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5. Why Joe Hisaishi’s Music for Studio Ghibli Tugs at Our Heartstrings
By Anthony Pappas
A personal reflection on the power of composer Joe Hisaishi’s music, combined with Studio Ghibli’s stories, to enchant and touch the viewer. Read the article here.
4. How and Why to Keep a Listening Journal (and a Template to Get You Started)
By SAYANA
Music education is much more than online videos and practicing scales, here’s how to actively engage with music by simply listening. Read the article here.
3. Basketball Is Trending Away From “Positions” — Here’s What That Has to Do With Music
By Caleb J. Murphy
What does it mean to be “positionless” in basketball? And what does that have to do with succeeding in the music industry? Let’s find out! Read the article here.
2. Why a “Middle 8” Is NOT a Bridge
By Peter Crosbie
Unlike Bridges which take a song from an A to a B section, Middle 8s give us something to bite into between an A and another A. Let’s discuss. Read the article here.
1. 4 Classic Breakbeats That Changed Hip-Hop History
By Charles Burchell
We take a closer look at 4 of the most sampled breakbeats in history, and the hip-hop songs they’ve contributed to influentially. Read the article here.
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