Finding Rhythms (Presenter Robin Harris)

How to think about rapping from two different perspectives where music producer Fred explains how to ryhme a lyrical sentence but from a Techincal perspective. This involves understanding beats in the bar and where the heavy beats lie and on what beat the ryhme scheme lands. Rapper /MC Kenny describes simple flow and rap from a lyrical perspective and encourages listeners to learn from the greats by copying their styles and then making their own schemes of rhyme.

Listen to Robin chat with Producer Mahlon describe and pull apart Wiley's track 'Boasty' featuring Sean Paul, Stefflon & Idris Elba. Learn about the structure of songs and how important sections, breaks, drops and sweeps can be to create an interesting story in the music.

In this podcast, we learn how top producer Andy Jones builds trust and confidence when working with artists in the recording studio. He explains how fear can be a positive force for confidence building, how the modern studio can be simply on a bedroom floor, how a producer interacts with an artist to get the best out of them. He describes how being in the studio requires many professional skills which includes discipline and patience to ensure quality results.

Learn from course graduate Chezdek... What are the challenges which face young people and what are the criminal justice traps. To learn more about these opportunities please visit our website www.finding-rhythms.co.uk

Find out what led Nathan to playing the drums Hear about his career with Amy Winehouse, Emile Sande and other celebrated artists. Why is he passionate about working with Finding Rhythms as a producer. Learn how he breaks down the sounds of the drums. What beats and grooves does he find himself returning to and what beats has he played / recorded the most in his recording career. Hear how he can breakdown the history of some of the most infectious drum grooves including funk, soul, gospel, swing etc How does he relate to modern electronic programmed beats and where does that leave the acoustic drummer now? Is the sound of drill / trap production really about automation and unplayable on the kit or is this just a challenge?

Learn how Finding Rhythms met David and Isaac when working at the UK open Prison Springhill HMP. 

Listen to Tim Titsworth who talks with Robin about how to both produce great music and at the same time develop employment skills and personal strengths. Tim describes the effect of working together produces an ongoing friendship and collaborative group. How the skills and confidence of the learners has developed and produced outstanding musical results and bonds between them.

Jess is a professional singer who has worked with some of the biggest names in the music industry including Noel Gallagher and Professor Green. In this episode she shares some of her experiences of working in all category UK prisons with music charity Finding Rhythms. Her most powerful memories are of leading a Finding Rhythms' recording project in Grendon HMP which is the UK's only Therapy Prison. She shares songs on this podcast from projects in Cat A Whitemoor HMP, Grendon HMP and Swinfen Hall YOI.

BBC Presenter / Opera Singer Wynne Evans talks to Finding Rhythms Founder and Ex-Offender Ross

A short extract from Founder Robin Harris talking to Sally Fairfax from BBC Humber 11th March 2021

Explore how Aaron May breaks down the beats into their individual stems, understand the defining characteristics of their sound.

Engineer Producer Aaron May and Founder Robin Harris talk about songs which were super inspiring during their work in UK prisons in the past 5 years. Listen to how Aaron views the workshop and how he relies on the skills and artistic input of prisoners to create the shape of the music and then how he adds the production to bring the tracks to their true potential.

Poet Francesca Beard talks about poetry and lyrics

A simple step by step analysis of how a drill / trap beat is created. Ever wondered how that ominous, murky dark sound is created with crackling skippy hi hats? This podcast will look behind some of the techniques to create this sound. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Zimbabwean born Singer Thabo explores the power of singing and expressing emotion. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Finding Rhythms graduate and incredible vocalist Stevie tells us about her journey in music and beyond and talks about how Finding Rhythm's played a vital role in her development. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

An insight into the roots and background of Drill and how it developed it's own UK sound. Ian gives his view on lyrical content, the cultural backdrop and the challenges of running a label.

In this podcast, Xidus will go into detail about the evolution of the MC and where the rapper fits into the music industry. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Tim worked for the most iconic House Studio Chicago Trax where clients included Marshall Jefferson, Daryl Pandy, and Farley “Jackmaster” Funk. In this episode he breaks down the evolution of House from the early days and explains what makes it so infectious. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Founder & Creative Director Robin Harris introduces Music Charity Finding Rhythms who have been working in UK prison and communites producing music of outstanding quality archivng the lives of individuals who have found themselves in a difficult place. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Brooklyn born Kenny talks about growing up in East New York during the formative years of Hip Hop. He also provides insight on how to draw inspiration, the craft of rapping and the importance of professionalism. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Aaron talks about how Dubstep came from the creative minds of two young teenagers in South London. He will break down the main components of the genre and explain the process of creating the unique sound. This series is produced by Finding Rhythms and presented by Founder Musician / Producer Robin Harris

Heidi provides an interesting and insightful look at the power of singing, what inspired her, early influences, what makes a voice communicate to an audience and the importance of seeking out the roots of music.

How does Ben create an impression when meeting learners for the first time. How does he view music workshops in prison. Ben breaks down the process into the basic steps taken to produce a fully mastered and completed piece of music. Listen to the music he's created on over 20 + projects in the last 10 years.