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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161 episodes
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Apr 27, 2021 · 1 hr 51 min
98-Harmonic Progression Pt.8 (viiº/III, viiº/VI)
Continuing where episode 73 left off, this episode will review our previous discussions on diatonic chords and secondary functions. We will now add the secondary seven of III (viiº/III) and seven of VI (viiº/VI) chords. Listen for the chord qualities and use your theory brain to find out how to decipher these chord progressions. Use this skill to learn songs faster and know music better!
Mar 25, 2021 · 1 hr 33 min
97-Women in Music Pt.2
It's time to further our discussion of women composers! Continuing where we left of on episode 81, we will now cover several influential female composers from the Baroque and Classical periods.
Feb 28, 2021 · 1 hr 25 min
96-Orchestration-Strings Pt.2
On episode 95, we began a discussion on orchestration for the string section and it's instruments: the bass, the cello, the viola and the violin. We will now continue this discussion with a focus on techniques for fingering and bowing, the terms involved, and a bit more detail on the instruments themselves!
Jan 25, 2021 · 1 hr 15 min
95-Orchestration-Strings Pt.1
Orchestration is the art of choosing the right instruments, and the proper balance thereof, for a composition. Different considerations go into conveying different moods and emotions to better tell the story. The string section is often the most utilized. So let's talk about the instruments: the contra bass, the cello, the viola and the violin!
Dec 29, 2020 · 1 hr
94-Instrument Care Pt.3-Brass
We don't show enough love to our good horn section and other brass players! We're going to start making that right with a discussion on the general care and maintenance for the tuba, trombone, euphonium, horns, trumpet and other brass instruments! We will discuss their mechanics, routine cleaning suggestions and how to keep them sounding shiny and brassy!
Nov 30, 2020 · 1 hr 51 min
93-Form and Analysis Pt.3-Sonata
We've familiarized ourselves with the building blocks of a form, such as motives, phrases and periods. We have delved into small forms, such as binary and ternary. Now it's time to think a little bigger. It's time to talk about the sonata form and it's basic elements: the exposition, the development and the racapitulation.
Oct 29, 2020 · 1 hr 18 min
92-Creativity During Difficult Times
In this episode, we are going to take a moment to address an issue that many of us must reckon with: staying creative during difficult times. We are going to share some of our experiences, based mainly on the Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. We will hear from some of our listeners who have been so kind to share their own stories. We will also discuss a few articles on the topic. Enjoy and be well!
Sep 22, 2020 · 1 hr 23 min
91-Listener Compositions Pt. 3
Once more, our listeners have bared their souls and shared their own original music. Let us listen! This episode will feature the original music of: Badrinarayan Rammohan, Eamon Kelly, Jerome Chapman, Sharli Azulai and Keith Andrews.
Sep 9, 2020 · 56 min
90C-Music Students' Q&A Pt.3
In this episode, we will be meeting more new listeners and discussing more music topics! We're going to give a little tease of an up and coming episode on form and analysis, by discussing the sonata form. We'll meet two mothers who are continuing their music education while being rock star moms! Furthermore, we will cover some good sight reading tips and we'll hear a fantastic submission for our "Locrian Challenge"!
Aug 11, 2020 · 1 hr 1 min
90B-Music Students' Q&A Pt.2
Continuing our "shelter in place video series", the content of this 2nd video is now available for our good podcast listeners. We will find some good acronyms for the diatonic modes. We will discuss some of these modes and we might pick on Locrian for a bit. We will give also show a little more love to the minor diatonic chords and dissect a classic rock favorite. We hope you enjoy!
Jul 14, 2020 · 58 min
90A-Music Students' Q&A Pt.1
