134 episodes
Music Student 101 Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
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4.4 • 21 Ratings
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We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike.
The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics and overall musicianship.
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131-Melodic Dictation Pt.7-Phrygian Mode
Melodic dictation, the act of transcribing and notating a melody by ear, is a crucial skill for a musician to cultivate. In this episode, we will focus on the ever exotic Phrygian mode. Let's listen!
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130-Listener Compositions Pt.7
It is time for our 7th Listener Compositions episode. So let's enjoy the talents of our listeners! This episode will feature the original music of Fred Lancia, Mark Christie, Evan Bjork, Tom Richardson, Nikita Menkov and Devin Montes.
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129-Perfect Pitch
One out of every 10,000 people have absolute pitch (a.k.a perfect pitch). Many more, epecially musicians, wish they could have it. It's time to discuss this phenomenon and how it differs from relative pitch!
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128-Form and Analysis Pt.5-Baroque Forms
Continuing our discussion from Ep.114, we will now focus on some of the more widely known forms of the Baroque period (1600-1750 CE). We will discuss the church and chamber sonatas, the French overture, the dance suites and the fugue, just to name a few.
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127-Harmonic Progression Pt.11-Neapolitan Chord
The Neapolitan chord is a great tool for modulation and for adding intrigue to any chord progression. In this episode, we will talk about it. We will listen to it.
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126-Native American Music Pt.1
Today there are hundreds of Native American communities on the continents of North and South America. With each, their own cultures, cuisines, languages and rituals. But at the heart of all of these communities are dance and music. Let's learn about the sounds and origins of their music! This episode will focus on North America
(Canada, The United States and Mexico).
Customer Reviews
The most comprehensive music theory podcast
A wonderful methodical approach to music theory. Thanks guys
Exactly what was needed
I’m an aspiring songwriter/producer. Upon learning how to use Ableton software, I realised there was a huge missing piece to my songwriting knowledge - music theory. I hit my head against the wall for a while trying to learn from the internet, books, and YouTube videos, but nothing stuck until I found Music Student 101.
Now, I have two friendly boys from Alabama ready to teach me at any moment! I put the tricky episodes on repeat until I grasp the concepts and so far have found nothing that Matt and Jeremy couldn’t explain in a lighthearted, fun and comprehensive way.
You’ve done a great job with this beginner. My songs are that much better for it and I definitely feel a lot smarter. Thank you from the tonic of my heart!
Listening to improve your listening!
Really enjoying this podcast. Easy-going chats walking you through some musical concepts that can be tricky to decipher without plowing through theory books. As a musician, teacher and music appreciater, I have found it incredibly valuable.