#Berklee online

[psychics4unet]

Hey

Thank you so much for the reading

Can you please clear this whether i should go for nyu or berklee ??

cloud divination

I looked to the sky and let the clouds guide me on your choice between NYU and Berklee. 🌥️ The first shape I saw was a cloud resembling a large, sturdy tree with deep roots 🌳, symbolizing stability and growth. This seems to lean toward NYU, suggesting that it could offer you a solid foundation with a broad range of opportunities.

Next, I noticed a cloud that looked like a wave 🌊, dynamic and full of energy, which made me think of Berklee. This shape suggests that Berklee could be a place where you ride the waves of creativity and innovation, immersing yourself fully in the world of music.

Lastly, there was a cloud shaped like an open book 📖, symbolizing learning and wisdom. This could apply to both schools, reminding you that whichever path you choose, it’s the knowledge and experiences you gain that truly matter.

Ultimately, the tree hints at NYU’s strength in providing stability, while the wave points to Berklee’s vibrant, creative energy. Trust your instincts and consider what aligns most with your personal goals and where you see yourself flourishing. 🌟🎓

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[beardedmrbean]

A Chinese student in the US has been sentenced to nine months in prison for stalking and threatening a female Chinese student who put up pro-democracy fliers on campus.

The fliers, put up at the Berklee College of Music in Boston in late 2022, read: "We want freedom... We want democracy, we want to love, stand with Chinese people."

In response, Xiaolei Wu said he would "chop [the woman's] hands off".

A federal judge has ordered that the 26-year-old be deported after serving his sentence.

“What Mr. Wu did in weaponising the authoritarian nature of the People’s Republic of China to threaten this woman is incredibly disturbing," said Jodi Cohen, who leads the FBI’s Boston Division that investigated the case.

The pro-democracy fliers were put up in late October 2022 during a wave of activism among Chinese people abroad.

China's 'Bridge Man' inspires Xi Jinping protest signs around the world

'I'm in Australia but I feel censored by Chinese students'

The court heard that Wu, who studied jazz at the university, communicated directly with his victim through email and social media platforms like WeChat and Instagram.

He told her that he had informed Chinese authorities about her actions and that China's public security agency would “greet” the victim’s family, the US Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts said on Wednesday.

He also tried to track her down and publicly posted her email address, "in the hopes that others would abuse the victim online", said the authorities.

Wu was charged in December 2022.

During his conviction in January this year, Acting US Attorney Joshua S. Levy said Wu's "violent threats achieved his goal of instiling fear" in his victim and others who might want to speak out against the Chinese government.

“Our office and the Department of Justice will not tolerate efforts to intimidate and threaten people to suppress their First Amendment rights. Censorship and repression campaigns will never be tolerated here," he said.

In the US, the charge of cyberstalking carries a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $250,000 (£202,000).

The same penalties apply to the charge of interstate transmission of threatening communications.

[b-sai-des]

An Interview with Lilith a.k.a nicho santos is dead (pt1)

Earlier this week I had a really in depth and insightful conversation with a good friend of mine from high school, Lilith Santos (they/them), an experimental hip-hop producer studying music production at Berklee College of Music in Boston. They’ve been doing a lot of really interesting work with their solo albums and collaborations with different artists, and I was really grateful to hear from them about a variety of different topics like their collaborations, their personal journey as an artist, elements of their particular approach to production, and their personal philosophy as an artist and a person. 

We started catching up on what we’ve been up to. Lilith said that they’ve been busy with a lot of classes, but they’re doing some upcoming shows in Boston as well.

I’ve gotten to know Lilith pretty well these last few years, and one of the things I’ve always admired about them is their authenticity and sense of community. In our big and close-knit high school friend group I’ve definitely felt this, and Lilith spoke a lot here about the way that they look at things and how that’s shaped and been shaped by their journey with music. 

I know you've been working with a lot of different artists lately, like Annie Elise, Maz, Ghais Guevara, and asoookha. Is there a particular story when you met one of these artists? What was the start of one of those creative collaborations? 

Oh, for sure. I could give you the answer right now. I could do it for all of them, actually. It's not that deep. If we're thinking chronologically, then the oldest person that I know from these two, it has to be Annie, Annie first. Annie is someone that I met online during the peak of the COVID pandemic and all that whole jazz and stuff. And it was a Discord server that I would regularly flock to because I did moderate in that (laughs) as lame as that sounds. Jokes aside, I am very proud of doing my role in the community for that amount of time. And actually, Annie is the person that convinced me to go to Berkeley to begin with. 

Oh, wow. 

Yeah, she was the person that was actually willing to encourage me to audition, do all the stuff that I had to. But it kind of just started off on like a very mutual basis. Like we had friends of friends, she was at Berklee at the time before she dropped out. And, you know, we would talk a lot, but nothing really would suffice until I really got into Boston.

Now, maybe it was like a couple months before I got to Boston. And keep in mind the mindset that I was, I just had gotten out of like an eight-month relationship and she had just gotten out of like a three-year relationship. I told this story to a lot of people because it's really funny how we ended up coming with this idea [their music project, The Heartmenders] to essentially cope with our loss of partners, but also the gain of our fruits of a new life, essentially. And what happened was I was visiting Boston beforehand, just to kind of check out the school, visit Annie and all that. And I remember the first night that I arrived there, I'm driving over to her place, I'm trying to find parking and I get a text and she's like, “Sorry if I seem upset today. I just got broken up with.”

And I'm like, holy shit, that couldn't have been more insane timing than what happened to me. So, you know, being a friend first, I listened to her. We went out to get pizza,  it was like this whole, it was a really nice night. I look back at that night with such fondness and joy, but in retrospect it really was the start of everything. 

