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The Art of Composing PodcastWilliam Caplin and Analyzing Classical FormIn episode 13 of the AOC Podcast I talk to William Caplin, author of Analyzing Classical Form. This book, and his previous book have been instrumental in my development as a composer.
2017-04-1429 minThe Art of Composing PodcastSamuel Adler and The Study of OrchestrationIn episode 12 of the AOC Podcast I talk to Samuel Adler about Orchestration and his book, The Study of Orchestration.
2017-04-0735 min
Composer Quest • Podcast EpisodesTour 10: Squirrels in CaliforniaCharlie, Jon Brantingham, and…Jeff Goldblum?!
This episode marks my return to the US after my trip to Australia and Asia. Despite the jet lag, I was able to get 5 interviews in for this Composer Quest episode. Also, Jeff Goldblum?! And you’ll just have to listen for yourself to find out why this episode is called “Squirrels in California.”
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In this episode, you’ll hear from:
Jon Brantingham, Art of Composing creator (from Ep. 98 and...
2017-01-1100 minThe Art of Composing PodcastPartimenti and the Secrets of the Greatest Composers – An Interview with Robert GjerdingenWe interview Robert Gjerdingen, author of the book "Music in the Galant Style". We talk about Partimenti, the tool used to train the greatest composers from Mozart to Debussy and Stravinsky.
2016-03-1457 minThe Art of Composing PodcastUnderstanding HarmonyHarmony is one of the core elements of music composition, but it can be difficult to get your head wrapped around the subject. In this episode, you'll learn about the fundamentals of harmony, from we get chords to creating chord progressions.
2016-01-2134 min
Composer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition PodcastSeason 4 Finale: Jon Brantingham ReturnsFor the Composer Quest Season 4 finale, I asked Jon Brantingham back to chat. He shares some great insights on musical form, film scoring, and the Gustav Mahler orchestration style.
2015-07-0100 min
Charlie’s Music Production Lessons20. From Cheese to ChiptuneChallenging yourself to re-arrange a piece of music is a good way to practice your composing skills without having to start from scratch. For this episode, I made it my goal to transform a cheesy soap opera theme into something that I’d actually want to listen to. In the end, it turned into an old-school video game track.
This production lesson originally aired in Composer Quest episode 124 with Jon Brantingham. For more music production lessons and composer interviews, visit composerquest.com.
2015-07-0100 minThe Art of Composing PodcastMy Principles of OrchestrationOrchestration is a tempting thing for any composer. The excitement of conducting your own piece in front of 80-120 players, bringing the audience to tears... it's hard to beat. But are you ready for it? In this episode, learn about the principles of orchestration.
2015-03-0427 minThe Art of Composing PodcastUnderstanding Musical FormMusical form is a tool that has been used by every great composer from Bach, to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, and even living composers. But what is musical form, and how does it work? In this episode learn the fundamentals of classical musical form.
2014-11-1124 minThe Art of Composing PodcastCreativity and Music CompositionEpisode 7 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, we look at creativity - what it is, how to find it, and how to explore your creative boundaries.
2014-10-0130 minComposer Quest: A Songwriting and Music Composition PodcastMelody and Modulation with Composer Coach Jon BrantinghamAfter his time as a helicopter pilot in the army, Jon Brantingham returned to his love of music theory and composing. He’s been inspiring people with his practical approach to learning composition, which he’s been sharing in his blog and podcast, Art of Composing. In this episode of Composer Quest, Jon and I talk about what makes a good melody, how to modulate using “pivot chords,” and how to channel Beethoven without outright copying him. We also chat about what he’s been learning in his UCLA film scoring program. It’s a longer and more theory-heavy talk than usual...
2014-10-0100 minThe Art of Composing PodcastThe Pathway to Mastery, Part 3 – Beyond the ApprencticeshipHaving a mentor can really help catapult your apprenticeship and speed up your process of mastery. But how do you find a mentor? And how do you take advantage of that mentor-protege relationship? Find out in this episode of the Art of Composing Podcast.
2014-05-1025 minThe Art of Composing PodcastThe Pathway to Mastery, Part 2 – The Ideal Composer ApprenticeshipEpisode 5 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, I cover the next stage of your pathway to mastery, the apprenticeship. Find out about why an apprenticeship is so important, the different phases of an apprenticeship, and how to take the most advantage of your composer apprenticeship.
What is in this episode:
What is an apprenticeship, and how long will it take?
The three phases of an apprenticeship.
The 8 Strategies for getting the most out of your apprenticeship.
Resources and Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Mastery by Robert Greene
Episode 5 Take Aways
The goal of an apprenticeship is not...
2014-02-1624 minThe Art of Composing PodcastThe Pathway to Mastery, Part 1Episode 4 of the Art of Composing Podcast. This episode is all about starting on the pathway to mastery. What is mastery? Well, it is the state that you achieve, where you have almost magical powers of control over your chosen field. How do you achieve master? You'll just have to listen and find out. I also talk about how I started composing, how I got off the path towards my life's task, and what it took to get back on the pathway.
What is in this episode:
What is mastery, and how do you achieve it.
Jon - An Autobiography...
2013-12-2822 minThe Art of Composing PodcastSo You Want to Become a Composer?Episode 3 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, I talk about what it takes to start composing immediately.
What is in this episode:
The mindset you need to learn to compose music.
How to approach the act of learning to compose.
Why you need 20 hours to become good at composing, and 10,000 hours to become a master.
How to setup your studio for zero-friction composing.
A little more on why you need to learn your musical grammar and logic.
How you can take the free beginner's composing course at www.artofcomposing.com/free.
Resources and Links Mentioned in this...
2013-12-2427 minThe Art of Composing PodcastThe Process of Composing MusicEver wonder what the process of composing music is really all about? Are you confused about how to even start composing, let alone, how to develop a piece of music and when to stop? Find out about the process I go through when composing, and for a special treat, listen to me actually compose an entire piece of music live.
2013-11-2132 minThe Art of Composing PodcastWhat is Music Composition?In this first episode of the Art of Composing Podcast, I talk a little bit about who I am, why I started artofcomposing.com, and the Art of Composing Podcast. Next, I go into what music composition is and the stages of learning to compose music... also known as the trivium.
2013-11-1720 min