Tag: #Music

Top DJ, remixer, and producer, Sam Feldt, presents a 5-minute GRAMMY In the Schools Mini-Lesson to provide students the basics to create their own basic DJ mixes and transitions. When asked to contribute he said, "...obviously, I couldn't say no to that. I am aware that there are many ways to mix and there is [...]

These 15 videos correspond with the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book "Careers Through Music" by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and also beneficial [...]

These 15 videos correspond with the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book "Careers Through Music" by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and also beneficial [...]

These 15 videos correspond with the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book "Careers Through Music" by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and also beneficial [...]

In this episode of GRAMMY In the Schools Mini-Lesson, Aaron Weits of Los Angeles’ Mosaic MSC (Capitol CMG) shares some techniques and tips for making samples sound more human. While it may sound difficult to accomplish, adding a simple harmony, vocal shout, and/or additional instrument can breathe new life into a pre-set sample and add [...]

Watch a special GRAMMY In The Schools Mini-Lesson featuring Rench, founder of Gangstagrass. In this discussion he opens up about transcending genre divisions, like country and hip-hop, and creating a band that brings them together. He also highlights key items that should be evaluated when striving to create a cross-genre project, and offers advice to [...]

Watch a special GRAMMY In The Schools Mini-Lesson with Vitamin String Quartet producer and performer, Pablo Hopenhayn. In the video, he discusses the groups rendition of the Justin Bieber hit “Intentions” and demonstrates how he arranges to make the strings sing. Be sure to check out the full song and other new tracks on VSQ [...]

Atlantic Recording Artist and American Idol seventh place finisher in its eleventh season, Colton Dixon, gives a visual look into his piano technique. In the video you will hear Colton perform his original song "Miracles" and see the piano part being played. Age Group: Grades 8 to 12+

These 15 videos correspond with the 15 lesson plans in the critically acclaimed book "Careers Through Music" by GRAMMY Camp and USC Thornton School of Music faculty Chris Sampson. Each lesson concentrates on a workforce development skill taught in ensemble music classes. These skills contribute to making students career and college ready and also beneficial [...]