Cause I remember she would text me two months later, on and off talking. This was after I got into Berklee. After she helped me with my audition process, the year prior, she was like, “You know, well, since my ex doesn't have the performance privileges to be with me anymore, do you want to perform with me?” Already getting a gig opportunity before school started was crazy to me, and I'm so fucking grateful for this moment in our friendship. I'm very grateful for her in general. I can tell you that I'm grateful for all these people. When I got that opportunity, it was such an easy thing to say yes to, and I'm so glad I did. 

It was at Bill's bar, for a Breaking Sound showcase. And it seemed like the biggest thing in my life. Now it's like, you know, footnote of the past, but it's like one of the biggest things that happened to me. And in that period of time of moving in, getting settled into school and figuring stuff out before the show, we were like, “Hey, let's just make some music together so I don't have to just perform like all your stuff – no offense, I just want to be able to perform some of my stuff as well.” And she’s like “Yeah, sure!”

I feel like we were super lucky in how we caught lightning in the bottle that day when I was making beats over at her house and we were laying down vocals. She was so easy to work with. She really knew her way around the DAW [digital audio workstation], I was still more or less an amateur. I'm still a student in my craft, I'm still learning how to do all of that stuff, but, you know, seeing her work inspired me to figure out a work process on my own, work harder on my stuff. And we would just end up sending a bunch of shit back and forth to each other from the summer before I moved into Boston. 

I think the important thing was that the relationship, the friendship, was already established. So that made the work 500 times easier. Being able to work with her on that, get like devil's advocate on certain inputs, but also just being able to rock out and like have no stress and making shit with was probably one of the biggest blessings I could ever receive, and it definitely did carry into how I treat a lot of my collaborators and like, you know, how much I want to do, see the chemistry, you know, whatever's up with that.

And, you know, Annie and I have been like really close friends since I still keep up with her from time to time on the phone. She's super busy nowadays, but she always makes time to respond and do all this stuff with me, so I find myself grateful.

Annie Elise and Lilith Santos are The Heartmenders.

We're working on a new album right now. We're taking our time with it.

That gets me excited, because the first EP – I was blown away by that.

And that was like, those are really old tracks. Actually, I'll send you the old demos right now, I think it was on a fucking Medium article. I wrote about it in the Medium article. I do talk about the entire story in a lot more depth. I'm really glad I wrote about it. It was a really fun exercise (laughs). Yeah, it was just a fun time. It's really funny looking back at my previous heartbreak, and I don't feel so strongly about it right now. You know, it's just kind of funny knowing a time where like I deadass wrote about it, and it was so cathartic for me for no reason. 

I can give you another collaborator too, which one are you the most interested in? I could do all of them. 

Yeah, whatever you feel most interested in talking about. It sounds like you have a really good repertoire and a good relationships with all these people. It's cool to hear that kind of camaraderie that's there that you have with all the people that you're working with, and it sounds like a really nice community there.

Oh, for sure. For a lot of things, especially in school, the one thing I have to remind myself at the beginning was that I'm here for the school. Obviously, I'm here to make my parents proud. And it was already a crazy journey, becoming a musician, taking it seriously, and then actually going to a school for it. But the more important thing that I'm here for is the community. I mean, I've made some amazing friends. I could like, talk so much about them, you know, just how true to themselves they are, and how much they inspire me to keep working on things and do things a different way or see things a certain way. It's honestly super inspiring. 

One of those people is Maz. Now, Maz is someone I met recently in the whole grand scheme of things. I became very good friends with him like a year ago. He's like one of my closest homies I ever made at the school. And we met off of a beat battle for the Berkeley Hip Hop Club that I was recommended to do when, you know, everyone was still trying to find their friends for college, their roommates, and be like, “oh, like I have this thing in common, too.” I didn't meet him there, but a friend of mine was like, “Yo you should join the beat battle. The guy who runs Berklee Hip Hop right now is judging it, and I think he would be really cool for him to see your work.” I took him up on the offer. He really liked my work! 

And we kind of knew of each other, but it was really when we met in person – a lot of the stuff, especially for all these collaborations, except for one, really blossomed after meeting them in person after they're really getting to know them as a person. I'm a very social person. I try to be at least, and, you know, (laughs) it definitely shows. 

Now, the funny thing is with Soul Snatchers, that whole EP was just tracks made for fun. And we somehow just worked our way into a really nice, concise circle full of ideas and such. it's just really easy to just make something, put down vocals, and then be done with it. The surprising this about this was I exclusively produced it. Another great thing about the collaboration was that I had Maz there helping me with the beat as well. Maz already is like one of the greatest working producers I know at Berklee. Like, he knows how to mix, he knows how to engineer, he knows how to experiment just enough, but also keep it in the realm of like, digestible. You know, for someone like me, that's a bit of a task! So seeing Maz do it and also being a part of his band helps too. It's amazing. And I think the main thing I got from this was that we were just having fun. A lot of the music that we make is never really that deep.

There are certain things in the production that Maz wants to fulfill every time we have a session. And whenever those prerequisites are filled up, I get to do whatever I want. So it's kind of taught me a lot about restraint. He's very set on what to do. He's very clean, thorough, efficient with it. It inspired me for my own production, just kind of honing down my process even more to like almost on a molecular level, especially for just like basic ideas.

It's really nice. I have like a mini Maz in my head sometimes telling me to make split decisions or not, and then just sticking with them until the end of the song. 

It seems like from all your collaborations, you kind of picked up things from them, and you've learned from each of them. I was also wondering, for your most recent album, distant benevolence – I was struck  when you released side B, because I could definitely see how you and asoookha had two distinct styles, but they kind of came together on both side A and side B.

Yeah! Ah, oh, man, ah that collaboration was a lot of fun! So they mentioned this in their YouTube description of the actual tape itself. They literally uploaded it like a day ago. In the comments, he does recall the story of when this first happened. Originally, we were friends of a friend. Shout out to TEYO. If you're reading this, what up? That kid is fucking talented. And amazing.

TEYO! on Spotify

He was the one that brought asoookha and I together. I remember hearing off of one of his tracks. I think it was "the lights dim as I live." It's a good song. The production on that was like, absolutely stellar. And like hearing that come from an 18 year old, right? Fucking wild! Like I was making stuff at like 18, but I don't think I ever sounded like that good. So I was like, okay, I had to see what was up with this guy. 

