In this vlog, I show the techniques I talked about in the previous video on sketching. …
Five Tips for Better Sketching
Sketching is a critical skill. Here are five tips to improve your ability to sketch. …
Composing a Chord Progression
Watch me compose a functional chord progression. I took the music out that was around 9 minutes in. Major chart Minor chart Article on Diatonic Harmony …
Hearing Loss and Composers
Don't ruin your hearing. In this episode, I talk about why it's important for composers to protect their hearing. Listen to the music "Pancho Villa Rides" here: …
Five Minute Speed Composing Session
Watch me compose as quick as I can in five minutes. The goal of this episode is to just show you what it's like to sit down and write some music. It's really no big deal. I sit. I play. I …
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Dealing with Writer’s Block
Have you ever wanted to compose but ran into writer's block? This episode gives you a few strategies to tackle this universal problem that all composers have. …