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Music Student 101

Music Student 101

Jeremy Burns, Matthew Scott Phillips

We are musicians, composers, engineers, teachers and students alike. The path of a musician can be challenging and uncertain but it can also be enriching and great fun! This is the path we chose and we are here as your resource. Explore theory, history, ear training, technique, special topics and overall musicianship.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Music Student 101 episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Music Student 101 for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Music Student 101 episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Music Student 101 - 126-Native American Music Pt.1
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09/29/23 • 62 min

Today there are hundreds of Native American communities on the continents of North and South America. With each, their own cultures, cuisines, languages and rituals. But at the heart of all of these communities are dance and music. Let's learn about the sounds and origins of their music! This episode will focus on North America (Canada, The United States and Mexico).

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Music Student 101 - 132-Schenkerian Analysis Pt.1
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05/28/24 • 80 min

Schenkerian analysis is a deeper dive into the sea of theory discussions we've had so far. In this episode, we will merely dip our toes into this counterpoint based system. Get ready for another perspective of how classical music works!

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Music Student 101 - 28-Nonchord Tones

28-Nonchord Tones

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08/13/17 • 60 min

Sometimes you will encounter notes that don't belong to the chords they are sounding over. These notes are just what they sound like, nonchord tones! In this episode, we will discover the main types of non chord tones: the passing tone, the neighbor tone, the escape tone, the appoggiatura, the suspensions, the anticipation, the retardation and the pedal tone.

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Music Student 101 - 106-Altered Chords Pt.2

106-Altered Chords Pt.2

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12/28/21 • 75 min

Continuing our discussion from episode 88, we will dig deeper into extended tertian harmonies from a theory perspective with the 9th, 11th and 13th chords. We will listen to chords with substituted 6ths and raised and flatted 5ths. We will discuss how they work in traditional, and in not so traditional, ways!

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Music Student 101 - 48-Sight Reading

48-Sight Reading

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06/24/18 • 76 min

What exactly is sight reading? What is the difference between reading music and sight reading music? What are some factors that contribute to good sight reading? How can I improve my sight reading skills? Good questions, all! We shall address them in this episode!

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Music Student 101 - 45-Secondary Dominants Pt.1: V/V, V/IV
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05/07/18 • 65 min

Join us as we venture toward chromaticism with this discussion of secondary dominants. We will talk about how these chords can be used in the tonicization of chords other than the tonic, with their dominant function. In this episode, we will focus on the V of V (V/V) and the V of IV (V/IV).

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Music Student 101 - 125-Altered Chords Pt.4

125-Altered Chords Pt.4

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08/27/23 • 70 min

Continuing from episode 112 (Altered Chords Pt.3), we will top off our discussion of altered chords. Ready your theory brain for coloristic chord successions, chromatic sequences and non sequential linear processes!

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Music Student 101 - 14-Being a Performer

14-Being a Performer

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01/08/17 • 23 min

A musical performance should really be all about the music. But there is still a performance element that tends to engage the viewing and listening audience. Let's talk about some pointers on how to enhance your over all show!

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Music Student 101 - 02-Theory Basics Pt.1: Melody and Harmony
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07/24/16 • 9 min

This, our first theory podcast, is elementary but crucial. In this episode, part 1 of a 2 part series, we will have a brief discussion on melody and harmony. We will also touch on scales, intervals and triads. Part 2 will cover rhythm. You may find it helpful to follow along with this episode on its complimentary webpage. Find it at www.musicstudent101.com

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Music Student 101 - 139-Harmonic Sequences Pt.1
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12/29/24 • 61 min

Melodic sequences occur frequently in music. They are often accompanied by harmonic sequences. Certain harmonic sequence patterns are constructed to preserve good voice leading without breaking the pattern. In this episode, we will focus on the descending circle of fifths sequence.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Music Student 101 have?

Music Student 101 currently has 145 episodes available.

What topics does Music Student 101 cover?

The podcast is about History, College, Music, Podcasts, Education and Musician.

What is the most popular episode on Music Student 101?

The episode title '126-Native American Music Pt.1' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Music Student 101?

The average episode length on Music Student 101 is 71 minutes.

How often are episodes of Music Student 101 released?

Episodes of Music Student 101 are typically released every 14 days, 21 hours.

When was the first episode of Music Student 101?

The first episode of Music Student 101 was released on Jul 17, 2016.

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