The Art of Composing Podcast

Jon Brantingham
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  • MUSIC COMMENTARY

The Art of Composing Podcast is all about learning to take your composing, knowledge of music theory, and creativity to the next level.

  1. 04/14/2017

    William Caplin and Analyzing Classical Form

    In episode 13 of the AOC Podcast I talk to William Caplin, author of Analyzing Classical Form. This book, and his previous book have been instrumental in my development as a composer.

    30 min

  2. 04/07/2017

    Samuel Adler and The Study of Orchestration

    In episode 12 of the AOC Podcast I talk to Samuel Adler about Orchestration and his book, The Study of Orchestration.

    36 min

  3. 03/14/2016

    Partimenti and the Secrets of the Greatest Composers – An Interview with Robert Gjerdingen

    We interview Robert Gjerdingen, author of the book "Music in the Galant Style". We talk about Partimenti, the tool used to train the greatest composers from Mozart to Debussy and Stravinsky.

    57 min

  4. 01/21/2016

    Understanding Harmony

    Harmony is one of the core elements of music composition, but it can be difficult to get your head wrapped around the subject. In this episode, you'll learn about the fundamentals of harmony, from we get chords to creating chord progressions.

    35 min

  5. 03/04/2015

    My Principles of Orchestration

    Orchestration is a tempting thing for any composer. The excitement of conducting your own piece in front of 80-120 players, bringing the audience to tears... it's hard to beat. But are you ready for it? In this episode, learn about the principles of orchestration.

    28 min

  6. 11/11/2014

    Understanding Musical Form

    Musical form is a tool that has been used by every great composer from Bach, to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, and even living composers. But what is musical form, and how does it work? In this episode learn the fundamentals of classical musical form.

    24 min

  7. 10/01/2014

    Creativity and Music Composition

    Episode 7 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, we look at creativity - what it is, how to find it, and how to explore your creative boundaries.

    31 min

  8. 05/10/2014

    The Pathway to Mastery, Part 3 – Beyond the Apprencticeship

    Having a mentor can really help catapult your apprenticeship and speed up your process of mastery. But how do you find a mentor? And how do you take advantage of that mentor-protege relationship? Find out in this episode of the Art of Composing Podcast.

    26 min
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The Art of Composing Podcast is all about learning to take your composing, knowledge of music theory, and creativity to the next level.

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  • Creator
    Jon Brantingham
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2017
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023, Art of Composing
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