63-Harmonic Progression Pt.6 (V/III, V/VI)

14-Being a Performer: A musical performance should really be all about the music. But there is still a performance element that tends to engage the viewing and listening audience. Let's talk about some pointers on how to enhance your over all show! by Music Student 101

24 min listen

25-The Circle of Fifths: When writing a song or a piece of music, it's good to know how certain chords and harmonies work together. An understanding of the circle of fifths can make this fairly simple. In this episode we will follow the circle all the way through and hit... by Music Student 101

64 min listen

08-Minor Scales and Key Signatures: This episode is all about the minor scale. We will discuss minor key signatures and how to identify them by using the order of sharps or flats and a few other tricks we picked up along the way. We will discuss the circle of fifths, as it applies to... by Music Student 101

37 min listen

03-Theory Basics Pt.2: Rhythm: Welcome to part 2 of our theory fundamentals series. This episode will cover the elements of rhythm. Learn about note values and their durations. Explore time signatures and how to distinguish simple and compound meter. You may wish to follow along... by Music Student 101

16 min listen

06-Good and Bad Study Habits: This episode addresses the music student and their study habits. We will focus on how to make the best of your time, both inside and outside the classroom. We will also give you a glimpse inside your professor's head when it comes to your interactions... by Music Student 101

29 min listen

02-Theory Basics Pt.1: Melody and Harmony: This, our first theory podcast, is elementary but crucial. In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, we will have a brief discussion on melody and harmony. We will also touch on scales, intervals and triads. Part 2 will cover rhythm. You may... by Music Student 101

9 min listen

11-Music Career Possibilities: The career path of a musician can be a little unclear and equally uncertain. But have no fear! We are here as proof that you can make a comfortable living in the field of music. We will discuss the technical path (stage hands, roadies, live and... by Music Student 101

44 min listen

10-Ear Training-Intervals: Perk up your ears and get ready for more ear training. Being able to hear and identify simple intervals is the gateway to ear training excellence! If you've been through our theory episode on intervals (Ep. 09), now you can just sit back, listen and... by Music Student 101

21 min listen

12-Basic Triads, In Theory: Triads are the building blocks of harmony. In this episode, we will introduce you to the 4 basic triads: major, minor, augmented and diminished. We will discuss the theory behind them, the moods they evoke and the functions they serve. by Music Student 101

37 min listen

05-Major Scales and Key Signatures: Listen as we dig a little deeper into the major scale. We will also discuss key signatures and how to identify them by using the order of sharps or flats and a few tricks we picked up along the way. The circle of fifths will make its brief debut as... by Music Student 101

42 min listen

16-Diatonic Chords: Many great chord progressions in tonal music are based on specific sequences of triads and chords. These progressions sound naturally fulfilling or appealing. These chords often all consist of notes that strictly come from the major or minor... by Music Student 101

51 min listen

38-Pentatonic Scales: Pentatonic scales are five note scales that span the length of an octave. Major and minor scales, along with their respective modes, are all considered "heptatonic" or "seven note" scales. These scales also have five note subsets that are easier to... by Music Student 101

32 min listen

17-The Piano (feat. Matthew Dutot Slocum): The piano is a complex and beautiful instrument. It's fairly easy to learn, but quite challenging to master. In this episode, we will speak to a man that knows it up and down; Matthew Dutot Slocum. We will discuss where he is, how he got there, and... by Music Student 101

69 min listen

21-Playing In A Cover Band (feat. Miguel Martinez): There's no better way to get your performance feet wet than playing in a cover band! The material is there. You just have to learn it and execute it properly. The crowd will immediately connect with your music because they already know it! But there's... by Music Student 101

38 min listen

24-MIDI: MIDI is one of the greatest things to happen to music and those who work with it. This music based language allows for the entry and edit of musical notes and their attributes. It also allows for the synchronization and communication between musical... by Music Student 101

