Best Notation Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 4: Hurst Diamond Notation Pivots 8:32

10d ago8:32

8:32

The Hurst Diamond Notation Pivots indicator on TradingView is a technical analysis tool based on J.M. Hurst's cycle theory. It identifies pivot points and forecasts future ones using historical price data and cycle lengths. The indicator helps traders spot reversals, confirm trends, and optimize trading strategies by managing risk and setting entry…

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Music Notation Apps in a Post-Finale World (with Jason Loffredo) 47:40

19d ago47:40

47:40

On August 26, 2024, the long-time popular notation app called Finale announced that it would be permanently discontinuing all of its software, leading to very vocal anxiety and panic among its many veteran users. Professional composers and arrangers, as well as educators all need a good notation app, but Finale is no longer a choice. Jason Loffredo…

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DJ Notation / Turntablist Transcription Methodology with DJ Raedawn 36:32

20d ago36:32

36:32

Dive deep into the world of turntablism and Hip Hop education with DJ Raedawn, as he describes the Turntablist Transcription Methodology (TTM). In this exclusive interview, discover: The groundbreaking TTM system for notating DJ techniques How TTM is revolutionizing Hip Hop education globally The intersection of turntablism with physics, geometry, …

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The Best Bookstores Worldwide | Portland, Edinburgh, Tokyo, and More 1:04:29

3h ago1:04:29

1:04:29

Besides that one overly comfortable chair in the corner, every reader's favourite place to be is a bookstore. In this episode, Marissa and Megan share the best bookstores they've explored. From local gems to international stars, these bookstores have one thing in common: they are well-loved and well-read. As usual, the two readers start by reviewin…

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Minisode: Seed vs Growth Investing - What Changes and What Stays the Same 18:52

8h ago18:52

18:52

Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures, and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners, unpack their recent conversation with Jai Das, President + Partner at Sapphire Ventures and Mike Maples, Co-Founder + Partner at Floodgate, to answer their burning question: What changes in the way seed and growth investors think, and what stays the same? They discuss…

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Getting Started with a New Church Music Job 26:31

4h ago26:31

26:31

On Episode 90, I chatted with Bob Moore about the tools of being a church music director. At the time, I was 20 months removed from being a church music director myself. However, one day after this episode releases, I will be starting a new job as a church music director. In this episode, I share my goals and action lists to help ensure that I get …

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Episode 5: Hurst Spectral Analysis Oscillator 8:09

17h ago8:09

8:09

The Hurst Spectral Analysis Oscillator is a technical analysis tool that uses spectral analysis to identify & forecast market cycles. The oscillator breaks down price movements into sine waves to isolate specific market cycles allowing traders to anticipate turning points using color-coded cycles, peaks & troughs, and sentiment indicators.…

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Episode 3: "RSI - The Complete Guide" 9:30

8d ago9:30

9:30

This episode discusses "RSI: The Complete Guide" by John Hayden, a book dedicated to teaching traders how to use the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator for profitable trading. The episode explains the RSI's mathematical basis, its reflection of market psychology, and provides practical strategies like identifying trends, optimal entry/exit poi…

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Episode 2: Hayden's Advanced RSI 10:30

4d ago10:30

10:30

This episode explains the features & functionality of a custom Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator for TradingView called "Hayden's Advanced RSI". It describes how the indicator calculates RSI, identifies trends, and uses trend lines, divergences, and stochastic signals to provide insights into market conditions. It also outlines rules for reco…

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4 Types of Books Every Composer Should Own 20:48

2d ago20:48

20:48

If you're a composer or an arranger, it is invaluable to have plenty of references to help you study and improve your craft. I share 4 types of books that I think every composer should have on their bookshelf, and my personal favorites of each kind. Let me know your thoughts on this episode as a voice message to possibly share on a future episode a…

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On the record about higher education 53:49

14d ago53:49

53:49

Music education isn’t just learning how to read alto clef and knowing your intervals anymore. The evolution of music technology education, the changing attitudes of students towards music production, and the importance of teaching foundational skills alongside technology have made the collegiate experience is music more diverse than ever. In this e…

