In Ep. 36 of Themes and Variation, we bring back an old friend of the pod to talk about songs from the recent past and not-so-distant future.
How Kiefer Finds New Melodies Using Speech Patterns (Video)
Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson covering his unique method of deriving melodies and rhythms from speech.
What Are Your Favorite Songs by “One-Hit Wonders?”
In Ep. 34 of Themes and Variation, we dissect some of our favorite “one-hit wonders” with songwriter and Soundfly veteran, Lina Farah.
How Do Fear, Anxiety, and Other Negative Emotions Affect the Learning Process?
This guest post looks at research linking emotional mind-states with blocks in information retention, and how that might affect musicians.
How to Design an Effective Practice Program (Video)
Courtesy of his brand new course on Soundfly, Kiefer shares a lesson filled with his tips for creating a practice routine that works for you!
What’s Your Favorite Song to Wake Up to?
In Ep. 33 of Themes and Variation, we chat about songs that are perfect to wake up to with drummer and artist, Sarah Galdes.
Why Joe Hisaishi’s Music for Studio Ghibli Tugs at Our Heartstrings
A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer.
Finding the Sweet Spot That Makes Learning Addictive
Motiving ourselves to practice our instrument can be tough — but with the right balance of tasks and rewards, habits will form in no time!
Announcing Our New Course With Kiefer: Keys, Chords, & Beats
We’re excited to announce Soundfly’s new course with Grammy Award-winning modern jazz pianist and hip-hop producer, Kiefer.
Why We (Really, Really) Need Live Music
With the Covid-19 pandemic lasting this long, music fans are wondering whether live music will ever truly return. Here’s why it should…