I get invited to the discord server and I immediately make friends with this dude. Asoookha is awesome. We have a lot of the same interests. We're both into the same, like DJ and HoloLive, VTuber shit. It's a, it's a really funny thing to bond over. But at the same time, like our shared love for these like weird ass interests, like anime and like VTubing and like just weird fucking unplayable video games, it really brought us closer.

Youtube upload of Distant Benevolence Side B by asoookha.

And this guy's in Australia. Now keep in mind, this is not my first rodeo with a long distance friendship– I have this friend named Allanah, crazy voice actor, who I met a couple years ago over the internet and across the sea. So awesome. Like just such an awesome individual– Asoookha lives all the way in Australia, so I know how this shit works already. I know what kind of times to be up at. I know when to hit them up, when to not hit them up type of deal. And it was just really easy for us to get along. 

And one day, I think it was like maybe a couple of months ago, they were like, yo Lilith, do you want to just like make a collab album? That would be really funny. And I was like, as funny as that does sound, I think it would sound pretty good. So I went along with it. And I think for the entire time, asoookha was just not expecting for this to work out. Like, it was just going to be like another, like, “Oh, like, you know, we'll say we'll do it, but we're never actually going to do”, but we, we kind of came in and swept! It was such a crazy display of a two way street I've ever seen, especially from Boston all the way to Australia. We were really on top of our shit.

And that's what was like, so surprising about it. And, you know, our styles are super different. I'm very – I don't think my stuff should be perfect at all. I don't want it to be perfect. That's against my whole being as a producer, my style. Just having the weird dichotomy of like, super clean, nostalgic beats from asoookha and like this dirty but like raw and emotional stuff coming from me, it was like magical to me, hearing everything front to back. We thought about the track order and stuff together. And we just realized like, it would sound good if we just went from one emotion to the other, just like quite literally had two sides of the tape dedicated to each of us. It was kind of easy from then on.

I'm very thankful to call myself his friend. He's probably one of the craziest, talented producers out there in terms of sampling and finding stuff and getting really deep, like deep into that pocket.

I was surprised to hear “X-Wing” being sampled in one of the asoookha tracks on side B.

“video games SUCK?” 

Yeah! The way he utilized Denzel Curry's vocals from X-Wing and kind of just completely flipped it.

The band [CENSORED (sorry, no sample snitching)], I think it’s a flip of them, if I recall correctly. But like, no, they're just, asoookha’s kind of crazy with it. Like they, like a lot of people just kind of slap on rap acapellas onto beats, and they’re the only couple of people that I know that can do that super well. But it surprised me to hear asoookha just threw their thing on that. Like, I mean, I don't do that a lot anymore as much as I used to, but I've been thinking about it more and more now. It's just kind of inspiring. A lot of the people I'm very grateful to. I'm so fucking grateful to be in this position that I'm in. They just kind of proved me wrong in a lot of ways. That's really all I can ask for from people! Like just prove me wrong! Show me I can do something a different way. That's really it.

I could definitely see both of your styles, there's such a beautiful synthesis on the final product. So yeah, I definitely, I definitely see the fruits of that labor.

For sure. Oh man, I'm gonna have this new whole list of shout outs right now. Shout out to Eli. Shout out to VVN. Shout out to Kyle, my boy Kyle. Shout out to Maz. Shout out to fucking Nate, man. Shout out to Quinn. Shout like, I got so many people to shout out. I don't even know if I can fit this shit in. I got so many people to thank for like, in terms of music stuff. Cause you know, it's just you know, this industry is already hard as is, as an artist being solo. Having a community just to kind of back you up and uplift you when you need it, but also being able to give that energy back and uplift that back to them: that is like one of the things I live for. Friends and family are awesome.

As for your upcoming shows, where are you going to be playing at? 

I'm doing something for the Women Producers Showcase at The Loft at Berklee. It's going to be a nice little show, not too much. Then I got like a little thing going on at Bencils Live. It should be on the 18th, if I recall correctly. it's going to be like a whole 30-minute set party kind of vibes. But I'm just going to be doing my thing. I don't know. It's just going to be a bit hectic in terms of preparation. I just go by feeling to be honest (laughs).

One of the things that's clear with Lilith is the sense of gratitude she has for the people she works with and have friendships with and the opportunities she's had. Lilith really values the nature of collaboration, and they've learned from each of their projects with different artists and friends.

After this point, our interview turned more towards Lilith's personal journey and their specific style. Lilith explains the significance of their artist name and their journey of coming out as nonbinary along and their personal philosophy which carries over into their personal style. Go to part two.

[bad-entertainment]

I was looking to apply to Berklee (best music uni in USA) like just to know how to and look what they have and the online degree is like 61 800$ US so like 70 000$ Canadian for me like are they out of their fucking minds??? Who can pay for that T-T it’s not even on campus what the fuck

[favemusiclessons]

Blues Guitar Lesson: How to Play a Flat Tire Blues Shuffle

Music and rhythm isn’t always just 1 2 3 4. There are also the “ands” in between. And just like the downbeats make us feel grounded, the upbeats (the “ands”) can give us a feeling of lightness. In this video, Berklee Online course author Michael Williams demonstrates how to play what is known as the Flat Tire guitar rhythm. It consists exclusively of upbeats and has a real bluesy feel to it (and has a similar feel to that of a flat tire). This video comes from “Blues Guitar,” a Berklee Online course written by Michael Williams.

