Episodes

  • 146-The Big Recap Pt.4
    Jul 29 2025

    It is time to dedicate another episode to the purpose of reviewing some of the topics we've covered. This episode, part 4 of our recaps, will cover episodes 71-100. By episode 100, we have covered the equivelent of a "theory 4" level education, by most academic standards. We humbly thank you all for your support and for the community we are building. Help us celebrate our time together by enjoying some fond memories with us!

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    1 hr and 40 mins
  • 145-Music Apps 2025
    Jun 29 2025

    We've touched on music apps in past episodes. But we thought it might be nice to dedicate an episode to some great apps that cover ear training, rhythm, notation and practice. We will also share some of our own ear training tips that we've picked up over the years!

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • 144-Renaissance Music Pt.1 (Early-Mid)
    May 29 2025

    Continuing from episode 134, Middle Ages Music Pt.2, we will now get into the early to mid Renaissance period. In this episode, we will cover the composition techniques and musical stylings of composers, such as Guillaume Dufay and Josquin Des Prez (within the church and outside the chuch), begining in the 15th century.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 143-The Big Recap Pt.3
    Apr 27 2025

    We decided to dedicate another episode to the purpose of reviewing some of the topics we've covered up to a certain point. This episode, part 3 of our recaps, will cover episodes 40-70! By episode 70, we have covered the equivelent of a "theory 3" level education, in academic circles. We humbly thank you all for your support and for the community we are building. Help us celebrate our time together by enjoying some fond memories with us!

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 142-Melodic Dictation Pt.8-Locrian Mode
    Mar 28 2025

    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 elusive Locrian mode. Let's listen!

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    1 hr and 28 mins
  • 141-The Blues Pt.3-Piedmont and Texas Blues
    Feb 28 2025

    In episodes 64 and 89, we discussed the roots of blues and country and delta blues. Now we spread out from these genres to cover Texas blues and Piedmont blues. We will discuss how the sounds from these regions stand apart and a few of the main artists that influeced these styles.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 140-Listener Compositions Pt.8
    Jan 29 2025
    This, our 8th Listener Compositions episode, is all about our fine listeners and their fine talents. Let's hear what they've been up to! This episode will feature the original music of Soren Thomsen (Current Maso), Edward Bender, Thomas Czarples, Emily Zhang and Keith Andrews!
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • 139-Harmonic Sequences Pt.1
    Dec 29 2024

    Melodic sequences occur frequently in music. They are often accompanied by harmonic sequences. Certain harmonic sequence patterns are constructed to preserve good voice leading without breaking the pattern. In this episode, we will focus on the descending circle of fifths sequence.

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    1 hr and 2 mins