Songwriters and producers, ready to get jazzy? Here’s an introductory guide to building and using jazz chords in pop music!
Tag: jazz
What Is Your Favorite Song By an Artist’s “Alter Ego?”
In Ep. 37 of Themes and Variation, we chat about famed musical alter egos and welcome the return of one of our favorite guests!
Looking Back on Another Year of Themes & Variation: a Clip Show!
In Ep. 35 of Themes and Variation, we look back on all the great themes and songs we talked about on the show in 2021. Relive the fun!
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.
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.
What Are Your Favorite Songs That Groove?
Ep. 32 of Themes and Variation covers songs that groove with drummer and producer, Efa Etoroma, Jr.
What Songs Are You Embarrassed to Admit That You Love?
Ep. 31 of Themes and Variation covers some hardcore guilty pleasures with Soundfly Mentor, composer, and educator, Lavender Looi.
What Songs Are Gateways Into Enjoying Jazz?
Ep. 30 of Themes and Variation features Peter Martin, jazz pianist and composer, educator, and founder of the e-learning site, Open Studio.
8 Musicians Redefining the Sound of Jazz in 2021
Here’s our rundown of eight of the most exciting new artistic voices in American jazz music in 2021. Enjoy!
The Birth of the Unjazz
Modern songwriters, producers and artists are reinventing the way jazz idioms and foundations are applied in modern pop. Let’s break it down!