[infiinitys]

LIZETH SELENE. THEY/SHE / have you ever heard of EAT ME by demi lovato + royal the serpent, well, it describes JETT CORRIGAN-ORTIZ to a tee! the twenty-six year old, and LOUNGE SINGER @ PROHIBITION LOUNGE + KEYBOARDIST/SYNTH AND BACKING VOCALS FOR FISH BRAINS was spotted browsing through the stalls at portobello road market last sunday, do you know them? would you say THEY/SHE are/is more cocky or more ASSERTIVE instead? anyway, they remind me of gromit belts holding up jeans that are most certainly to big for them, tapping in rhythm to the music in their mind, smoking a cigarette outside of a dimly-lit diner & a bullshit meter that never fails them, maybe you’ll bump into them soon!

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀𝚃𝚁𝙸𝙶𝙶𝙴𝚁 𝚆𝙰𝚁𝙽𝙸𝙽𝙶 : cancer, parental death, hospitals, coma, car crash

   𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘

It's almost like you know your child is going to be a rock star when you name them Jett, after the infamous Joan Jett. While both of Jett's moms take credit for the name, it was Molly's love of badass female rockers that won the day.

Born into a home to Gloria and Molly Corrigan-Ortiz -- Jett was loved from the very moment their moms held them in the hospital. Having been shoved in boxes by extremely conservative parents in their respective childhoods, Gloria and Molly knew that they always wanted their child to have the freedom to be themselves.

Interests were never chosen for them, and Jett always was given the right to let their moms know that it was onto the next.

Jett has always been a magnetic personality, confident, kind and loud -- something that at times has been a detriment. Occasionally this drove people away.

The interest that stuck out the most was music. From the very moment she touched a piano, it seemed like it was made for them. Classical piano practically became their identity, something that changed when she was fifteen. One thing they'd learn the older they got? They had a killer voice to match. One that grabs a hold of you and never lets you go.

This was when they discovered rock and punk. From there, they started playing the keys for a local rock group out of their high school. This was their ticket into the popular crowd.

In high school - because of their newfound popularity they felt like they had to keep up appearances to keep their "friends" around. By senior year they were the captain of the cheerleading squad, dating the quarterback and even won prom queen.

They were familiar with Jaden Lapointe and Liam Kumar in high school. In a way, Jett was jealous of them. They were completely themselves, who they wanted to be. And fuck, had Jett become so damn used to living a lie. It felt like home.

Graduating felt like sweet relief. They dumped their football-for-brains boyfriend ( not that the decision didn't come with some amount of pain, they had really loved him for a time ) before they went off to Berklee College of Music in Massachusetts.

Those years in college were transformative, as their moms said it would be. Jett stopped playing classical completely and turned their focus to singing and playing the music that they loved. They even released a couple of their own solo songs, something that gained her significant traction online.

However, nothing really ever made them feel complete. There was a point in time when they thought about quitting music all together. However, their moms always encouraged them to keep going. Keep growing.

And so, they continued to work on some solo work, playing some freelance gigs and even landed a couple bands. However, none of them were ever really the right fit. Getting a job at the lounge helped things become a bit more stable as they kept looking.

The answer they had been looking for finally came when they impulsively went out with some friends and ran into Fish Brains a couple of years ago at a gig - completely by chance. They had to reintroduce themselves to Liam and Jaden, considering they looked completely different than they did back then. They were finally themselves. The familiar classmates soon recruited Jett as their keyboardist and background vocalist.

Since high school, Jett had never stayed with a band for more than a couple months. The biggest reason? They didn't believe the band could go the distance. However, they have complete faith in their bandmates and believe that they have a strong career ahead of them.

Three years ago, Gloria and Molly followed their child to Notting Hill with news that would shake them to their very core, Molly had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. Not only did they relocate because of the medical care that would allow Molly to get treated by the best money could buy, it would allow their child to be around their mother.

The inevitable finally came close to a year ago when Molly passed away. Without the band, Jett might have crumbled. However, the only time they allowed themselves to break was at the funeral.

Grieving has been a slow and painful process for them, something that they'd rather die than admit out loud. They never wanted to burden anyone, especially their loved ones. However, they see Molly everywhere they go. In the trees, in the sky, especially in the songs they write.

A couple months ago, Gloria got hit by a drunk driver and was put on life support with some hope for recovery. It's a sliver, but it's enough for Jett. They are currently trying their best to juggle the medical bills alongside daily expenses... but they can't lose Gloria. This is something that has caused them to overextend themselves and have been trying their best to hide it from their bandmates.

  𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒

Pansexual and puts an extreme emphasis on the fact that they have no preference in gender.

Wears mostly clothing they find in thrift stores.

Hands are littered with rings to the point that it looks like they're wearing silver knuckles.

Making music your day job and your side job doesn't always pay. They currently live in an apartment with two other roommates, people that are very important in her life.

Has a beautiful Persian cat named Iggy. That is their child, he is their everything.

Definitely very particular when it comes to love. At least, that's what they like to say... completely ignoring their crippling fear of losing someone they love and the heartbreak that would follow.

Loves her bandmates. Even Jedi, something they would never tell him to his face. They've never expected them to be anything but themselves.

Has had quite the journey of self acceptance. Identified as nonbinary initially before coming out as genderfluid this past year.

more to come.

𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒

TBA.

[debbiedeane]

Website: https://www.debbiedeane.com/

Address: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Debbie Deane hails from a musical world without boundaries, where singer-songwriters and top-tier jazz musicians breathe the same creative air. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Debbie grew up listening to Carole King, Stevie Wonder, Joni Mitchell, and Steely Dan. As a teenager she explored the fertile ground of the Great American Songbook. Introduced to folk, funk and fusion by her older brother, she studied the great divas of the jazz and pop worlds developing an intense interest in jazz harmony. Music was the ultimate refuge.

After earning a degree in English Literature from Harvard, Debbie embarked on a career in music. She studied jazz intensively at Boston’s Berklee College of Music, honing the piano skills that she continues to display as a singer-songwriter. At first her songwriting and singing came as an afterthought, but then took center stage.

