Musical Fun and Jokes
Some people imagine that classical music is always serious, but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Lots of composers have sneaked jokes and fun into their music, from famous… Read more Musical Fun and Jokes →
How to Talk About Music
Talking about music, or any form of art, can be incredibly fun and rewarding, but it can also be a bit intimidating at first. The thing to remember is that… Read more How to Talk About Music →
The Shape of Music | Wrap Up
Written by Mete Bakircioglu Welcome back to “The Shape of Music,” a five-part series where we take you through the magic of music—how it works and what makes it sound… Read more The Shape of Music | Wrap Up →
The Shape of Music | The Circle of Fifths Part 2
Written by Mete Bakircioglu; Edited by Jackson Poling This is the second section of a two-part lesson where we dissect and analyze the circle of fifths, the treasure map to… Read more The Shape of Music | The Circle of Fifths Part 2 →
The Shape of Music | The Circle of Fifths Part 1
Written by Mete Bakircioglu; Edited by Jackson Poling Welcome back to “The Shape of Music,” a five-part series where we take you through the magic of music—how it works and… Read more The Shape of Music | The Circle of Fifths Part 1 →
All about the Powwow
To continue our appreciation of Native American Heritage Month, we’re going to learn about ‘powwows!’ The powwow is a staple in North American Indigenous tradition. It is a gathering of… Read more All about the Powwow →
All about the Drum
To celebrate the beginning of Indigenous People’s Month, we want to teach you about the importance of the drum! To help us teach, we spoke with Raymond Sewell, a member… Read more All about the Drum →
The Shape of Music | Color
Written by Mete Bakircioglu Welcome back to “The Shape of Music,” a five-part series where we take you through the magic of music—how it works and what makes it sound… Read more The Shape of Music | Color →
The Shape of Music | Keyboard
Written by Mete Bakircioglu Welcome back to “The Shape of Music,” a five-part series where we take you through the magic of music—how it works and what makes it sound… Read more The Shape of Music | Keyboard →