Podcasts about chords

Waltz for Debby is the sound that all "boring coffeehouse jazz" tries to imitate, but none can replicate. Featuring Bill Evans on piano, Scott LaFaro on bass and Paul Motian on drums, this 1962 live album has become the template for every AI jazz playlist. And yet, it stands apart as one of the greatest jazz piano trio albums of all time. Pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin listen to the full album, track-by-track, describing what they hear in the music that lends this album its undeniable humanity.-------------------------------Learn to play tracks from You'll Hear It. Join the You'll Hear It Players Club: https://yhi.link/players-club-------------------------------Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes FREE today: https://yhi.link/linernotes-4-------------------------------Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs:https://openstudiojazz.com/-------------------------------

Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin take turns playing each other songs, and the goal is to get the biggest involuntary reaction out of the other guy. Along the way, they break down what's actually happening in the music. In a final round, they have to sit through their opponent's pick without cracking. Who gets the best reactions? You decide. Share your verdict in the comments.Listen to the playlist: https://tinyurl.com/3cmnby37-------------------------------Learn to play Led Zeppelin's "The Ocean". Join the You'll Hear It Players Club: https://yhi.link/the_ocean-------------------------------Learn to talk like a jazz musician. Download the Liner Notes FREE today: https://yhi.link/linerNotes-3-------------------------------Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs:https://openstudiojazz.com/-------------------------------

He ran a Fortune 500 company and hid that he was a musician; He tells me why he returned to his first love. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) George Barrett spent ye...

She never sang a note in college. Now Shooter Jennings produces her. Get the stories behind the episodes -> Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Alicia Blue went to college to be a poet and had never played...

New albums all hand-picked from jazz pianist Adam Maness for your listening pleasure. 00:00 - Intro01:51- Epiphanie - Domi & JD Beckhttps://store.bluenote.com/products/domi-jd-beck-who-asked?srsltid=AfmBOoqy83sYVjg7gWOWEPzDP1lzL0qSN3BWoiNb80SR6foAtB1hFJUi 05:45 - Solidarity Song - Terri Lyne Carringtonhttps://terrilynecarrington.bandcamp.com/album/trip-the-night-fantastic08:01 - Eye Level - Fathershttps://store.bluenote.com/products/fathers-fathers?variant=45730941010111&utm_source=Original&utm_campaign=KennyBeats20260610&utm_medium=direct&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluenote.com%2F&utm_board=bluenote&utm_country=US&utm_linkurl=bluenote.lnk.to%2Ffathers&lf=09636c21c8ac71dedf000e172e87d2a610:37 - Tagore - Charles Lloydhttps://store.bluenote.com/products/charles-lloyd-sangam-friends?srsltid=AfmBOorf1UxNmnTthTwtn0_zwgRhQmgDPrf_q9bYi0JObJCE-vYEtzKg 12:58 - Tethered - Nduduzo Makahthinihttps://store.bluenote.com/products/nduduzo-makhathini-the-myth-we-choose?variant=45410756886719&utm_source=Original&utm_campaign=NduduzoMakhathini20260330&utm_medium=direct&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bluenote.com%2F&utm_board=bluenote&utm_country=US&utm_linkurl=nduduzomakhathini.lnk.to%2Fthemythwechoose&lf=eb502d0210407eb575699b99ef700288 15:28 - Stella By Starlight - Joey Alexanderhttps://joeyalexander.bandcamp.com/album/celestial-keeper 17:51 - Bem Querer - Curio Curiohttps://curiocurio.bandcamp.com/album/curi-curi19:43 - Out of the quiet - Richard Spavenhttps://richardspaven.bandcamp.com/album/light-of-day

She wrote her funniest song while crying in a grocery store. A songwriter with a PhD in breakups. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Anna May got the breakup text on ...

Seventeen records in, she is not sure the eighteenth is worth making. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Michelle Malone got signed to Arista out of Atlanta in the la...

He spent 38 years pitching Nashville's legends. Almost none of them knew he wrote songs too. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Lance Cowan spent close to four decade...

Join Infinite and Brick for a guest-free deep dive into the language of music—how instruments “talk,” how arrangements create emotion, and why certain sounds carry meaning beyond the lyrics. From the way rhythm locks in the body to how melody speaks to the mind, they'll break down what to listen for and how to understand what you're hearing. They'll also cover practical basics every artist should know before signing a music contract—terminology, common traps, and questions to ask—so you can protect your work and your future.Homework Assignment:Listen & Map the Instruments**: Pick one track you love and write down the main roles each instrument plays (rhythm, melody, harmony, texture). Note when each instrument enters and what changes emotionally.Chord + Rhythm Check**: Find the chord progression (or listen for changes) and identify the song's rhythmic “engine” (drums/groove/percussion). Write 3 observations about how the groove supports the melody.Contract Prep Questions**: Choose a real contract clause you've seen (royalties, publishing, masters, exclusivity, term). Write:  What it means in plain language  What you think you're giving up  5 questions you would ask before signingWe would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.Support the show

You'll Hear It is a weekly listening party for people who love music ... a little too much. Every Monday, Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin sit down with one great album and break it down track-by-track. They listen, demonstrate what they are hearing, and put words to the moments you have always felt and haven't been able to explain. You'll never hear your favorite albums the same way again.You'll Hear It returns with Season 15: August 2026. 