In her performing and recording life, Debbie had the good fortune to work with  acclaimed jazz musicians who share her interest in quality songwriting — people like drummer Brian Blade and the late, great bass player Jeff Andrews.  Moving back to Brooklyn, she lived in a ""jazz den"" with some of the city’s most promising jazz musicians, including saxophonists Seamus Blake and Terry Deane, drummer Marc Miralta and pianists John Stetch and George Colligan. ""Everyone came through our place,"" says Debbie. ""The people I’ve played with, they’re all my friends and they’ve known me, they’ve been my roommates and people I went to school with."" Their presence on Debbie’s recordings and at her live shows is a powerful endorsement.

Debbie continues to gig extensively in New York and beyond.

Piano Lessons:

Debbie Deane has been a piano teacher for over 20 years. She teaches out of her home in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, specializing in kids ages 6 and up.  

She teaches the fundamentals and basics - scales, reading music, music theory, and playing by ear. Her students play a lot of songs. Each student is different, and she tailors lessons accordingly. As a result, she teaches all styles of music. She does have a soft spot for Bach and Beethoven, so everyone has to try classical, which is great for technique.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DebbieDeaneMusic

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbiedeanemusic/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@debbiedeane8771/

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[celtic-cd-releases]

https://www.elirmusic.com

https://www.facebook.com/elirmusic/

https://elirmusic.bandcamp.com/album/silver-sails-2

https://open.spotify.com/album/1kDkupv3mDkwssE07G2H8G

[evelyne-am]

My first post here is off my parents. Actually it’s mainly off my mum. At birth her name was given as Evelyne. My whole life I have enjoyed having my fathers name as my own, but as a young adult I realise that I would’ve loved to have my mum is on it and when I was at Berklee ive used this as my screen name, when i was hiding from Bengali people online lol. If you have known me a long time you have known that my Facebook name was not Armeen Musa but Evelyn Binte but as I worked in a professional field I had to keep my real name at all times as Facebook became part of my jo. (Recently my friend Samira added her mums name as her middle name and i have been thinking of the same) so as I am starting a new journey I was wondering how I feel to open this account; I realised that I was feeling like Evelyne again.

[astro-studying]

- Monday, Nov 28, 2022 -

Day 1 of study under the falling leaves challenge!!

Hello, my name is Hayden, I use he/him pronouns; they/them is also chill

I'm an astrophysics major at ODU in Norfolk, VA

I'm currently only in my first year of this degree path because I actually switched majors over from music!

All through grade school I was dead set on being a music performance major, but in senior year I hit a major burn out with music and simultaneously found a massive love for astronomy. That stressed me out because it changed everything.

I took a gap year and worked, then began online school at Berklee for music production rather than performance. Got way burnt out with that too, (got a job at a music store tho) and returned to my initial idea of performing on piano. Prepared an audition, didn't audition because I got covid the Week Of the audition, took gen eds at ODU the first semester (spring '22).

For a science I chose an intro to astronomy and cosmology course. Biggggggg game changer again lol

I switched my major to astrophysics and immediately started studying all the math I had decided I didn't need in high school!!! I spent my entire summer relearning math through pre-calculus and took a placement exam to take calc 1 in the fall (this semester).

It's almost the end of the semester now, and I'm not too confident that I'll get a high enough grade to move on, but I plan to retake it and do much better next time!

My executive dysfunction reared its ugly head mid semester so I've gotten really behind in homework and projects, so half the reason I made this blog is to encourage myself to keep going by romanticising studying rather than dreading it!

So ye that's me, I'm going to do my best from here on out, wish me luck!!

My view from the library today :)

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How Music Industry Certifications Enhance Skillsets for Aspiring Artists

The music industry is as competitive as it is diverse. With millions of new songs released every day on streaming platforms, aspiring artists need more than just raw talent to stand out. Today, success in the music industry requires a combination of creativity, technical skills, and business acumen. But how can artists acquire the knowledge they need to thrive in such a multifaceted industry? This is where music industry certifications come in.

Music industry certifications are specialized training programs that offer practical knowledge and hands-on experience in various fields, such as music production, sound engineering, digital marketing, and business management. These certifications equip aspiring artists with essential skills that go beyond songwriting and performance, empowering them to handle everything from producing high-quality tracks to marketing their brand effectively. In this article, we’ll explore the various ways music industry certifications can help aspiring artists grow, succeed, and navigate the complexities of the modern music scene.

1. The Growing Importance of Skills in the Music Industry

In the past, musicians mainly relied on record labels to manage their careers. Record labels would handle everything from producing albums to marketing and distribution. However, the digital age has dramatically transformed how music is created, shared, and consumed. Today, artists have the power to independently produce, promote, and distribute their music worldwide. While this has opened up exciting opportunities, it has also increased the need for a diverse skill set.

For example, an independent artist may need to:

Record and mix their own tracks.

Design promotional material and manage social media accounts.

Understand digital distribution channels like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube.

Navigate contracts, copyrights, and royalty agreements.

All of these tasks require skills that go beyond playing an instrument or singing. Music industry certifications are structured to provide these critical skills, ensuring that artists are well-prepared to handle the multifaceted demands of the industry.

2. Certifications That Help Build Essential Skills

Certifications offer specialized training in areas that are crucial for modern musicians. Here are some key skills that aspiring artists can develop through certification programs:

a. Music Production and Sound Engineering

Mastering music production can greatly enhance an artist’s ability to create polished, professional-quality tracks. Certifications in music production and sound engineering, such as the Avid Pro Tools Certification or Ableton Live Production, teach artists how to use industry-standard software, record clean audio, and mix and master their tracks.

Skills Gained:

Recording techniques, including microphone placement and sound capture.

Audio editing, mixing, and mastering.

Familiarity with digital audio workstations (DAWs) and plugins.

b. Digital Marketing and Social Media Management

Understanding digital marketing is essential for promoting music in today’s digital landscape. Certifications like Hootsuite’s Social Media Marketing or Google Ads for Musicians teach artists how to effectively use social media platforms, run ad campaigns, and engage with fans online.

Skills Gained:

Content creation for social media platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube.