In efforts to keep this show going, while sheltering in place, we have decided to launch a mini series of videos to share on social media and other video platforms. But for you, our good LISTENERS, it seemed fitting to release the audio of these videos! In this episode, we will tackle diatonic and non diatonic (chromatic) substitutions. We will also discuss our composition processes and what inspired them. Enjoy this series while we work on the next step forward!
Mar 23, 2020 · 1 hr 7 min
90-Meet The Area 47 Band
It's time we had a chat with some more musicians! Most of our bumper tracks for this show have really come together thanks to the efforts and talents of Brian Maloy (drums) and Jerome Chapman (guitar). Let's get to know them as we discuss their beginnings, some of their favorite bumper tracks and what music has done for them.
Mar 8, 2020 · 1 hr 8 min
89-The Blues Pt.2-Country and Delta Blues
Having covered the origins of the blues, in Pt.1 of this series, it's time to dig in to the genres that emerged from these origins during the early stages of the blues. Join us, as we discuss country blues and delta blues, the styles involved and the musicians that continued to make this such a popular genre.
Feb 25, 2020 · 1 hr 20 min
88-Altered Chords Pt.1
Dive with us, face first, into chromaticism with this discussion on extended and altered chords. We will make sure we're well acquainted with the concept of suspended ("sus") chords and added ("add") chords. This will prepare us for an ongoing exploration of altered chords. We will also compare the use of these chords, in classical theory, to their rolls in the jazz and pop music genres!
Feb 11, 2020 · 1 hr 22 min
87-Substance Abuse and Music Pt.1
For some reason, creative types are often drawn to mind altering substances. Musicians have been no exception. In this episode we will discuss the lure towards nicotine, alcohol, marijuana and hallucinogenic influences. We will discuss their effects and some of the risks involved. We will also share some stories of those who have fallen to, and those who survived, some of the dangers that come along with this lifestyle.
Jan 27, 2020 · 48 min
86-Syncopation
It's time to get a little out of step with time! Syncopation is a technique that can add more color and interest to your rhythms. In this episode, we will define syncopation, give some examples and share some stories where we've been challenged by this composition technique.
Jan 13, 2020 · 52 min
85-Augmented Sixth (+6) Chords Pt.2
In episode 65, we discussed the Italian, French and German augmented sixth (+6) chords and their main functions. In this episode, we'll dig a little deeper into these chords and talk about some other functions and placement options that can really add color to your chord progressions!
Dec 23, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
84-Harmonizing A Melody
When you learn or write a melody, you may want to add some harmonic textures to it. In this episode, we will learn a melody. We will write harmonies that move along with it in parallel motion. We will then find the chords that suit it best. Get ready to know harmony better!
Dec 8, 2019 · 1 hr 23 min
83-Practice! Practice! Practice!
We talk a good bit about theory, ear training and history. But let's talk about you and your craft. The only way to get better at playing your instrument, ear training and theory is to practice like crazy! In this episode, we will focus on how to practice more efficiently and effectively. Let's get to work!
Nov 25, 2019 · 1 hr 19 min
82-Melodic Dictation Pt.3-Mixolydian Mode
Melodic dictation, the act of transcribing and notating a melody by ear, is an important skill for a musician to cultivate. In this episode, we will focus on the Mixolydian mode. It has one small difference from the major scale, or Ionian mode. Let's listen!

Music Student 101

98-Harmonic Progression Pt.8 (viiº/III, viiº/VI)

97-Women in Music Pt.2

96-Orchestration-Strings Pt.2

95-Orchestration-Strings Pt.1

94-Instrument Care Pt.3-Brass

93-Form and Analysis Pt.3-Sonata

92-Creativity During Difficult Times

91-Listener Compositions Pt. 3

90C-Music Students' Q&A Pt.3

90B-Music Students' Q&A Pt.2

90A-Music Students' Q&A Pt.1

90-Meet The Area 47 Band

89-The Blues Pt.2-Country and Delta Blues

88-Altered Chords Pt.1

87-Substance Abuse and Music Pt.1

86-Syncopation

85-Augmented Sixth (+6) Chords Pt.2

84-Harmonizing A Melody

83-Practice! Practice! Practice!

82-Melodic Dictation Pt.3-Mixolydian Mode