Join Magnus Zetterlund with UK-based mandolin teacher Mike Giverin (Mando Mike) to explore why learning an instrument transforms lives. Mike shares his journey from seeing Nickel Creek at 14 to building his YouTube channel with 170+ free lessons. Discover his two teaching philosophies—nurturing absolute beginners and fixing technique for musicians switching instruments. Hear the story behind his book "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand," dive into right-hand escape motions, and explore why chords are philosophically fascinating. Plus, insights on his band the Jaywalkers and why practice truly makes perfect.Here are the weblinks mentioned in the show.Visit our website for more episodes:https://mandolinsecrets.com/podcastVisit Mike Giverins' website:https://www.mandomike.comTopics Covered:Mike's Origin StoryFirst encounter: Nickel Creek concert at age 14Started mandolin at a bluegrass session in Northwest UKEarly teacher also ran weekly bluegrass jam sessions24 years of mandolin playing since that first lessonChris Thile as primary inspirationMusical Background & TrainingBrass band experience (age 8-13) in the UK traditionLearned to read music formally; classical musician approachThree distinct musical styles shaped his playing: bluegrass, folk, and Irish4Square The Jaywalkers BandMando Mike YouTube ChannelStarted May 2018 with 3 videos per month (released simultaneously)Shifted to 2 videos per month after 2 yearsTotal: 170-200 free lessons (no monetization)Philosophy: "Shop front" for teaching style, not about views or subscriptionsAlways provides tab and music notation with videosPandemic-driven transition to online lessons filled his teaching schedulePairing with weekend gigging with Jaywalkers—exactly what he wantedTeaching Philosophy & Student CategoriesCategory 1: Absolute BeginnersOften retired people who've always wanted to learnJoy of opening up "a secret world" to new musiciansEmphasis on correct technique from day oneRecent student: Grateful Dead fan using lyric sheets instead of chord chartsCategory 2: Experienced Musicians (Guitar, Ukulele, Violin)Wrong pick directions and habits from other instrumentsHigh success rate after fixing pick strokes (2-3 tunes usually fixes the issue)Violinists: Good melody understanding, excellent reading, but need chord playing introductionGuitarists: Natural chord understanding but struggle with mandolin-specific pickingThe Bill Cheatham Solo CollaborationDavid Benedict's group video project featuring different playersMike's contribution: bluegrass-influenced soloChallenge: balancing complexity—not too fancy, but distinctly "you"Hundreds of takes wrestling with note selectionThe Broken Hand Story: "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand"Christmas 2016: Family game of picking up a shrinking cereal box with teeth while leaning overMike fell and broke his left-hand middle finger (the bone you break when punching)Four weeks without fretting handSolution: intense right-hand workContent: right-hand patterns, cross-picking exercises, alternate picking progressionsDesperation breakthrough: playing fiddle tunes on open strings onlyResult: A book of pure right-hand techniques (tongue-in-cheek title, serious content)Exercise value: Playing melodies without fretting hand forces picking hand awarenessWhy Everyone Should Learn an InstrumentTravis Kelsey (Taylor Swift's fiancé, NFL player) podcast insight: proves practice makes you betterPhysical, mental, and subconscious benefitsBrain activation: learning instruments activates more areas than almost anything elseHumility and connection: requires approaching others with humility"Music for Life" teaching philosophy: enjoy the journey, growth is a bonusNot about becoming professional; about lifelong benefitsThe Philosophy of ChordsWhat are chords, really? Existential music questionRole of chords: accompanying a melody, creating harmonyChord rhythm variations: 2 per bar, 4 per bar, flexible depending on songTeaching challenge: explaining why G is G when you can't see the guitar fretboardSolution: Play-along tracks essential for understanding chords in contextStudents often overthink chords; they're simply what the song needsMandolin Rhythm vs. Bluegrass RhythmMandolin rhythm sounds different than guitar rhythm in rhythm sectionsBluegrass context: very specific percussive approach (chop chord)Mike's perspective: gets bored of chop chords quicklyAlternative rhythm approaches in folk/Irish settingsFiddle chopping (learned from Casey Dreason at Sore Fingers) opens new possibilitiesRich world of mandolin rhythm beyond bluegrass choppingReading Music & TablatureNot critical, but opens up learning possibilitiesMike's approach: teach full spectrum (by ear, tab, music notation)Benefits: when you find a song online, you can learn it without a teacher converting to mandolin tabRetired/beginner students often come from classical piano backgrounds and need score readingUK Bluegrass Scene6-7 festivals every summer across the countryMajor hubs: London, Chester (Northwest)Sore Fingers: Legendary Easter bluegrass camp at a private schoolWeek-long camp with American tutors covering mandolin, fiddle, banjo, old-time instrumentsPast instructors: Mike Marshall, Tim O'Brien, John Moore (Chris Thile's first teacher), Jacob JollifeFoursquare and Crossover: major UK bluegrass festivalsOnline Teaching ChallengesLack of simultaneous playing togetherImportance of play-along tracks to make chords sensibleTechnical exercise delivery vs. real-time guidanceTiming adjustments happen subconsciously in person; online requires explicit communicationResponsibility shifts to student for practice accountabilityPost-Pandemic Teaching ObservationsFewer students motivated by session playingMore people learning "just because they've always fancied it"Value of community: small online lesson communities fulfill musical needsBalance: encouraging progress often requires playing with others, but not everyone's goalFeatured Collaboration:Bill Cheatham solo (David Benedict video project)Mike's Websites & Contact:Mandomike.com (all mandolin content, free YouTube lessons)Jwalkers.co.uk (Jaywalkers band information)Teaching Resources:Book: "How to Practice the Mandolin with a Broken Hand" (right-hand techniques)YouTube: 170+ free lessons with tab and notationOnline lessons available through websitePlay-along tracks for all lessons (emphasized importance)Mentioned Events & Organizations:Sore Fingers (UK bluegrass camp, Easter)Foursquare (UK folk festivals)Crossover (UK bluegrass festival)Cardiff Bay Festival (Wales, where Magnus performed)Music for Life (UK school music teaching company)Chester location (Northwest UK, between Manchester and Liverpool)Key Philosophical Insights:"Learning an instrument is the best way of proving that practice makes you better"Chords are existential—they're what the song needs, not an overcomplicationTeaching reveals music through fresh eyes of non-musiciansPlaying together (sessions, bands) accelerates musicianship more than solo studyBrain development from instruments unmatched by other activitiesKey Techniques Discussed:Pick escape motionsCross-picking (not Jesse McReynolds style, just alternating)Grace notes/picked ornamentsRight-hand patterns without fretting handFiddle chopping on mandolinChord rhythm variationsOpen string exercises (removing fretting hand to fix picking)Rest str