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The History of Audiobooks | A Lesson From Megan 1:06:25

14d ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Ever heard of audiobooks? How much do you really know about them? In this episode, Megan explores everything audiobook. From the history of audiobooks to its formats, uses, and styles, join along as your two favourite readers explore the world of audiobooks! As usual, the two readers start by reviewing their most recent reads and finish by discussi…

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Episode 1: AstroLib 10:03

16d ago10:03

10:03

AstroLib is a library of Pine Script functions designed for use with TradingView. Tune in to hear about calculating & plotting planetary positions using Kepler's laws of planetary motion. This library offers a wide range of functions, including calculations of planetary longitudes, sidereal time, and aspects, along with tools to convert between coo…

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EXCLUSIVE: DatPiff Hip Hop Mixtape Archive DISAPPEARS Overnight! Is It Gone Forever? 42:24

8d ago42:24

42:24

DatPiff.com was the premier online home for Hip Hop mixtapes, hosting upwards of 600,000+ uploaded rap compilations from DJs, superstars, and bedroom artists. In late 2023, however, the site was failing, leaving the future of its enormous musical and cultural collection in doubt. The site made headlines in early 2024, linking up with The Internet A…

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Finding Pattern Breakers & Winners from Seed to Growth with Mike Maples and Jai Das 48:56

8d ago48:56

48:56

With a few dozen software exits under his belt (including Box, Square, Mulesoft & JFrog), nobody knows enterprise investing like Sapphire Ventures’ President + PartnerJai Das. Likewise, Floodgate co-founder + Partner Mike Maples Jr. is often credited with pioneering seed investing as we know it, with names like Twitter, Twitch and Lyft in his portf…

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Youth Empowerment with Ozay Moore of All Of The Above Hip Hop Academy 49:10

11d ago49:10

49:10

In this insightful interview, Manny Faces talks with Ozay Moore, founder of the All of the Above Hip Hop Academy in Lansing, Michigan. Learn how this innovative nonprofit is: Using Hip Hop to mentor youth and support artistic expression Bridging generational gaps through music and culture Creating a Hip Hop cultural resource for the entire communit…

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Coming Soon to Origins… 1:59

15d ago1:59

1:59

A look at what’s to come on a brand new season of Origins, where we’ll dive into the VC ecosystem with the people who know it best, to learn how the people behind the capital really make decisions. Learn more about Sapphire Partners: https://sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partners/ Learn more about Asylum Ventures: asylum.vc…

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The Four Core Performance Skills for Beginning Students 23:42

16d ago23:42

23:42

Recently, I spoke for 5 episodes about the four core performance skills, the musical skills that will allow you to play well in any situation for any genre. If you're a beginner or you teach beginners, how early can you get started with these skills? Check out why I think that not only can you start right away, but you actually should. Also listen …

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Literary Terms 101 With Marissa | Metaphor, Similes, Character Foils & More 1:05:42

20d ago1:05:42

1:05:42

It's time to go back to school! And, what better way to celebrate school than with a test? In this episode, Marissa and Megan review literary terms. Or rather, Marissa quizzes Megan on this terminology while putting her friendship at risk. From metaphor and simile to allusions and character foils, Marissa puts on her teaching hat to share the top l…

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Minisode: Jack Altman’s VC Career Arc and the Launch of Asylum Ventures 25:58

1M ago25:58

25:58

Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures, and Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire Partners, go inside their recent conversation with Alt Capital’s Jack Altman to answer their burning question: What does the journey look like from VC-backed founder to angel investor to institutional VC? How does one successfully jump from investing their own capital to taking…

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Batching: A Way to Actually Get Things Done 22:27

23d ago22:27

22:27

Whether it involves practicing, composing, or any other creative goals you have, there's a way that I've found that actually works to allow you to accomplish everything you wish. It's called batching, and it satisfies the brain's need to get and maintain a flow state. Check out this episode to find out how batching can make a real difference in you…

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From VC-backed Founder to Angel to Institutional Investor with Jack Altman 47:07

