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    • Music Theory / April 7, 2023
      Music Theory

      The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide The Lydian mode: A comprehensive guide

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    • Music Theory / March 23, 2023
      Music Theory

      Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them Polyrhythms: What they are and how to use them

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    • Routines & Process / February 27, 2023
      Routines & Process

      5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023 5 benefits of embracing a DIY approach as a musician in 2023

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    • Tools / January 28, 2023
      Tools

      The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023 The best free plugins and tools you need for your music in 2023

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    Features / November 17, 2021
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    Keeping the pedal steel guitar alive: 5 players on the instrument’s influence and evolution

    We invited five modern players for a roundtable discussion about their history, approach, and relationship with the pedal steel guitar.

    Features / November 1, 2021
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    The history of adaptive music in video games

    From Space Invaders to Super Mario Odyssey, let’s take a look at video games across history that feature soundtracks shaped by adaptive music techniques.

    Stories / October 10, 2021
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    Tainy, Taiko, and Kat Dahlia on the origins of reggaeton

    Tainy, Taiko, and Kat Dahlia dive even deeper into the origins of reggaeton, where it stands today, and where it’s headed tomorrow.

    Stories / August 6, 2021
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    The legacy of Parris Bowens

    Parris Bowens II was a pioneering producer and instrumentalist who inspired countless musicians, both within and far beyond the gospel community.

    Stories / May 27, 2021
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    How Seo Taiji combatted censorship and paved the way for K-pop

    Learn about how Korean musician, songwriter, and producer Seo Taiji combatted censorship and shaped the landscape of popular music.

    Stories / May 19, 2021
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    How Yoko Shimomura became one of the most iconic composers in video game music

    Learn about how Yoko Shimomura went from tackling her first projects to crafting the timeless soundtracks of the Kingdom Hearts series.

    Stories / May 4, 2021
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    How the Shaw Brothers Studio paved the way for Wu-Tang Clan

    Let’s explore how four brothers from Hong Kong laid the groundwork for the creative direction of the legendary hip hop ensemble, Wu-Tang Clan.

    Stories / April 20, 2021

    As Told By: Racial injustice told through music

    Learn about policing, the drug war, and disenfranchisement through the lyrics of Kendrick Lamar, 2Pac, Noname, and others.

    Tips & Tutorials / April 13, 2021
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    The history, ingredients, and techniques behind jazz hop

    Learn about where jazz hop originated, its key characteristics, and how you can approach creating your own tracks in the genre.

    Tips & Tutorials / March 29, 2021
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    The history of randomness and chance in music

    From Nikolaus Simrock to John Cage, learn about the pioneers who used randomness in their music, and how it lives on in music production today.

    Features / March 25, 2021
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    Celebrating the record label execs who lifted others up

    Learn about the stories of influential women who have been elevating and empowering others across the music industry since as early as the 1940s.

    Recording / February 25, 2021

    Beyond hearing: Perception, notation, and expanding our senses

    We explore the expansive topic of how music has been documented over time, going beyond traditional notation and exploring more nonconformist approaches.

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