Running effective digital ad campaigns.

Analyzing engagement metrics and adjusting marketing strategies.

c. Music Business Management

Managing the business side of music is equally important for aspiring artists who wish to stay independent. Music business management certifications, like Berklee Online’s Music Business Certificate, cover essential topics such as contract law, publishing, licensing, and revenue streams.

Skills Gained:

Negotiating contracts and understanding licensing agreements.

Managing music rights and collecting royalties.

Building a personal brand and managing finances.

3. Real-World Applications: How Artists Benefit from Certifications

a. Independence and Control Over Creative Output

For many artists, the biggest advantage of music industry certifications is the independence it offers. With the skills gained from these programs, artists no longer need to rely solely on expensive producers or marketing teams. They can produce their own music, promote it directly to fans, and retain full control over their creative vision. This autonomy is invaluable, especially for those who want to carve out a unique identity in the music world.

b. Cost Savings and Increased Revenue

Producing and marketing music can be costly. By learning how to handle various aspects of their careers, artists can save on expenses they would otherwise incur by hiring third parties. Additionally, understanding the business side of the industry helps artists ensure they’re not losing out on revenue through poor contract deals or missed royalty payments. For example, knowledge gained from a certification in music business management can empower artists to negotiate better deals with labels or distributors.

c. Building a Professional Network

Another significant benefit of music industry certifications is the opportunity to network with industry professionals. Many certification programs include workshops, seminars, and projects where students interact with instructors who are experienced musicians, producers, and managers. This networking can lead to collaborations, gigs, and mentorship opportunities, all of which are invaluable for emerging artists trying to establish themselves.

4. Popular Music Industry Certifications for Aspiring Artists

Several music industry certifications cater to the diverse needs of aspiring artists. Here are a few noteworthy ones:

Avid Pro Tools Certification: Teaches audio production and is essential for anyone looking to master studio recording techniques.

Ableton Certified Training: Perfect for those interested in electronic music production, this certification offers in-depth knowledge of the software’s features.

Berklee Online Music Business Certificate: Offers insights into the business aspects of the music industry, including marketing, contracts, and finance management.

Hootsuite Social Media Marketing Certification: Helps artists learn how to leverage social media platforms to grow their fanbase and market their music.

Google Analytics and Google Ads Certification: Teaches artists how to run targeted ad campaigns and analyze digital marketing strategies effectively.

5. How to Choose the Right Certification

Selecting the right certification depends on your career goals, budget, and current skill set. Here are a few tips to help you choose:

Assess Your Strengths and Weaknesses: Identify the areas where you need improvement. For instance, if you’re good at songwriting but struggle with production, consider a certification in music production.

Research Course Content: Look at the syllabus of different programs to ensure they cover the skills you need. Read reviews and seek testimonials from alumni.

Evaluate Time and Cost: Consider how much time you can commit to a course and whether it fits your budget. Some certifications are online and self-paced, while others may require in-person attendance.

Conclusion: The music industry has never been more accessible to aspiring artists, but with this accessibility comes the challenge of navigating a competitive and complex landscape. Music industry certifications can be a game-changer for artists, providing them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive. From mastering production techniques to understanding the intricacies of digital marketing and music business management, certifications equip artists to handle every aspect of their careers independently.

As the industry continues to evolve, the ability to wear multiple hats—producer, marketer, and manager—can set an artist apart from their peers. Investing in a certification can be the first step towards building a sustainable, successful music career. So, if you're an aspiring artist looking to improve your skills, consider exploring the wide range of music industry certifications available today. They can help you sharpen your craft, reach a broader audience, and ultimately turn your passion for music into a rewarding career.

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Usually, I promote my individual project in English on X, but since its privacy policy has gone wild, it's time to post 「運命の糸～Schicksalsfäden」 here!

「運命の糸～Schicksalsfäden」, a doujin Monogatari("物語" in Japanese, may reckon it a "story-telling" or "narrative" here) music serial project, features musical-style J-rock and J-metal songs that allow listeners to experience a complete story through melody, rhythm, lyrics, and visual expression(all of the KVs of released songs attached!). Virtual singers running on Synthesizer V will help characters voice what they see, sense, or think.

Collaborating with experienced music makers(some are now students at Berklee College of Music, and even one became an ASMAC competition winner for 1st!), my goal is to fuse my somewhat melancholy yet Japanese anime-inspired story into a coherent format(yes, the MUSIC) for fully expressing the sentiments and spirits of the original characters gathered in my songs, as well as the complex concepts that arise from my meditations.

Nowadays, we tend to stream music online. Nonetheless, I still want to produce something tangible to feel and listen to. That means I'm attempting to make a CD set that can be held in your hands. This entity can be a complement to tell the story better.

To view the released works, Bilibili is the only platform on which I have uploaded PVs and other content about this project. You can access them here: 運命の糸. I hope you can enjoy these crystallized imaginations and thoughts, and I always welcome your comments!

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A 25-year-old Chinese music student in Boston has been arrested and charged with stalking over alleged threats to a woman who posted fliers calling for democracy in China.

The announcement of the arrest of Xiaolei Wu by the U.S. Attorney's Office in the District of Massachusetts comes at a time of rising concern for U.S. authorities over Beijing's reach into the country to harass and intimidate opponents of China's ruling Communist Party, as reported by Newsweek in a recent investigation.

Wu targeted someone who had posted a flier around the campus of the Berklee College of Music in Boston that read "Stand with Chinese People", "We Want Freedom," and "We Want Democracy", the U.S. Attorney's office said in a statement on Wednesday.

"Post more, I will chop your b****** hands off," was among the threats Wu had allegedly sent to the person, according to the charging documents.

He had told the victim that he had informed the public security agency in China about the victim's actions and that it would "greet" the family back home.

He had also tried to find out where the victim was living and had shared her email address to encourage online abuse, the statement said.

