and After: Covering Coldplay

by Zoë Robertson | Instruments, Arranging

“The Voice” alumnus Caroline Perrell takes Coldplay’s alternative rock hit “Yellow” and re-imagines it as a beautiful, relaxed folk song.

Listen Close: "Mehu Moments" by K-X-P

Listen Close: "Mehu Moments" by K-X-P

by Brad T. Bush | Active Listening, Arranging, Song Writing | 1 comment

I like to think of myself as an open-minded music fan with varied tastes to match. But if you were to open up my iTunes and scan through the genres, you’d find that my eccentricities, no matter how expansive I wished they were, actually don’t stretch all...
Before and After: Covering Tame Impala

Before and After: Covering Tame Impala

by Roy Vazquez | Genres, Arranging, Percussion

Cover master Pieter Schrevens uses looping to turn himself into a one-man band, creating a rich, dreamlike cover of Tame Impala’s “Let It Happen”.

The Big Picture, with Dave Bainbridge

The Big Picture, with Dave Bainbridge

by Andrew Bishko | Song Writing, Arranging, Planning and Goals

Iona’s Dave Bainbridge composes prog-rock albums on a grand scale. Learn how he creates large-scale masterpieces from the big picture down to the details.

Before and After: Covering Queen

Before and After: Covering Queen

by Zoë Robertson | Instruments, Arranging

Discover how the Art of Time Ensemble transformed Queen’s poignant hit “The Show Must Go On” from classic rock to a haunting, suspenseful classical piece.

Before and After: Covering Avicii

Before and After: Covering Avicii

by Zoë Robertson | Arranging, Instruments

Discover how Simply Three transformed Avicii’s “Wake Me Up” from a summer dance hit into an equally energetic, beautifully-arranged string piece.

Before and After: Covering the Smiths

Before and After: Covering the Smiths

by Roy Vazquez | Arranging, Instruments

Learn about the power of arrangement through a comparison of The Smiths’ original “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” and the cover by Teeth & Tongue.

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