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Hear the Music & The In Tune Listening List
Listen to the In Tune Listening List podcast, stream entire songs, and check out Hear the Music selections for May 2010.
• Archives of past editions are now available on the same link!
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October 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes an exclusive interview with Sara Bareilles, advice on how to turn a musical competition into a learning laboratory—no matter your score, a look at the latest practice technology, a jazz cellist, an introduction to transcribing, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• The John Lennon Songwriting Contest: "Battles of the bands" give performers a chance to hone their skills, but songwriters aren't left out of the arena, either. The John Lennon Songwriting contest gives tunesmiths a chance to get their work heard.
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• Hear the Music Listen to the artists and composers featured from In Tune's October 2010 issue, including Akua Dixon, Aaron Copland, Fe Fe Dobson, the Crescent Super Band, and more!
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May 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes singing tips from voice teachers who coach the cast of the hit show Glee, tips on how to start your own brass ensemble, a visit to a drum clinic, a beat-boxing flutist, the songwriter for the Black Eyed Peas, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• Glee:
This month's issue of In Tune monthly featured the hit television show Glee. Check out some of their songs here!
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• Horn Ensembles:
The May 2010 issue of In Tune Monthly discusses starting your own ensemble. Check out some of the top touring brass ensembles of today. You can also click on their names to go to their web sites.
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• Is All that Jazz?
Click here to listen to audio examples for this month’s technique article!
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April 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes a profile of Orianthi, a study of cymbals, an account of a high school marching band's trip to the Rose Parade, and more.
• Orianthi:
The April 2010 issue of In Tune discusses this hot young guitarist; click here to see her in action, along with some of the guitar heroines of years past.
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• The Rose Parade:
Check out these videos of marching bands doing what they do best.
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March 2010
The print edition of In Tune Monthly includes a profile of Imogen Heap, the origins and development of jazz, the anatomy of an upright bass, an examination of the circle of 5ths, and stories about Elvis, the New York Philharmonic's harpist, teen opera singers, a veteran radio host, and more! Click below to find bonus content.
• Imogen Heap At Home in the Studio:
In the March 2010 issue of In Tune we discussed how Imogen Heap's vBlogs offered fans a look at the making of her record, Ellipse. See selected clips here.
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• Basses in the Spotlight: Listen to great upright bass players and see demonstrations of bass techniques.
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•Circle of Fifths:Techniques: Resources for the Circle of Fifths
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•An Audio History of Jazz: Listen to key selections from the history of jazz, including selections from Scott Joplin, Jelly Roll Morton, Louis Armstrong, and more.
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February 2010
In Tune's February 2010 issue includes an exclusive interview with Weezer's Rivers Cuomo, a look at summer music programs, tips for transposing, and a look at the art of conducting. Click below for bonus content from In Tune's February 2010 issue.
•Conducting 101: The February 2010 issue of In Tune offers a guide to conducting basics. Click here for video demonstrations of basic techniques.
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January 2010
In Tune kicks off 2010 with an exclusive interview with the members of Lifehouse, a look at the technique of tension and resolution, the art of mixing, and more!
•Tension and Resolution Audio Examples: Stream or download audio files of the music examples from January's Techniques story on tension and resolution.
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• Mixing Resources: Download individual tracks to practice mixing and link to demos and online mixing resources.
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December 2009
The December 2009 print edition of In Tune Monthly explains why Carrie Underwood may be poised to ascend to the throne as the next Queen of Country. Click below for more on Underwood and other stories from the December issue.
•Winter Guard Videos and Links: See indoor drum lines in action and see how you can get involved!
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•Classic Country: See video of some of the artists who influenced Carrie Underwood.
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November 2009
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• Publishing Resources: Performing rights organizations are paying attention to students and aspiring writers with resources, programs, and educational articles. Click here to find them—and link to the U.S. Copyright office.
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• Guitar Factory Tours! Watch how wood, steel, and electronics come together to make awesome electric guitars.
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October 2009
The October 2009 issue of In Tune features: • An exploration of collaboration with Demi Lovato • A guide to vibrato • Tone tips for marching musicians • In Tune's annual guide to college music programs • The In Tune Listening List and more.
College Directory: Links to Schools Featured in In Tune's 2010 Best Music Schools.
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•Sound on the March Whether you're a wind or percussion player, these online resources and links will help your step up your sound on the marching field.
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2008-2009 (In Tune Volume 6)
We've archived some of the most popular bonus content from past volumes of In Tune Monthly. Click below to explore the stories, links, audio, and more!
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Bonus Content: In these excerpts from our exclusive interview, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus frontman Ronnie Winter discusses songwriting, lyrics, and perseverance.
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In Tune Interactive Hear archived music examples from the May 2009 issue of In Tune.
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Jazz Museums Are on the Rise: In our April 2009 issue, we looked at the National Jazz Museum in Harlem; click here to find info and online resources for more jazz museums around the country.
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Drum Factory Tour: Watch video of drums being made and see a demo of the Pearl Reference Series drums mentioned in "How Drums Are Made" from In Tune's April 2009 issue.
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Titans of Tone: Compare the sounds of some of the most toneful musicians of the last 50 years.
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Q&A with the Fray: Excerpts from our interview with Fray frontman Isaac Slade
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Build A Press Kit: Follow this link to download materials to help you create your own press kit.
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March(ing) Madness!: The May 2009 issue of In Tune includes 10 tips to help you get "A Leg Up" on marching band this summer. Click here for links to lessons and videos to help you get started.
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Soloing and Tone: In Tune is teaming up with Notion Music to provide interactive versions of the notated music examples printed in the magazine. Click the links below to launch streaming QuickTime movies.
Link to October and November 2008 stories, including Ear Safety, a Piano Factory Tour, High School Musical, and more.
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Now Hear This! As a musician, your hearing may be your most valuable asset—but loud music can damage it. Learn the risks, and how to protect yourself.
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Waaaaaaay Off Broadway While New York City remains a hub for musical theater, regional theater around the country has continued to grow.
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The Lowdown on Low Brass
Check out some video of low brass players in action, playing everything from rock to classical to jazz.
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In Tune Interactive The October 2008 issue of In Tune explores the concept of melody. Click here for audio files of two music examples from the piece. Author Jon Chappell's online lesson offers tips for writing melodies of your own.
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When Jazz Went Electric In the 1960s, all popular music was in a state of change, partly due to the new electronic instruments, amplifiers and audio effects that were becoming available. Many jazz musicians jumped onboard the electronic bandwagon to create a jazz-rock mix that would become known as “fusion.”
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High School Musical Songwriter Speaks As bonus content for our feature on High School Musical 3, Jamie Houston shares his insights on songwriting.
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Taylor Swift
Read more about In Tune's April 2008 cover artist.
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