Music Student 101

Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
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Music Student 101

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.

  1. 28 OCT

    137-Schenkerian Analysis Pt.2

    In episode 132, we merely scratched the surface of Schenkerian analysis. We will now continue our discussion of prolongation and listen to a few more examples of horizontalization. We will then discuss how Schenker looks at dominant and predominant functions. Ready your theory brains!

    1h 31m

  2. 30 SEPT

    136-Instrument Care Pt.5-Percussion

    Percussion instruments are known to take a beating. Still, it's important to keep them safe, clean and properly maintained. In this episode, we will review the instruments of the percussion family and share some tips we found to keep them sounding and looking their best!

    1 hr

  3. 28 AUG

    135-Harmonic Progression Pt.12-Non Chord Tones

    Passing tones, appoggiaturas, pedal tones and suspensions are just a few of the non chord tones we discussed in Ep. 28. Now we will take a little more time training our ears to recognize them. After all that, we will play examples and test our ability to identify them in a chord progression. Let's listen!

    1h 20m

  4. 29 JUL

    134-Middle Ages Music Pt.2

    Continuing from episode 75, Middle Ages Music Pt.1, we will now get in the later part of this era. Polyphony is now becoming commonplace. We will discuss composition tools such as oraganum, chant, the motet and the hocket. We will also discuss how other cultures beyond the world of Western music use chant in their own music. Let's go back a bit, shall we?

    1h 11m

  5. 28 JUN

    133-Animals and Music Pt.2

    We, at Music Student 101, believe that music is truly a common language! We wonder how it effects our animal friends. We wonder if some form of music exists among our animal friends. Join us as we discuss elephants, rodents, bats, crocodiles and mosquitoes!

    58 min

  6. 28 MAY

    132-Schenkerian Analysis Pt.1

    Schenkerian analysis is a deeper dive into the sea of theory discussions we've had so far. In this episode, we will merely dip our toes into this counterpoint based system. Get ready for another perspective of how classical music works!

    1h 20m

  7. 29 APR

    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!

    1h 42m

  8. 28 MAR

    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.

    1h 48m
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About

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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  • Creator
    Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    140
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Music Student 101

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