"We believe Mr. Wu stalked, harassed, and reported the victim's support for democracy to law enforcement in the People's Republic of China so it would launch an investigation into the victim and her family. This alleged conduct is incredibly disturbing and goes completely against our country's democratic values," Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division, was quoted as saying.

"This case also highlight's the FBI's ongoing commitment to protecting the exercise of free speech for all citizens and our efforts to bring to justice anyone who tries to infringe on those rights," he said.

Newsweek was unable to reach either Wu or his lawyer for comment. The Chinese embassy in the United States did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The alleged victim was not named in the statement. Newsweek knows her identity, but she declined to give her name or to comment.

Newsweek has reported on increased activity within the United States by alleged agents of China's Communist Party to target those – including U.S. citizens - who speak out against the party or ruler Xi Jinping.

Suspected Communist Party agents have been involved at a series of incidents at recent protests in the United States in solidarity with unprecedented demonstrations in China against Beijing's COVID policies, but the Chinese operational network in the United States is very much wider.

Newsweek identified nine confirmed or suspected Chinese proxy police stations and courts in New York, San Francisco and Los Angeles.

It also found a further 10 "Chinese Support Centers" that are part of the United Front—the Communist Party's domestic and international influence apparatus—that offer unspecified support to overseas Chinese.

They are in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Salt Lake City, Houston, St. Louis, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey and the Carolinas.

In total, it counted at least 627 groups linked to CCP influence operations in the United States, many connected with so-called "hometown associations," "friendship associations," or chambers of commerce based on a shared place of origin in China.

FBI Director Christopher Wray has voiced concern at reports of Chinese overseas "police stations" in the United States. U.S. law enforcement agencies have recently pursued some high profile cases linked to alleged harassment or intimidation of opponents of the CCP.

In March, the Department of Justice announced it had arrested two men in New York for conspiring to act as agents of the Chinese government to harass Chen Weiming, an artist living outside Los Angeles who was the target of alleged plot after he made a sculpture of Xi as a COVID-19 virus.

The DoJ announced more cases related to China in October against a total of 13 people. Seven of them were charged with trying to use threats and intimidation to force the repatriation of a Chinese citizen living in the United States.

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The Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Musician in 2024

Starting your journey as a musician in today’s world can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many opportunities available online and offline, it’s easier than ever to pursue your passion for music. However, the path to success is not without its challenges, and knowing where to begin is often the hardest part. If you’re wondering how to become a musician in 2024, you’ve come to the right place. This guide will break down the essential steps you need to take, from choosing the right instrument to networking with industry professionals. Whether you’re aspiring to be a singer-songwriter, a multi-instrumentalist, or a producer, this roadmap will help you lay a strong foundation for your music career.

The music industry has evolved dramatically, and today’s musician must be adaptable and tech-savvy. With advancements in home recording technology and the rise of social media, musicians have unprecedented opportunities to reach their audience directly. This guide will provide actionable steps to help you navigate this landscape and get started on your journey. If you’re passionate about turning your musical dreams into reality, follow the steps below, and you’ll be well on your way to success.

Step 1: Choose Your Instrument or Vocal Style

Every musician’s journey begins with selecting their primary instrument or vocal style. If you already have an instrument you’re drawn to — whether it’s the guitar, piano, or drums — you’re off to a good start. If you’re still unsure, take some time to explore different instruments or even experiment with vocal lessons.

For beginners, it’s crucial to find an instrument that feels intuitive and fun. Many musicians recommend starting with something simple like the ukulele or keyboard if you’re entirely new to music. Once you’ve picked your primary instrument, commit to learning its ins and outs. Don’t rush the process — becoming a musician requires patience and consistency, so be sure to choose something that truly excites you.

Pro tip: If you’re into electronic music or production, software like Ableton Live or FL Studio can be your primary “instrument.” The landscape of music has evolved, and becoming a musician doesn’t necessarily mean mastering a traditional instrument.

Step 2: Practice and Master Your Craft

Once you’ve chosen your instrument or vocal style, it’s time to dive into practice. Regular, focused practice is the cornerstone of becoming a successful musician. Set aside at least 30 minutes to an hour each day to practice. If you’re serious about improving, consider hiring a teacher or signing up for online lessons via platforms like MasterClass or Udemy.

Consistent practice not only helps you build technical skills but also develops your unique sound and style. Start with the basics — scales, chords, and simple songs — and gradually move on to more complex pieces. Remember, progress may feel slow at first, but persistence is key. In time, your skills will grow exponentially.

Pro tip: Use apps like Yousician or Simply Piano to gamify your practice sessions and keep track of your progress.

Step 3: Learn Music Theory

While some musicians can play by ear, learning music theory provides a solid foundation for long-term success. Understanding scales, chords, time signatures, and progressions will not only improve your ability to play but also enhance your songwriting and improvisational skills.

Many online resources can help you get started with music theory, such as Musictheory.net or Berklee’s free online courses. Don’t let theory intimidate you; once you grasp the basics, you’ll find that it opens up new possibilities for creativity.

Pro tip: Start with learning the major and minor scales, and how they relate to chord progressions. This knowledge will make it much easier to compose and understand different genres of music.

Step 4: Record Your Music

Thanks to advances in recording technology, you no longer need access to a professional studio to create high-quality tracks. Affordable software like GarageBand (for Mac users) or Audacity (for PC users) makes it easy to record and edit music right from your home.

Start recording simple covers or original compositions. The more you experiment with recording, the more comfortable you’ll become with the technical aspects of music production. If you’re new to this, consider taking a short course on basic recording techniques or watch YouTube tutorials to get started.

Pro tip: If you’re serious about producing your own music, investing in a USB microphone and audio interface can dramatically improve the quality of your recordings.

Step 5: Network with Other Musicians

In the music industry, who you know can be just as important as what you know. Networking with other musicians can open doors for collaboration, live performances, and mentorship. Start by attending local gigs, open mic nights, or joining online musician forums.