1M ago47:07

47:07

Jack Altman of Alt Capital has led quite a life in Silicon Valley. He’s gone from angel investing to founding a venture-backed company (HR platform Lattice), back to angel investing today, taking on outside capital as an institutional investor at Alt Capital. Jack sits down with Nick Chirls, GP at Asylum Ventures & Beezer Clarkson, LP at Sapphire P…

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How I Plan a Theatre Music Rehearsal 42:49

1M ago42:49

42:49

How can you plan a music rehearsal that is efficient and effective? In the world of musical theatre, the music director is responsible for planning music rehearsals to teach all vocal parts to a cast where not everyone sings on every song. There's also only a few rehearsals available to teach everything. Planning good music rehearsals requires orga…

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Banned Books: Which Ones We've Read And Our Thoughts | Elana K. Arnold, Judy Blume, J.D. Salinger, and More 1:04:52

1M ago1:04:52

1:04:52

Books are made to be read, not banned. In this episode, Megan and Marissa discuss banned books. From the most commonly banned novels to their favourite illicit reads, these two readers dive into why the books are banned and why they disagree. As always, they start the podcast with their most recent reads and end it by drawing a new topic from the j…

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The Tools of Church Music Directing (with Bob Moore) 58:47

2M ago58:47

58:47

One possible part-time or full-time job for many musicians can be as a music director for a church. Bob Moore is a composer with much experience as a music director for Catholic and Episcopalian churches. David Lane is a composer with much experience as a music director for Baptist and Methodist churches. In this episode, we chat about the musician…

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Finale’s coda 1:10:31

2M ago1:10:31

1:10:31

Finale, the legendary music notation software program, has been discontinued 36 years after its groundbreaking release in 1988 from Coda Music Technologies. MakeMusic, the company that now owns Finale, has partnered with Steinberg to sell its Dorico application at a specially discounted price directly to Finale users. Jason Loffredo joins Philip Ro…

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Revisiting the Importance of Talent in Music 32:33

2M ago32:33

32:33

If you want to succeed in music, how important is talent? I shared a strong opinion on this way back on Episode 3 of this podcast. I've thought about it a lot since then, and have since changed my mind about some of it but still feel strongly on other points. With the 2024 Summer Olympics being a recent event that featured a lot of developed talent…

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Books You've Been Avoiding On Your TBR (To-Be Read) Shelf | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 54:34

2M ago54:34

54:34

This one is dedicated to all the book stacks on all those book shelves just waiting to be read. In this episode, Marissa and Megan uncover their most shameful -- or most interesting -- books on their TBRs that they've been avoiding. From books they didn't even know they owned to books they've been waiting for the perfect moment to pick up, join the…

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Minisode: What’s the Real Value Add of VCs? 8:20

2M ago8:20

8:20

Nick & Beezer go inside their recent conversation with Jason Shuman and Will Quist to discuss the right way to be a contrarian investor, how to do no harm as a VC, and dive into the answer to their burning question: do VCs actually add value? Learn more about Sapphire Partners: https://sapphireventures.com/sapphire-partners/ Learn more about Notati…

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The Four Core Performance Skills part 5 - Improvising 36:19

2M ago36:19

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The final core performance skill to explore is the ability to improvise. This is a skill that is very natural to some musicians (and even non-musicians) and very mysterious and perhaps even scary to others. And yet, it's the oldest of all the skills, the earliest way to create music. It's also essential for every genre other than classical (and the…

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Breaking in the Olympics: An Important Thing to Remember Now That It's Over 12:43

2M ago12:43

12:43

After Paris, breaking needs to be remembered (and not just for THAT). No matter how you feel about its Olympics debut, the breaking community and the culture need support -- not just ridicule -- and not just now. --- Hip-Hop Can Save America! with Manny Faces is a Manny Faces Media production, in association with The Center for Hip-Hop Advocacy. Li…

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The Four Core Performance Skills part 4 - Transposing 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Transposing is unique among the core skills in that it's the only one that is dependent on one of the other skills. Being able to play well while reading music or by listening is required to give you a starting point. The ability to take a piece of music from any source and change it to any of the other keys is a distinctive skill because it focuse…

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Biggest Bookish Pet Peeves | A Feather So Black, Wheel of Time & Many More 57:14

