Michael Andrew NewellOct 15, 20203 minMusic Theory vs Music Fact Rant #1I enjoy discussing music theory like any nerdy musician does, but what role does it have when composing music? DOES it have a role?...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 28, 20202 minSketching for Music Composition and ArrangingWhen I’m planning a composition or arrangement, I usually start by sketching. Much like an artist, it’s to set the framework in which I...
Michael Andrew NewellSep 10, 20201 minAdam Neely is a boss.Dudes, give this a watch. Has a lot of great info. Long video, but worth it. Gives you a lot to think about. Explore different sounds,...
Michael Andrew NewellAug 14, 20143 minI'm back!So, here we are, many months after my last journal entry; much has gone on. Let me start at the beginning: So, February, I believe, was...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 15, 20132 minThis is why I should update more frequently...So here's what's been going on this last week: - changed my website design to a brighter, more inviting layout. And the reflect my...
Michael Andrew NewellJun 19, 20122 minWhere did June go?What a busy month it has been indeed! In reading my newest additions to my music library, I've discovered, just from study my jazz...