The Piano Bar

Episode 8: Chromaticism and Music Curriculum Critique

Alex and Freddy discuss chromaticism in pop music, as well as a fun on-the-cusp music game.  They also discuss criticisms of their music majors, and what they wish would have been taught in their courses of study. [https://archive.org/download/PianoBarEpisode8/Piano%20Bar%20Episode%208.wav]

Episode 7: Music Pet Peeves, Industry Myths, and Celebrity Activism

Alex and Freddy discuss myths within the music industry, Alicia Keys’ move to activism, and a list of pet peeves in the entire world of music. [https://ia601508.us.archive.org/18/items/ThePianoBarEpisode7/The%20Piano%20bar%20Episode%207.wav]

Episode 6: Streaming Wars and What Makes For “Quality” Music

Alex and Freddy discuss Ariana Grande, Apple Music, and spat about what truly makes a piece of music or a song “good” or “quality.” [https://archive.org/download/ThePianoBarPodcastEpisode6/The%20Piano%20Bar%20Podcast%20Episode%206.mp3]

Episode 5: Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Kanye West

Freddy and Alex are joined by brothers of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia to discuss what a music organization does.  They also discuss Kanye West and influential musicians. [https://archive.org/download/ThePianoBarPodcastEpisode5/The%20Piano%20Bar%20Podcast%20-%20Episode%205.mp3]

Episode 4: Music Technology and the Importance of Self-Care

Freddy and Alex discuss the most recent music news in the field of music and technology. They also dig in to the importance of self-care in any field of music. [https://archive.org/download/ThePianoBarPodcastEpisode4/The%20Piano%20Bar%20Podcast%20Episode%204.mp3]