75 min listen

09-Intervals, In Theory: Understanding intervals is an essential part of understanding, analyzing and critically listening to music. In this episode, we will discuss the theory behind intervals. Listen and learn the types of intervals and their roles. Find out some tips how... by Music Student 101

35 min listen

04-Ear Training Tips: Ear training is an essential part of musical growth. In this episode we will discuss its process and some of our own ideas on how to develop it. We will also cover some great apps, websites and other resources you can use to sharpen your ears and your... by Music Student 101

26 min listen

15-Inversions and Figured Bass: When you invert a chord, you rearrange it's pitch order. This can serve several purposes. In this episode, we will cover inversions for triads and seventh chords, how they're built and how to listen for them. We will also cover figured bass, a means... by Music Student 101

33 min listen

01-Intro To Music Student 101: Welcome! Learn about us and our goals in this inaugural episode! Hosts, Matt and Jeremy, discuss their mission, their backgrounds and give a preview of the journey ahead. Though our target audience is the entry level music student, this podcast is... by Music Student 101

16 min listen

26-The Bass (feat. Aaron Branson): The bass has a special effect on the listener. The frequencies in the lower register can often be felt just as much as they are heard. The bass can tell us more about harmonic progression and it can also tie the rhythm and melody sections together.... by Music Student 101

103 min listen

19-Cadences: A piece of music is often laid out like a poem or a story. The sentences and paragraphs can be likened to motives and phases. The punctuations and ends of these thoughts can be likened to the cadences. Some ask questions. Some answer the questions.... by Music Student 101

24 min listen

18-Harmonic Progression Pt.1: I, ii, IV, V: Harmonic dictation is an essential part of the music students curriculum. It can be a powerful tool for any musician because it will help to solidify an understanding of harmony and harmonic progression. In this episode, we will give tips and... by Music Student 101

30 min listen

13-Ear Training-Basic Triads: We've already given a good listen to the interval in episode 10. Let's add one more note to it and hear what the triad sounds like. We will discuss the sonic characteristics of the four basic triads: major, minor, augmented and diminished and their... by Music Student 101

42 min listen

07-Odd Time Signatures: Finding The Beat: In order to play with other musicians, you have to be on the same page as them, rhythmically and tonally. In this episode, we will tackle the rhythmic aspect of music and how to identify what time signature (or meter signature) by using your ears... by Music Student 101

30 min listen

28-Nonchord Tones: Sometimes you will encounter notes that don't belong to the chords they are sounding over. These notes are just what they sound like, nonchord tones! In this episode, we will discover the main types of non chord tones: the passing tone, the neighbor... by Music Student 101

60 min listen

22-Voice Leading Pt.1: One big goal in tonal composition is to have good counterpoint within your harmonies. To do that, we need to learn how to approach part writing in the proper manner. To do that, we must first learn the principles of voice leading and why they are... by Music Student 101

76 min listen

69-Modulation To Closely Related Keys Pt.2: Picking up from where we left off on episode 50, we will continue our discussion on modulation to closely related keys. We will talk about modulating to relative keys. We will discuss chromatic modulations, with and without pivot chords. We will also... by Music Student 101

92 min listen

32-7th Chords Pt.1: II7, V7: We've given the 7th chords a good listen. Now it's time to discuss the theory behind them and some of the conventions to consider while using them in part writing. This episode will focus on the ii7 and the V7 chords as well as their inversions. It's... by Music Student 101

57 min listen

52-7th Chords Pt.2: The Others: At this point, we've discussed the two most common diatonic 7th chords: V7 and II7. Now, we will discuss "The Others". These are the VII7, IV7, VI7, I7 and III7 chords. We will take a little time with each of these, give them a listen, discuss... by Music Student 101

79 min listen

23-Melodic Dictation Pt.1: A melodic dictation exam is something you may or may not have to reckon with in your musical journey. Passing this course is essential for a music student working towards a degree. But for anyone, academia aside, these tips and tricks will help you... by Music Student 101

71 min listen

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