Rhett Miller got the lifetime achievement award. He almost dreaded the speech. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Rhett Miller has fronted the Old 97's for 33 years w...

Shoshana is joined by Christie Baugher back on Scene to Song to discuss melodic and harmonic suspensions as a musical-theater storytelling device. Christie Baugher is a Los Angeles-based writer/performer. Her musicals include The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul and Leni Riefenstahl Is Going To Tell You The Truth. A suspension is a held note that clashes with a new chord and resolves, and we explore how it is used throughout musical theater to create tension and further storytelling. Or as Shoshana says,  “it's dissonance, but one that is tied to what came before” Music Featured: ”Oh What a Beautiful Morning” from Oklahoma! “People Will Say We're in Love” from Oklahoma! “Somewhere” from West Side Story "Gethsemane (I Only Want to Say)" from Jesus Christ Superstar “Pinball Wizard” from The Who's Tommy “Almost Forgotten” from The Fitzgeralds of St. Paul “Yours, Yours, Yours” from 1776 You can write to scenetosong@gmail.com with a comment or question or to be a guest. Follow on Instagram @‌ScenetoSong and on Facebook at "Scene to Song with Shoshana Greenberg Podcast." Sign up for the monthly e-newsletter at scenetosong.substack.com and consider supporting on Patreon. Theme music by Julia Meinwald.

