Revealing and teaching the secrets, tricks and techniques of music composition and analysis
At Any Old Music, we want to make music composition accessible to everyone, no matter what their background or skill level may be. The idea behind our mission is pretty simple: we want to create a world where people can enjoy music composition just as much as we do.
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We believe that music composition has become more accessible than ever before and that more and more people are starting to discover the joys of writing music – whether they’re trained professionals or self-taught enthusiasts. But we also recognize that there’s still work to be done to make composition even more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.
Making Mozart Scary
https://youtu.be/koD3yIU7Gm4 Welcome to a journey into the heart of orchestration! In this exclusive video, composer and instructor George Marshall reveals…
The Art of Composing for String Quartet: A Guide for Beginners
The Art of Composing for String Quartet: A Guide for Beginners String quartet music has been a favorite of composers…
Anatomy of the Orchestra by Norman Del Mar (Book Review)
Norman Del Mar’s engaging and informative writing provides unique insights into instrumentation and the lived experience of a knowledgeable conductor…
“How do I orchestrate a piece of music?” (5-tips.)
Nocturne No. 19 in E-Minor, Op. 72 No. 1 (Analysis) – Friederich Chopin
Gilderoy Lockhart – John Williams (Impromptu Melodic Analysis)
The Lark Ascending (Music Composition Analysis) – Ralph Vaughan Williams (Article 1 – Lessons in Harmony)
How to repeat melodies without them getting boring… [Video]
5 ways of Understanding woodwinds
This week I was fortunate enough to stumble on a YouTube video by composer Zach Heyde. In this video he…
Arabesque No. 1 – Claude Debussy (Music Composition Analysis)
Spiegel im Spiegel – Arvo Pärt
Salut D’amour – Edward Elgar (Music Composition Technique Analysis)
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That’s where we come in. Our goal is to provide resources, support, and inspiration to anyone who wants to get involved in music composition, whether they’re just starting out or have been doing it for years. We want to help people develop their skills and passions, and contribute to a more vibrant and inclusive music community.
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So if you’re interested in music composition, we invite you to join us on this journey. Let’s make music together!
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