152-Polytonality Pt.1

152-Polytonality Pt.1

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153-Tips For A Gigging Musician Pt.1

It's time to discuss playing a live show for money (a.k.a. "gigging")! We hope most musicians will experience this at some point. In this episode, we will focus on practice strategies, essential gear, load in/load out, performance and maybe some etiquette considerations you may n ...  Show more

151-Listener Compositions Pt.9

This, our 9th listener compositions episode, is all about our talented listeners and their ever growing writing skills. We are calling this "The Reunion" because we have a majority of returning composers! Let's hear what they've been up to! This episode will feature the original ...  Show more

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