The Comic Crusaders Podcast is swinging into the Spider-Verse with Roseanne A. Brown to talk about Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords, a graphic novel that gives Gwen Stacy a lot more than a villain to punch. This story puts Gwen between her life as Ghost-Spider, her place in The Mary Janes, pressure at home with George Stacy, the legacy of her late mother Helen, and the complicated arrival of music superstar Trixie St. Dixie. Add in Spider-Punk, Arachnid, and the battle over Magnolia House, and this book becomes a sharp, emotional, music-fueled ride with real heart. What makes this episode special is how much the conversation goes beyond surface-level Marvel talk. Roseanne gets into character, emotional stakes, music as identity, the lure of fame, and how Gwen's journey becomes a story about choosing who you are before somebody else makes that choice for you. If you love Spider-Verse stories with actual soul, this one is for you. Get your copy of Ghost-Spider: Broken Chords by Roseanne A. Brown Now! Follow Roseanne on Instaram at @rosiesrambles & Facebook at @roseanneabrown Thank you for Watching / Listening! We appreciate your support! Host Al Mega Follow on Twitter | Instagram | Facebook: @TheRealAlMega / @ComicCrusaders Make sure to Like/Share/Subscribe if you haven't yet Rumble/Twitch: ComicCrusaders YouTube: / comiccrusadersworld Visit the official Comic Crusaders Comic Book Shop: comiccrusaders.shop Visit the OFFICIAL Comic Crusaders Swag Shop at: comiccrusaders.us Main Site: https://www.comiccrusaders.com/​​​​ Edited/Produced/Directed by Al Mega Want to create amazing live streams like ours? Then look no further than StreamYard! The BEST and EASIEST to use Streaming Solution on Earth! Check it out at: : https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6492786798886912

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Roman Jugg in conversation with David Eastaugh https://www.facebook.com/roman.jugg n late 1981, Jugg worked with the Damned as a touring keyboardist before becoming a full-time member in 1982 for the album Strawberries. Jugg also worked on a number of Damned-adjacent projects, including Naz Nomad and the Nightmares (under the alias Sphix Svenson_. and David Vanian and the Phantom Chords. After Captain Sensible left The Damned in 1984, Jugg moved from keyboards to main guitar and became a full member on the studio albums Phantasmagoria (1985) and Anything (1986). After the 1989 breakup of The Damned he continued to work with Dave Vanian and Bryn Merrick, forming The Phantom Chords. A studio album called David Vanian and the Phantom Chords was released in 1995. In May 2004, after a nine-year absence, Jugg released a new solo album called Papa Loco.

Forgotten Cello MusicEpisode 87Forgotten Skills: I Wrote a BookChord ScalesThere are several skills that have been neglected or outright excluded from a Classical Musician's training. Certainly from the average weekly, private lessons. What are those forgotten skills?1) Knowledge of chords (to know how any note fits into a chord)2) ImprovisationThis episode is entirely based on my own experience and how I have been trained to see, hear, experience, and play Classical Music. The book that I wrote is a result of my own journey to play music better, to understand more fully how and why notes are played in a certain way, and to be able to play more consistently and confidently. The title of said book is Scales, Arpeggios, Chords, and Cadences. It should be reissued under the more appropriate title of Chord Scales. The purpose of this book was to help myself discover where the notes lay on my fingerboard so as to confidently play them with greater accuracy. (Mapping Out the Fingerboard)It was always a mystery as to how others could simply play with confidence, finding notes without fear of missing anything. And when I played with church or non-classical musicians it was astounding that they knew what notes to play and the chords that went with those notes. My book is laid out as follows:​ One Octave Scale​ One Octave Arpeggio 3: Triad Chord Scale in Root Position​ Chord Scale in playable sonority in “Root Position”​ Primary Chords and Basic Chord Progression in Root Position​ Dominant 7th arpeggioTo purchase you can find this book and others on my Patreon, Sheetmusicplus, Musescore, and Amazonhttps://www.patreon.com/travelingcello?utm_campaign=creatorshare_creatorhttps://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/explore?q=Aaron%20sinnetthttps://musescore.com/sheetmusicAmazon Print-On-Demandhttps://a.co/d/01sZXK1YThank you for listening and interacting with my podcast.

Many guitarists spend years learning new chords while overlooking the habits that actually make chords sound clean, confident, and musical. In this episode, we'll explore the three biggest reasons your chords aren't sounding their best and what you can do to fix them. Download the Guide to Clear Sounding Chords and learn the simple adjustments that make every chord cleaner, clearer, and easier to play. https://www.playguitaracademy.com/chordguide SHOW NOTES - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/5-things-to-practice-every-single-day-save-decades-of-frustration PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE (SUBSCRIBE) - https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2026 Play Guitar Academy