If you’re not sure where to start, social media platforms like Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok offer great opportunities to connect with other musicians. You can also join music-specific groups on platforms like Reddit or Discord. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there — many successful musicians found their start by collaborating with others and building relationships within their community.

Pro tip: Consider joining musician-focused networking apps like Vampr, which is designed to help musicians connect with collaborators, producers, and even agents.

Step 6: Build Your Personal Brand

As a musician in today’s digital age, having a personal brand is essential. Your brand is your unique identity, encompassing your sound, image, and message. Consistency in branding helps people recognize you and differentiate you from other artists.

Create social media profiles dedicated to your music career and start sharing your journey. Post clips of your practice sessions, share behind-the-scenes looks at your recording process, and engage with your audience. Platforms like YouTube and Instagram are particularly useful for showcasing your talent and building a fanbase.

Pro tip: If you’re serious about growing your online presence, consider building a personal website where fans can find your music, bio, and upcoming events.

Conclusion: How to become a musician in 2024 requires more than just talent; it demands dedication, patience, and a willingness to adapt to the changing industry landscape. From mastering your instrument to networking with other musicians, every step you take brings you closer to your dream of becoming a successful musician. The journey may be long, but with consistent practice, creative exploration, and effective networking, you’ll find yourself growing not just as an artist, but also as a professional in the music world. Stay committed to your craft, and remember that every note you play brings you one step closer to your musical aspirations.

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Blog #4: Final Project

This lesson is built for a 10th-12th grade band classroom with a 50 minute class period. This lesson would serve as an introduction to the topic of jazz improvisation in a jazz-focused unit. While the lesson exposes students to the topic for the first time, its also meant to be a precursor to activities that apply its concepts through physical practice and application by students on their own instruments.

This lesson focuses on the musician Gary Burton, a renowned vibraphonist in the industry and a course instructor/author for Berklee Online. The article that I chose offers his insight and expertise in jazz music, and gives practice strategies for the material that he covers. While it seems like an article that is just there to dole out lots of information, their is an attached video that aligns with the article and breaks down the material and provides more insight in a different medium. This allows the viewer to better process the information than if the article was a stand-alone source.

The importance of having the students read this article from Gary Burton is to immerse themselves in new vocabulary straight away while having time to properly process it through the lesson activities. Jazz as a form of music can be hard to grasp onto conceptually due to its structure and terminology. This article is meant to ease the understanding of it while providing insight from a reputable source. While this lesson provides a good baseline for jazz theory and application, it can lead into a lesson pertaining more to jazz history and its cultural impact, which gives students time to process each different aspect of the topic (like chunking lessons in a sense).

The text complexity of the article is meant for a slightly lower level grade level with an average of 9.0 and a Flesch-Kincaid level of 8.3. The qualitative components of the article are rather straight forward with the information approach, and purpose is pretty heavily implied and noted. Language in the article is a little tricky in terms of vocabulary, but manageable otherwise. While the article is relatively easily for my class in this scenario to comprehend, it serves as a good way to introduce a concept that most of them may be unfamiliar with. For the reader and task, the students would learn about some baseline elements of jazz theory and use that information to inform their own musicianship when playing their instrument.

By engaging in this lesson, students will be able to comprehend baseline jazz theory concepts through individual and group activities. Students will then be able to take their new understanding and apply it to their instrumental technique in a variety of given examples and for future use.

When it came to choosing pre-reading strategies, I really wanted the vocabulary aspect to be at the forefront. In order to do this, I wanted to do a superficial glance over or "skim" of the article so the students could have a chance to isolate words right off the bat. It was intended to be a quick activity since it was supposed to be pre-reading and not a during reading exercise, so I thought this would work as a good compromise. Once this was done, I thought a small group breakout would be a good idea for tying up loose ends and allowing students to bounce ideas of each other. Especially when diving into a relatively new topic where uncertainty can be common, having a group activity like this in the beginning can be very helpful for comprehension. This also helps to kickstart the during reading portion of my lesson.

For starters, I wanted the students to transition from the group setting to an individual one by constructing their own K-W-L chart on a piece of paper (I'd provide a model template) and then reading the article while filling out the chart on their own for about 15 minutes. In addition, I'd also want students to highlight musical concepts that are familiar to them once reading the article closely unlike before.

After reading is completed, I wanted to have the class reconvene together as a whole (for the first time) and have each group share their top 3 vocab terms from their T-charts. This would be a collaborative effort so we could create a class summary of our T-charts. We'd then do a similar activity with each person's K-W-L charts in order to create a class summary for that as well. However, we'd only take 1 note from each section in each person's chart for time purposes and narrowing our list.

After this lesson, my following class would shift a focus to both the application of what we covered in a rehearsal setting, and to jazz history and its cultural identity/impact over time. The charts and article would both serve as a resources for students to refer back to, and I could post the T-charts on the wall as well to present them. While its only the first step into the topic, its an important one that needs to be approached with the utmost care if students hope to comprehend its concepts adequately.

In conclusion, this is a lesson that I'd like to model when introducing new topics during a unit to my students in the future. It would work to ease my students into topics that are dense with new vocabulary and concepts, and give them multiple ways to engage with them as well. The key takeaways for my students would be in not just realizing new musical ideas from the idiom of jazz music, but also how previously known concepts intersect with the genre in more ways than one. It would serve as a way to spark their interest and get them excited to explore the topic more as we continued to cover it in future lessons and class periods.

Works Cited

Berklee Online - “Jazz Improv Tips & Tricks With Gary Burton: Starting Out With Improvisation” (2016) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU4knusCntY

Gary Burton - “Jazz Scales You Need to Know for Improvisation” (2016) https://online.berklee.edu/takenote/jazz-improvisation-10-scales/

Heather Lattimer - “Focusing the Reader” (2010)

Heather Lattimer - “Supporting Comprehension” (2010)

Rebecca Alber - “Six Scaffolding Strategies to Use with Your Students” (2011)

Robert J. Marzano - “Academic Vocabulary Building Activities” (2005)