Open Your Ears to Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
Electronic dance music has found its home on the dancefloors and in the hearts of clubgoers worldwide; explore the history and hallmarks of this rich genre.
Crazy Easy Weird (Modal) Improv Trick, Part 2
Modal improvisation sounds intimidating. But this simple improv trick puts those mysterious modes to work to offer you an easy way to create awesome music
The Rise of Dubstep
Learn about what makes dubstep dubstep, the rhythmic patterns involved, and the boundary-pushing musicians that helped bring it to the mainstream.
Learning to Rap: Beats, Bars, and Beyond
Indie rap artist Cole Mize explains the foundation that rapping is built on, and shares his tips and tricks for staying on beat.
Exploring Classical Music: The Modern Era, Part 2
Modernist composers went beyond writing new music, to reinventing music itself. Listen to their astonishing expressions of psychosis, memory, and faith.
How to Find the Tonic of Any Song in a Major Key
Learn how to find the tonic in any song in a major key using our intuitive tips and tricks. Then use it to your advantage to write music and play by ear!
Exploring Classical Music: The Modern Era, Part 1
Spanning two world wars, the advent of the automobile, airplane, and radio – the Modernist Era’s revolutionary music reflects a massive cultural upheaval.
A Composer’s Path, Part 2: Infinite Possiblity, with Kangyi Zhang
At first, modern classical music shocked Kangyi Zhang. Through listening and ear training he grew to love it, creating his own contemporary classics.
Falling in Love with Flamenco, with Juanito Pascual
Patience, perseverance, and passion made Juanito Pascual an international flamenco phenom. His powerful, inspiring music blends flamenco, jazz, and rock.
Exploring Classical Music: The Romantic Era, Part 2
Driven by new audiences hungry for sensation, the heroic Romantic Era celebrity composers drove performers to unsurpassed levels of instrumental virtuosity.
The Making of a Flamenco Guitarist, with Juanito Pascual
International flamenco phenom Juanito Pascual never abandoned his passion, even if that meant relearning the guitar completely from scratch – four times.
An Introduction to Electronic Dance Music (EDM)
EDM is a fun and fascinating genre of music. Birthed at the end of the disco era, electronic dance music has made a huge impact on modern artists and culture.