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back musician and actor Levi Petry to catch up on Bruce Springsteen, starting with reactions to recent shows and the tour's purposeful, righteous energy, including standout moments like “War” into “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Long Walk Home,” “House of a Thousand Guitars,” “American Skin (41 Shots),” and the Tom Morello “Tom Joad” performance, plus crowd differences and setlist changes between nights. They discuss Springsteen's onstage comments condemning political violence, the challenge of balancing deep cuts with casual-fan expectations, and the craft of setlist construction. Levi shares mixed feelings about the film “Delivery From Nowhere,” then talks about Springsteen's unreleased-albums tracks before spotlighting his new EP “Sunday Morning Donut Run,” including the nearly seven-minute closer “A Big Love,” and where to stream it. https://www.levipetree.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Jesse Jackson welcomes back musician and actor Levi Petree to catch up on Bruce Springsteen, starting with reactions to recent shows and the tour's purposeful, righteous energy, including standout moments like “War” into “Born in the U.S.A.,” “Long Walk Home,” “House of a Thousand Guitars,” “American Skin (41 Shots),” and the Tom Morello “Tom Joad” performance, plus crowd differences and setlist changes between nights. They discuss Springsteen's onstage comments condemning political violence, the challenge of balancing deep cuts with casual-fan expectations, and the craft of setlist construction. Levi shares mixed feelings about the film “Delivery From Nowhere,” then talks about Springsteen's unreleased-albums tracks before spotlighting his new EP “Sunday Morning Donut Run,” including the nearly seven-minute closer “A Big Love,” and where to stream it. https://www.levipetree.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Top Picks of new jazz and jazz-adjacent releases from June 2026!

It's green light go for another race through some great power pop songs of the past and present. This is the third installment in my occasional power pop series 3 Chords, 3 Minutes, & Skinny Ties.As always find a complete track list, a bonus third set of songs, and all the important links to all the important stuff over on the modcast homepage at Mistersuave.com.And keep up with me between modcasts:Subscribe - iTunesX (formerly Twitter) - @mistersuaveBluesky - @mistersuaveFacebook - facebook.com/modmodworldInstagram - instagram.com/mrrobsuaveTune in - iHeart RadioAnd listen on Mod Radio UK

This ear training episode will be like many others. The difference? All chords (except the tonic) will be full 7th chords! Will these additions muddy up our analysis? Let's find out!

Check out the latest jazz and jazz-adjacent releases for June 2026 with host and jazz drummer Kaleb Kirby.

A billion streams behind him, and it's the fan dinners that keep the tour out of the red. Get the stories behind the episodes → Subscribe to Chords of Curiosity ( https://www.curiousgoldfish.com/?modal=signup ) Barns Courtney expected his North America...

Adam Maness brings you the freshest releases of May 2026!0:00 Intro0:50 Jeff Parkerhttps://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/happy-today3:45 Greg Hutchinsonhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/kind-of-now-mw0004778588 6:15 Chris Potterhttps://chrispotterjazz.bandcamp.com/album/alive-with-ghosts-today9:09 New Jazz Undergroundhttps://www.allmusic.com/album/hoodies-mw000479189111:04 Virginia MacDonaldhttps://virginiamacdonald.bandcamp.com/album/in-search-of13:00 Harry Skolerhttps://harryskoler1.bandcamp.com/album/echoes15:05 Laurie Anderson & Sexmobhttps://laurieanderson.bandcamp.com/album/let-x-x-live17:06 Alabaster DePlumehttps://intlanthem.bandcamp.com/album/dear-children-of-our-children-i-knew-epilogue19:31 Ben Wolfehttps://benjonah.bandcamp.com/album/any-time-after-now 21:30 Joe Lovanohttps://joelovano.com/recordings/paramount-quartet/

This week we're traveling back to 18th century Manchester (and America!) with The Testament of Ann Lee! Join us as we learn about Ann Lee's life with her awful husband Abraham and fellow spiritual leader Jane Wardley, shaker spirituals, pacifism, and more! Sources: Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/pacifism/ Ngram for Pacifism: https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=pacifism&year_start=1800&year_end=2022&corpus=en&smoothing=3 George Fox on peace: https://quaker.org/legacy/minnfm/peace/fox_1651.htm Tolstoy, "The Law of Violence and the Law of Love", 1908, available at https://www.marxists.org/archive/tolstoy/1908/the-law-of-violence-and-the-law-of-love/chapter-8.html https://divinity.uchicago.edu/news/pop-religion-hunger-and-thirst-embodied-religion-testament-ann-lee https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_testament_of_ann_lee Guy Lodge, https://variety.com/2025/film/news/the-testament-of-ann-lee-review-amanda-seyfried-1236503769/ Peter Bradshaw, https://www.theguardian.com/film/2025/sep/01/the-testament-of-ann-lee-review-shaker-venice-film-festival-amanda-seyfried-mona-fastvold  Peyton Robinson, https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-testament-of-ann-lee-amanda-seyfried-film-review-2025  https://shakermuseum.org/learn/school-programs/shaker-music/ Nardi Reeder Campion, Mother Ann Lee: Morning Star of the Shakers (Brandeis University Press, 2026). https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.37730392  Linda Fujie, ""Draw the Chords of Union Stronger": The Musical Life of the American Shakers," The World of Music 35: 3 (1993): 51-79.  Daniel Patterson, The Shaker Spiritual (Dover, 1979, 2000) https://archive.org/details/shakerspiritual0000patt/page/2/mode/2up . https://www.shakermuseum.us/tis-gift-simple-things-arent-simple-seem/?nocache=1  https://home.shakerheritage.org/let-us-labor-the-evolution-of-shaker-dance/ https://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-shaker-dance-and-worship-18th-century-photo-researchers.html   https://daily.jstor.org/the-rhythms-of-shaker-dance-marked-the-shakers-as-other/  EP Thompson, Making of the English Working Class BS Youngs, "The Testimony of Christ's Second Appearing," 1823, Full text available on Google Books Nardi Reeder Campion, Mother Ann Lee (2026) https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.37730392.11  A summary view of the Millennial Church, or United Society of Believers (commonly called Shakers) : comprising the rise, progress, and practical order of the society, together with the general principles of their faith and testimony (1823), https://archive.org/details/asummaryviewmil02wellgoog/page/n4/mode/2up 

