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What is cool jazz? Artists, history, and characteristics
Learn about the rich history of cool jazz, its key characteristics, artists, landmark records, signature instruments, and more.
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What is jazz music? Characteristics, history, and instruments
Learn about the deep history of jazz music, its subgenres, key characteristics, signature instruments, and more.
Terrace Martin (Kendrick Lamar, Stevie Wonder) on how he stays inspired
Legendary producer Terrace Martin sat down with us to discuss his perspective on creativity and how he stays inspired, regardless of whether or not he's in the studio.
How jazz samples can inspire your next track
The musicians behind the Signature sample label discuss the importance of jazz in today's music.
How to flip jazz samples into beats
Veteran producer and songwriter Trinity dropped by the Splice YouTube channel to showcase how to flip jazz samples into beats.
Kaelin Ellis creates a beat by sampling a water bottle
Kaelin Ellis sat down with us to explore the infinite possibilities of sampling by creating a track built around recordings he captured with a water bottle.
10 drummers you need to subscribe to on YouTube
Spanning longtime legends to up-and-comers, here are ten drummers who you should absolutely subscribe to on YouTube.
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.
Braxton Cook on the future of jazz music
Saxophonist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Braxton Cook discusses his history with jazz music, the evolution of the genre, and more.
Let’s walk through the bassline in Super Mario Odyssey’s “Jump Up, Super Star!”
Let's celebrate the three-year anniversary of Super Mario Odyssey with an analysis of the walking bassline in its theme, "Jump Up, Super Star!"
How to use chord voicings and substitutions to create complex textures
Learn about how experimenting with different chord voicings and substitutions can expand the textural and emotional nuances in your productions.