Four stories of love and the trials and tribulations that accompanied them in these famous composers’ lives. Don’t (exactly) take this advice.
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How Erik Ian Walker Is Creating the Music of a Changing Climate
Read our interview with composer and arranger, Erik Ian Walker, which explores his data-driven environmental composition, “Climate.”
The Founding Father of American Song
A historical look at the work and legacy of Philadelphia lawyer turned composer for early American politicians, Francis Hopkinson.
Rondo, Rondò, or Rondeau? They Sound the Same But They’re All Different!
You’ve likely come across one of these terms, but which was it? We had no idea they were all different until now… Learn more here!
Bowie Production Theory: 4 Influential Things Bowie Did in the Studio
Listening back to David Bowie’s 1977 albums “Low” and “Heroes” gives both producers and songwriters ideas of how to experiment in the studio.
The Zeigarnik Effect — and What the Heck It Has to Do With Music
Learn what a behavioral pattern discovered in the 1920s can do to help you stick to your To-Do list and achieve your goals…
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.
A Brief History of Boy Band Music (Video)
In this lesson, courtesy of Soundfly’s The Music of Boy Bands, author Maria Sherman reveals the history and origin of the “boy band” sound.
Our 10 Favorite Essential Tracks of Hip-Hop Turntablism
Learn about the history and legacy of Hip-Hop turntablism and record scratching with these 10 essential cuts.
The Oldest Song Ever Written
What’s the world’s oldest song ever written? And where did it come from? Learn as much as the archeologists know here.