Last week, we discussed Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” and how it’s sparked a variety of stunningly different covers. This week, we’ll do the same thing with “Feeling Good,” by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse. This one goes further back than “Hallelujah,” and few people remember that it was originally from the musical The Roar of the […]
There’s nothing quite like a vocal harmony done right. When good voices intertwine, the sound is fuller and richer, adding a new dynamic to the melody. But not all of us have a choir that we can sing with when practicing or performing—I’m looking at you, Rolling Stones. So, for those solo singers out there who want to experiment with more harmonies, the solution is the loop pedal.
November is just around the corner, and with it, the anticipation of Thanksgiving. The month may make you think of pumpkin spice lattes, turkey, and cranberry sauce, but it’s also a time to reflect on your life and the many things you’re thankful for. Here’s a Thanksgiving playlist giving you 10 songs about gratitude from […]
John Legend at the Citi Presents Evenings with Legends show on 29 January 2014 in New York, by Sachyn, under CC BY-SA 3.0 Many singer-songwriters choose guitar as their instrument because, well, it tends to be the primary singer-songwriter instrument. It’s portable, great for simple chordal accompaniment, and just as at home on the beach as […]
There are plenty of think pieces and listacles on what the best MIDI controllers in each product category are, ranging from key size to price point. With a seemingly endless number of feature combinations and niche options, it might be time to stop looking for what is the best MIDI keyboard, and look for the best MIDI keyboard for your DAW. In this article we'll run through the best option for each major DAW. For further reading you can check out our previous post titled: MIDI controller buying guide, this MIDI controller master list from Audio Assemble as well as this post from Output on choosing the right MIDI controller.
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Whether you need one song or five arias, let’s break down the steps to figuring out how to learn a song. As an added bonus, you can use some of these steps to learn a monologue as well!
The following was written by Sean, a music producer at Audio Assemble. This is a wonderful article for anyone interested in the audio production. When it comes to most studio essentials, almost every tool we still use today was developed or perfected by the 80s. From convolutions to compressors, nothing really broke ground like Sound […]
Jersey Boys by Andrew James under CC BY 2.0 Sometimes a musical theatre song will reach such heights of popularity that you begin to hear pop covers of it. “Defying Gravity” from Wicked, “The Story of Tonight” from Hamilton, and “Over the Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz are a few that jump to mind. […]
The following was written by our Program Manager and voice teacher, Anne. She discusses how songs should be performed, much the same way as an actor would perform a monologue. Songs as Monologues: Expressing the Character While Singing The voice is a unique instrument. First, it is an instrument that is, quite literally, us. The […]
Tania Saedi, concert at Clara Blume’s Singer Songwriter Circus (“Rise & Decline”) at Dschungel Wien/MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, Austria, by Manfred Werner under CC BY-SA 3.0 The following post is written by Uche Ibe, a music blogger who recently reached out to us. Because I found this topic relevant to a lot of our students and […]
The divisiveness in the world, in our country, and even at family gatherings can sometimes make everything feel hopeless. But if your thoughts start to spiral down that dark hole, keep in mind what makes the world a magnificent place. For me and many others, music is toward the top of that list. If you’re […]