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Join Adam Maness as he delves into the best new music released in April 2026 (ish). This month we're featuring the incredible microtonal Angine de Poitrine and many more!

▶▶ Ready to connect your chords, scales, and soloing across the fretboard? Grab the Blues Solo Breakthrough free course here: https://www.playguitaracademy.com/bluessolobreakthrough   Most guitar players can play chords and they can play lead, but the moment they try to connect the two, everything falls apart. In this episode I break down the real reason switching from rhythm to lead feels awkward, disconnected, and unnatural, and what strong players are doing differently. SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE- https://www.playguitaracademy.com/blog/why-you-can-t-switch-from-chords-to-lead-464 PLAY GUITAR ACADEMY - Instant access to the tabs, backing tracks, and guitar pro files from all my lick videos, Monthly masterclasses, and weekly Q&A. https://www.playguitaracademy.com 1-on-1 Guitar Lessons - https://www.playguitaracademy.com/play-guitar-coaching PLAY GUITAR PODCAST - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/play-guitar-podcast/id1341900209 https://open.spotify.com/show/0MxjU2Y0L8PoYiTKmCtvpt YOUTUBE  (SUBSCRIBE)- https://www.youtube.com/@playguitaracademy FACEBOOK - https://www.facebook.com/PlayGuitarAcademy/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/playguitargroup/ INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/playguitaracademy Copyright ©2026 Play Guitar Academy

Part 1 of David Stonestreet's story sees us learn how he grew up Catholic, attended mass every Sunday, and knew the Bible had always been there, he just hadn't really read it. Then in Year 11, he and a friend started flipping through the New Testament over landline phone calls from Gosford to the North Shore, pointing each other to verses they were finding for the first time. What they were stumbling into, David now knows, was the Holy Spirit at work.In Part 1 of his Chip Lunch conversation, David — musician, music teacher, and early Soul Revival adjacent — takes Joel and Brayden through his faith journey. From a charismatic Catholic youth group to a pseudo-Christian cult that nearly swallowed him whole, to sitting alone in his bedroom in Gosford and finally understanding what it meant to be born again without losing himself, David's story is rich, honest, and full of unexpected turns.Along the way there's a Central Coast childhood of dam swims, dragster bikes, and neighbourhood cricket; four Catholic schools; a detour through electrical engineering before music teaching won out; and a serious reckoning with what it actually costs to walk away from a strong cultural and family faith to follow Jesus somewhere new.David also breaks down the difference between playing what's written and playing around the chords, and why that distinction matters.

When was the last time you took a moment to just play some chords on your harp and let yourself simply enjoy them? When you hear that rich, resonant sound, you know that this was what your harp was meant to sound like. Perhaps hearing someone else play chords like that was why you decided to play the harp. It's goosebump territory, for sure. You can feel it in your bones, in your core.  I don't know that there is a more beautiful sonority than a big beautiful harp chord, perhaps lushly rolled. But, I also know that there isn't a day goes by that I don't have to stop in my practice to check my chord placing to make sure I can play those chords the way I want. Just because they're beautiful, doesn't mean they're easy, but you already know that. One of the first things we harpists learn about chords is that the key to a well-played chord is in the placing. Getting the right fingers on the right strings at the right time is the biggest hurdle we face. I'm reminded of a famous quote of J. S. Bach: "There's nothing remarkable about it. All one has to do is hit the right keys at the right time and the instrument plays itself."  This seems to me to reveal an over-developed sense of humility on Bach's part. Playing an instrument is definitely not that simple, but when it comes to playing - and placing - chords, getting our fingers on the right strings at the right time is certainly a good place to start. Today's show is indeed about placing chords, but I want to offer you a different perspective, one that is less about the technique of placing chords and more about the musical situations that may call for strategic changes in the way we think about how and when to get our fingers on those right strings. In other words, I'm going to talk about when the usual "right time" isn't the right time, when you should consider breaking those rules I know you worked so hard to learn in order to make your chords sound the way you want. So get ready to break or at least bend some rules today. Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode:  Podcast Episode #205: Placing Chords: How to Find the Right Strings the First Time For extra clarity on placing techniques: How to Play Four Note Chords Without Finger Fumbles blog post in the archives. Experience the freedom of faster learning, more expressive playing, and the confidence to play like the harpist you know you can be with a My Harp Mastery membership. Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com Looking for a transcript for this episode? Did you know that if you subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts you will have access to their transcripts of each episode? LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-258  

