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Before and After: Covering The Jackson 5

Before and After: Covering The Jackson 5

by Zoë Robertson | Jul 10, 2017 | 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.

Before and After: Covering Queen

Before and After: Covering Queen

by Zoë Robertson | Jun 26, 2017 | 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.

Free Jazz Lessons, with Steve Nixon

Free Jazz Lessons, with Steve Nixon

by Andrew Bishko | Jun 14, 2017 | Websites, Apps and Downloads, Interviews, Jazz, Keyboard, Websites, Apps and Downloads

From international tours to your screen of choice, Steve Nixon brings Grammy-level expertise to free lessons in jazz, blues, pop, country, and more.

How To Freestyle a Guitar Solo

How To Freestyle a Guitar Solo

by Alexander Poe | Jun 12, 2017 | Guitar, Improvisation

Learn about the musical elements you’ll want to master to play a solo guitar piece that will have the audience hanging onto your every note.

Open Your Ears to Traditional Latin Music

Open Your Ears to Traditional Latin Music

by Sabrina Peña Young | Jun 5, 2017 | Genres, Percussion, Rhythm

From samba to salsa, Latin music is unbelievably energetic and diverse. Learn about the rhythm and instrumentals that give this music its distinct groove!

Before and After: Covering Avicii

Before and After: Covering Avicii

by Zoë Robertson | May 29, 2017 | 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.

Blues, Celtic Music, and a Passion for Instruments, with Dave Bainbridge

Blues, Celtic Music, and a Passion for Instruments, with Dave Bainbridge

by Andrew Bishko | May 24, 2017 | Interviews, Instruments

Iona’s Dave Bainbridge talks musical influences, the universality of blues, Gospel, and Celtic music and the benefits of learning multiple instruments.

Before and After: Covering Zedd

Before and After: Covering Zedd

by Roy Vazquez | May 15, 2017 | Arranging, Instruments

From dancefloor hit to evocative pop-punk anthem: explore how Swedish rock band Twenty One Two put their own spin on Zedd’s “Find You”.

Before and After: Covering the Smiths

Before and After: Covering the Smiths

by Roy Vazquez | May 2, 2017 | 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.

Pipe Dreams, with Troy Donockley

Pipe Dreams, with Troy Donockley

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 26, 2017 | Interviews, Career, Instruments

The Uilleann pipes of multi-instrumentalist and master collaborator Troy Donockley show up in film scores, metal bands, folk-punk projects and much more.

Before and After: Covering “All About That Bass”

Before and After: Covering “All About That Bass”

by Zoë Robertson | Apr 18, 2017 | Arranging, Instruments, Jazz

Listen to the before and after of this Postmodern Jukebox cover of “All About That Bass” – then learn in detail what makes it tick.

Falling in Love with Flamenco, with Juanito Pascual

Falling in Love with Flamenco, with Juanito Pascual

by Christopher Sutton | Apr 12, 2017 | Guitar, Genres, Interviews, Playing By Ear

Patience, perseverance, and passion made Juanito Pascual an international flamenco phenom. His powerful, inspiring music blends flamenco, jazz, and rock.

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