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  • William Caplin and Analyzing Classical Form

    William Caplin and Analyzing Classical Form
    Apr 14 2017
    In episode 13 of the AOC Podcast I talk to William Caplin, author of Analyzing Classical Form. This book, and his previous book have been instrumental in my development as a composer.
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    30 min
  • Samuel Adler and The Study of Orchestration

    Samuel Adler and The Study of Orchestration
    Apr 7 2017
    In episode 12 of the AOC Podcast I talk to Samuel Adler about Orchestration and his book, The Study of Orchestration.
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    36 min
  • Partimenti and the Secrets of the Greatest Composers – An Interview with Robert Gjerdingen

    Partimenti and the Secrets of the Greatest Composers – An Interview with Robert Gjerdingen
    Mar 14 2016
    We interview Robert Gjerdingen, author of the book "Music in the Galant Style". We talk about Partimenti, the tool used to train the greatest composers from Mozart to Debussy and Stravinsky.
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    57 min
  • Understanding Harmony

    Understanding Harmony
    Jan 21 2016
    Harmony is one of the core elements of music composition, but it can be difficult to get your head wrapped around the subject. In this episode, you'll learn about the fundamentals of harmony, from we get chords to creating chord progressions.
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    35 min
  • My Principles of Orchestration

    My Principles of Orchestration
    Mar 4 2015
    Orchestration is a tempting thing for any composer. The excitement of conducting your own piece in front of 80-120 players, bringing the audience to tears... it's hard to beat. But are you ready for it? In this episode, learn about the principles of orchestration.
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    28 min
  • Understanding Musical Form

    Understanding Musical Form
    Nov 11 2014
    Musical form is a tool that has been used by every great composer from Bach, to Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler, and even living composers. But what is musical form, and how does it work? In this episode learn the fundamentals of classical musical form.
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    24 min
  • Creativity and Music Composition

    Creativity and Music Composition
    Oct 1 2014
    Episode 7 of the Art of Composing Podcast. In this episode, we look at creativity - what it is, how to find it, and how to explore your creative boundaries.
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    31 min
  • The Pathway to Mastery, Part 3 – Beyond the Apprencticeship

    The Pathway to Mastery, Part 3 – Beyond the Apprencticeship
    May 10 2014
    Having a mentor can really help catapult your apprenticeship and speed up your process of mastery. But how do you find a mentor? And how do you take advantage of that mentor-protege relationship? Find out in this episode of the Art of Composing Podcast.
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    26 min