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Step a little closer… this one's different. Velvety Grooves VG003 isn't just a mix, it's a mood. A slow burn. The kind of energy that wraps around you, pulls you in, and doesn't let go. From the very first drop, you feel it. That deep, rolling groove, smooth, confident, a little bit dangerous. A sun-kissed rework of Sylvester's “Mighty” sets the tone, and before you know it, you're locked into something hypnotic. Then “Zeus” glides in, warm, euphoric, effortless, like golden hour on a dancefloor that never sleeps. This mix moves, but it doesn't rush. It teases. Basslines that slide instead of hit. Chords that shimmer instead of shout. Vocals that feel like they're meant just for you. There's a certain kind of confidence running through this one. The playful bounce of “We Like to Party”, the irresistible pull of “Amore Automatico”, the sun-soaked glow of Nu Genea, it's all curated to make you feel something. And then it lifts. “Wake Up!” hits and suddenly the room feels lighter, brighter, like everyone's locked into the same moment. “Love Ain't Over” softens things just enough, before “Wonderful Life '25” takes you somewhere higher, eyes closed, hands up, completely gone. By the time “It's Alright” closes things out, you're not the same as when you pressed play. This is that late-night energy. The kind that turns heads without trying. The kind that makes you move a little slower, a little closer. Whether it's pre-drinks, the dancefloor, or that moment after when the music's still playing and nobody wants to leave, VG003 knows exactly what it's doing. Press play. Feel it build. And let the velvet do the talking.

In this episode, Paul addresses a common struggle among beginner guitarists: knowing lots of chords but not being able to make them sound like real songs.He breaks down the three essential elements needed to transform simple chord knowledge into actual music and provides practical advice and actionable steps for students at any level to move past the “just chords” stage.Key Topics Discussed1. Chords: The Foundation, Not the Finished ProductMost beginners already know enough chords (the “basic eight”): A, C, D, E, G (majors), plus A minor, E minor, and D minor (01:20)It's not about learning more chords, but how you play them (02:03)The "Three S's" for chord mastery:Shape: Find chords quicklySound: Make sure chords ring clearlySpeed: Move between chords smoothly (02:14)2. Strumming and Rhythm: Bringing Chords to LifeStrumming or rhythm is what breathes life into your playing (01:02)Start with a simple strum pattern—just one strum per chord per bar (03:09)Playing along with the original recording fills out the sound, even with very basic strumming (03:39)3. Timing: The Glue That Holds It TogetherMetronomes and backing tracks keep your playing in time (04:23)Play chords along with a metronome, slowly at first (e.g., 60 bpm), then gradually increase (05:02)Free online and app-based metronomes recommended (e.g., MetronomeOnline.com, Pro Metronome app) (06:02)4. Practice Example: "Horse With No Name"Uses just two simple chords and focuses on rhythm and timing (06:40)Practice hands separately: get chord shapes automatic, then layer in rhythm and timing (07:29)Start slow, loop simple patterns, and build complexity gradually (09:45)5. The Path ForwardEveryone struggles between knowing chords and playing songs (10:13)Consistency, timing, and rhythm are more important than learning endless new chordsFocus on mastery of fundamentals and layering skills together (10:45)Action Steps for StudentsPractice with a metronome: Start slow, one strum per chord, and build up speed and consistencyPlay along with tracks: Let the song fill in your basic part, and hear real progressMaster the Three S's: Focus practice on shape, sound, and speed for all your core chordsLoop simple progressions: Target consistency before complexityCommunity & SupportMembers: Share your biggest struggle (chords, strumming, timing) in the community forums (11:00)Get step-by-step guidance at Beginner Guitar Academy with direct access to Speaker A as your teacher (11:09)2-week trial available for $1 at beginnerguitaracademy.com (11:34)Final ThoughtsYou need three pieces to unlock real songs on guitar: chord knowledge, strumming/rhythm, and timing. Master these and you'll move from memorizing shapes to playing music you love. Keep practicing and tune in next week for more tips and guidance!

