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All (Human) Music Is Repetition — Let’s Talk About That.
Because our brains are constantly seeking out patterns, all the music we create can be plotted somewhere along the grid of repetition.
Exploring the Ondes Martenot in 7 Essential Pieces of Music
We invited master French ondist Christine Ott to talk about her beloved instrument through 7 of her favorite pieces written for it.
Discovering the Radical Augusta Holmès: History’s Forgotten Composer
Honoring the great 19th century French symphonic composer who still to this day, hasn’t gotten her fair share of acclaim.
The Cutting Edge: 10 Film Scores That Push the Boundaries of Composition
Today we take a look at 10 essential scores that changed the game for what roles and responsibilities composers take to bring a film to life.
What Are the Best Songs With a Touch of Whimsy?
Hey! It’s the 20th episode of “Themes and Variation!” We have a ton of fun making this podcast, so this episode is all about whimsical songs.
“Danse Macabre”: The Art of Musical Storytelling
Taken from our “Themes and Variation” companion course on Soundfly, this lesson uses Saint-Saëns’ to explore how stories get told musically.
My Journey Down a Wonderful Rabbit Hole: Discovering Music Composed by Women
My journey to discover more women composers led me to create a database of scores written by women from the last 150 years. Here’s how.
Stravinsky & Jazz: Yes, Even Classical Music Is Influenced by Black American Forms
Stravinsky’s music and the music of Charlie Parker and John Coltrane have been compared to Cubism, is jazz the connector? We trace the influences.
Resilience in Music: Composers in Times of Hardship
Composers throughout history have created great masterworks of art during times of hardship, here’s an examination of three such pieces.