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I discovered a new way to write music 🎹

Join Andy Morris as he explores the nuances of music through various genres and styles. This video delves into the ...

How Esperanza Spalding created the most complex music of her career under the guidance of an alter ego

With help from producer Tony Visconti, one of the brightest stars of 21st century bass found a brand-new source of ...
Backstage

How to Write a Show-Stopping Song for Musical Theater

So, you’re writing a musical. Congratulations! Now you just need three things: a story, songs, and songs that tell the story. Sound intimidating? Worry not: We’ve got tips, tricks, and a full ...
The Santa Barbara Independent

A Poet’s Perspective on Song

Poetry and song were originally the same art. In the ancient world, all poetry was sung or chanted. Indeed, it was often ...
American Songwriter

The Only U.S. Vice President to Compose a No. 1 Pop Song Later Covered by Merle Haggard, Elton John, Glen Campbell, and More

In 1951, songwriter Carl Sigman took the 1911 instrumental composition “Melody in A Major” and put lyrics to it. The song was originally written by the U.S. Vice President (1924-1929) Charles G. Dawes ...

The Cure song that changed Robert Smith’s life: “I don’t think I’ll ever write a song that’ll ever move me as much”

Revisiting comments made by The Cure frontman Robert Smith about his favourite song by the band, 'Faith', which is about him falling out of love with religion.

Common’s journey from Chicago Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer: ‘Basketball has a soul to it’

Common has teamed up with his longtime collaborators to compose “Victory” as the official theme for NBA on Prime.