In episode 185 of the Guitar Music Theory podcast, Desi Serna answers listener questions and breaks down how 6 chords are built, why the 5th is sometimes omitted, and examples of their use in familiar songs.  Desi also plays and discusses the PRS Myles Kennedy Signature model guitar, highlighting its features and tonal range. If you want to expand your chord vocabulary and better understand how chords function in real songs, this episode will help you connect the dots.

LECTURE SERIESNo Podcast PacketsSummaryDr. Bob Lawrence explores the seven facts of music, providing a clear, logical framework to understand and improve your jazz playing. This episode emphasizes the importance of clarity, shapes, and rhythm in mastering music.Keywordsmusic theory, jazz piano, seven facts of music, improvisation, harmony, melody, rhythm, music educationKey TopicsThe seven facts of music: sound and silence, harmonic and melodic shapes, organization of chords and scales, movement and tension, rhythm as downbeats and upbeatsTitlesMaster the Seven Facts of Music for Jazz SuccessUnlocking Music's Secrets: The Seven Facts ExplainedSound Bites"Music is organized sound, not fragments.""Master the third, and you master music.""Rhythm is ear and body, not math."Chapters00:00 Introduction to Jazz Piano Skills and Reset Week02:58 Exploring the Seven Facts of Music05:55 Understanding Sound and Silence09:06 The Importance of Harmonic and Melodic Shapes11:55 The Role of Chords and Voicings14:53 Practicing Silence and Internal Time Control18:01 The Connection Between Harmony and Melody21:07 The Finite System of Harmonic Shapes24:02 Developing a Systematic Approach to Voicings35:25 Organizing Harmonic Shapes for Practice39:08 Understanding Melodic Construction45:10 The Direction of Melody49:54 Adding Interest with Tension57:14 Mastering Rhythm in MusicSupport the show

In deze aflevering staan we uitgebreid stil bij de verjaardag van Apple: het bedrijf bestaat vandaag precies 50 jaar. De datum is ook aangegrepen voor de opening van het Apple Museum in Utrecht. Erwin, Wolter en Floris komen er net vandaan en delen hun eerste indrukken. En we lopen voor de gelegenheid ook langs een paar van de belangrijkste Apple-geluiden, want het blijft toch een podcast. Verder vandaag: er is weer een bemande maanmissie, en dat is alweer 54 jaar geleden. We spreken met onze wetenschapsspecialist en ruimtevaartliefhebber Anna over de lancering van Artemis II. In de aflevering genoemd: de Apple-specials van Twenty Thousand Hertz: The Sound Of Apple: Tritones, Chords & Origins en The Sound Of Apple: Marimbas, Radars & Reflections Sponsor: Maak onderdeel uit van de energietransitie en werk aan het duurzame energienet van de toekomst. Bekijk alle mogelijkheden: werkenbij.alliander.com Tips uit deze aflevering: Korting: De Thuisbezorgd-app geeft momenteel bizarre kortingen: zomaar 70 procent korting op je bestelling. Doe er je voordeel mee! Serie: Last One Laughing UK seizoen 2 op Prime Video. Het inmiddels bekende concept: tien comedians zes uur opgesloten in een huis en het is verboden de lachen. De Britse versie is toch heel anders dan de Nederlandse, met vooral razendsnelle, ad-remme opmerkingen tussen de optredens door. Het duurt ook verrassend lang tot de eerste persoon afvalt… Ranglijst: The Verge heeft een toffe, interactieve Top 50 gemaakt voor Apple producten. Zodat je zelf kunt stemmen op jouw faborieten. Leuke gedaan, in de stijl van de System Software zoals MacOS oorspronkelijk heette.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We're looking at the best jazz releases of March 2026! Listen with pianist Adam Maness as he breaks down and reacts to these great tracks.Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi

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We're looking at the best jazz releases of February 2026! Listen with pianist Adam Maness as he breaks down and reacts to these great tracks.Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi

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We're looking at the best jazz releases of January 2026! Listen with pianist Adam Maness as he breaks down and reacts to these great tracks.Start your free Open Studio trial for ALLLLL your jazz lesson needs: https://osjazz.link/yhi   00:00 - Intro00:50 - Why Don't You - Sam Fribush, Corey Fonville, Charlie Hunter03:09 - Talking Drum - Julian Lage04:58 - Flim - Winderman, Colman, Kimock06:53 - Nacho Supreme - Motion II08:51 - Wisdom Is Eternal (For Barry Harris)10:49 - Unpersuadable Extern - N∆BOU12:11 - Free Walk - Vladko14:17 - Fireball - John Ellis & Double Wide15:52 - Giant Steps - Billy Hart18:50 - Parks Lope - Aaron Parks

The Problem: All the people with taste died. (Recorded on Monday, December 15, 2025.)