Music Theory vs Music Fact Rant #1
I enjoy discussing music theory like any nerdy musician does, but what role does it have when composing music? DOES it have a role?...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Sep 28, 2020
- 2 min
Sketching for Music Composition and Arranging
When 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...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Sep 13, 2020
- 8 min
Album Creation, Start-to-Finish
So, as many of you know (or 10s of you who actually follow me on social media haha), I discussed wanting to do write an article...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Sep 10, 2020
- 1 min
Adam 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,...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Aug 14, 2014
- 3 min
I'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...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Mar 4, 2014
- 1 min
It's happening!
It's finally happening. I recently found out (about a month ago) that the "President's Own" Marine Band is hiring: the Staff Arranger...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jul 22, 2013
- 1 min
Some realizations.
It has been fun this last week having the Quantico Marine Corps Band Brass Quintet read down four of my compositions (another BIG shout...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jun 26, 2013
- 1 min
ASCAP and other stuff.
Hello, all. In recent news, I'm now registered with the American Society of Composers, Artists, and Publishers (ASCAP) as a publisher...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jun 15, 2013
- 2 min
This 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...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jun 6, 2013
- 1 min
Hiatus: Done!
Greetings, everyone! I know it has been quite a while since I've updated ANYTHING on any of my social media, but alas, I am back. And I...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Sep 10, 2012
- 3 min
Back to school. And more.
So in about a week, I'll find myself back in Norfolk for the Armed Forces/Navy School of Music for the third time. I'm excited, but it's...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Aug 26, 2012
- 2 min
Struggle
That's the only way I can really describe it. "Struggle." Since my daughter was born about four months ago, it has been a constant...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jun 19, 2012
- 2 min
Where 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...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Apr 26, 2012
- 2 min
Almost May already?
Whoa, hi, long time no see. It has been a busy couple of months since my last post, I apologize. So this is what's been going on: (1) the...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jan 28, 2012
- 1 min
Catchy title?
Hello. I have added a new section to my website; it is dedicated to all the equipment I use to compose and engineer music. The new page...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Jan 9, 2012
- 2 min
Once upon a time...
Recently I started a competition with a couple friends to compose a new piece every week or two with specific guidelines. Now, in lieu of...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Nov 15, 2011
- 1 min
New website!
Crazy, after five years of having the same website layout, I finally redesigned it. Thanks to some cool pre-made layouts from...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Oct 1, 2011
- 1 min
Yet another piece.
I've been misinforming you, the reader. I'm not writing SONGS, I'm writing pieces. (Songs would have to have words, by definition.) In...
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Michael Andrew Newell
- Sep 5, 2011
- 1 min
New Computer.
Finally, it is done. I shelled out the money for a MacBook Pro. It is a full-blown experiment, but hopefully a fruitful one. Hopefully I...
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