Month: February 2012

Fiona Apple on Songwriting

Fiona Apple on Iconoclasts talking about Songwriting and performing. The video is also featuring Quentin Tarantino. Enjoy!


John Simson on Webcasting, the Future of Radio, & “The Day the Music Died”

In a spirited discussion held at Loyola University, New Orleans, professor George Howard and SoundExchange head John Simson discuss what SoundExchange does and why it exists. They also talk about why royalty rates for internet play differ from those for terrestrial radio, why terrestrial radio has traditionally been unfriendly to artists and if SoundExchange really…


Pensado’s Place: #16 – Rihanna, Wiz Khalifa, Usher, and Mixing Engineers Phil Tan and Charles Dye

In the 16th episode of Pensado’s Place starts off with an in-depth look into the world of high-end mic pre’s with BAE Audio’s own Mark Loughman. They discuss the history of the venerable 1073 mic pre, and how Mark has managed to not only recreate, but improve upon this industry classic. Our guest is 3-time…


Dr. Dre – Studio Interview (3 video links below)

January 20, 1997 interview from the DVD “From The Vault” Awesome video! Follow the links for the 3 part video here. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3


Mixing the Band with Fab Dupont

Tracking and mixing a full band in real-time for hundreds of audience members. This is a rare opportunity to learn some tricks of the trade from an accomplished engineer in a real-world setting. Enjoy!


Allindstrom.com Presents: Lenny S. (2 videos below)

Allindstrom.com recently had the opportunity to sit down with Def Jam A&R Lenny Santiago aka Lenny S. In part 1 of our interview they talk about his early beginnings, the ground floor of Roc-A-Fella records, and the transition to Def Jam. We also talk about Jay-Z’s leadership at Def Jam, and Lenny’s view of some…


How Music Works – Melody

Why does melody affect us so deeply, from the moment we are born? Tunes touch our deepest emotions, and are capable of inspiring love, sorrow, faith, and hope. But how does a melody actually work?


Linkin Park & Jay-Z [Collison Course] – Jay-Z Arrives

The DVD contains behind-the-scenes new footage of the making of the album, as well as the second take of all of the Collision Course songs at The Roxy Theatre on July 18, 2004. This collaboration was legendary, tune in!


Vocal Production with Bil VornDick

It takes a great producer who pays painstaking attention to the subtle details of inflection, diction, and conveying emotion. Bill VornDick’s clients include Alison Krauss, Ralph Stanley, and Bob Dylan and they have all trusted the grammy-award-winner.


Key Signatures: Up to 3 Sharps/Flats

This is a great learning resource. This video is equivalent to Grade 2 of the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus and shows how to layout the key signatures of both major and minor keys of up to 3 sharps/flats.