Borrowing a nifty couple of chord changes from the jazz world can really elevate your songwriting, no matter the genre or style.
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Is Janelle Monáe’s “Dirty Computer” the New “Purple Rain” or Something Else Entirely?
Welcome to Soundfly Slacks Off, a published team discussion. The following conversation took place among…
6 Songs That Prove Otis Spann Sold His Soul to the Devil, Too
Blues legend has it that at the corner of Highway 61 and Highway 49 in…
Song Kitchen: “Peg” by Steely Dan
Welcome to the latest edition of Song Kitchen! Well aren’t you in for a treat, because…
Understanding Advanced Blues Harmony
+ Welcome to Soundfly! We help curious musicians meet their goals with creative online courses. Whatever you want to…
The Power of the Blues: Finding Rhythm and Compassion in Music
By Mara Rosenbloom Photos by Nick Lerman Musicians throw around the term “the blues” a…