“Songs”. “Pieces” if you're a classical nerd (I am). They're what we live for, and there are far too many to remember. This is why we write down music.
And there are SO many ways to do it. Indeed the…
Read moreOne thing separates musicians from nonmusicians, mainly: musicians play music regularly. This book is a tool to get new musicians started thinking and doing music. It provides a structure, a time frame to use, and some perspective to get started.
MUSIC IS THE ART OF SOUND
Sound is described and understood through physics and therefore one must THINK
One creates music using one's body, as in athletics and therefore one must perceive, feel & LISTEN
Any Art is a language, one chooses and then communicates. It is a Doing, one must PLAY
Music is understandable, not mysterious, and it can be learned, but it requires effort REPEAT
Songdog Music Education is not like any other education site you will find on the web:
Most think of music in terms of genre. We know that sound is universal.
Most think studying music is only one instrument. Every instrument makes sound, universally.
Most think that music ability is some weird mystical “Gift.” Every musician has earned it. This means you can too.
At Songdog we are TEACHING ARTISTS
It's what we do. No one does it better. Reach Out and see (or rather, hear)
A Sample of what happens when you let a composer loose with a bunch of middle school singers: They make up stuff!! This song is the result of a residency in which Songdog collaborated with the choir students to create a school spirit song.