2M ago57:14

57:14

All the things that make us cringe, gag, and recoil away from a book within an instant. From abhorrent stickers on book covers to the worst plot devices we've ever read, this week Megan and Marissa discuss their biggest book pet peeves. Marissa also shares an embarrassing reader faux pas she committed and Megan pretends she's very much over it. As …

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Being Non-Consensus and Right in VC with Jason Shuman & Will Quist 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

What do Primary GP Jason Shuman and Slow Ventures Partner Will Quist have in common? At first glance, not much, given how differently their firms approach firm building and VC "platforms." At Primary, their Impact team outnumbers investors 2:1, while Slow consists of 3 GPs, and 3 GPs only. But in a surprising twist, they agree on more than one woul…

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The Four Core Performance Skills part 3 - Playing By Ear 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

The 4 Core Performance Skills are the big skills that every musician should strive to master to be the most balanced and well-rounded musician possible, and to have success as a performer in EVERY situation. The second of these core skills is playing by ear, or playing music with accuracy after hearing it played elsewhere but having no written scor…

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Hip Hop Meets STEM: Dr. Raphael Travis Recaps 2024 STEM-BEATS CAMP at Texas State University 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

In this episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," Manny Faces talked with Dr. Raphael Travis from the Texas State University School of Social work about the transformative potential of Hip Hop in STEM education and youth development. Dr. Travis shared details about the federally funded STEM-BEATS summer camp program he facilitated, explaining how Hip …

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The Four Core Performance Skills part 2 - Sight Reading 44:53

3M ago44:53

44:53

The 4 Core Performance Skills are the big skills that every musician should strive to master to be the most balanced and well-rounded musician possible, and to have success as a performer in EVERY situation. The first of these core skills is sight reading. Sight reading not only gives you essentially a head start on learning new music, it is ESSENT…

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Hip Hop Pedagogy with Dr. Lauren Kelly & Dr. Daren Graves 59:25

3M ago59:25

59:25

If you find value in this work, please show love at https://www.patreon.com/mannyfaces 🙏 The LIVESTREAM SHOW airs Mondays, 9pm ET on YouTube - Watch/Subscribe at www.hiphopcansaveamerica.com/watch --- In this enlightening episode of "Hip Hop Can Save America," host Manny Faces dives deep into the transformative power of Hip Hop in education with di…

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The Four Core Performance Skills part 1: An Overview of the Skills 20:50

3M ago20:50

20:50

There are many skills you need to become a great musician such as developing good technique, being good at ear training, and having a good knowledge of music theory. None of these are the Core Skills but they help improve all four. The 4 Core Performance Skills are the 4 types of situations that you might be expected to do in a performance. Most pe…

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Practice Success: The Power of the Subconscious Mind 25:13

3M ago25:13

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Simply put: you can't play music well unless you're subconscious mind is driving the bus. If you're aware of having to think about each note, each rhythm, each aspect of the music before you play it, then you're still practicing with your conscious mind. When you train your technique and repertoire beyond the point of awareness where your hands jus…

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Reading Challenges: Everything We Love & Everything We Don't | Crossroads of Twilight, Yellowface, Funny Story & More 45:35

3M ago45:35

45:35

Anybody up for a challenge? Reading challenges are popular across TikTok, StoryGraph, and pretty much anywhere you find readers. Megan and Marissa give their thoughts on reading challenges – which ones they love and which ones they can't quite get into. Megan compares reading challenges to playing the Sims and Marissa changes her opinion quickly as…

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Problem Solving in the Practice Room (with Dr. Larry Weng) 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Have you ever thought you had a piece memorized only to play it for someone and you start having memory slips? This is one of many common problems that can be solved through a process of troubleshooting, the same that an auto mechanic or computer technician might use. Dr. Larry Weng of Wake Forest University talks about this approach of problem sol…

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For Success in Anything, Develop This One Skill! 40:34

4M ago40:34

40:34

There are so many things a musician must develop to be a success. There's technique, fluency in music theory, composition and arranging skills, the skill of marketing, the skill of networking, staying up-to-date with the industry, and much more. However, there is ONE SKILL that is important for you to develop first that makes all of these other ski…

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