Best Compose Academy Podcasts (2025)

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Be Composed 32:15

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3d ago32:15

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In the Season 2 Finale, Evan accompanies Phoebe Lottajoy to the CLAWS (Civilized Ladies Affecting World Suffering) Event where he discovers things are not so civilized at all. Phoebe tries her best to navigate the CLAWS event and ends up doing battle with Sheila Middlebrook. Meanwhile, Ken tries to write an apology-love song for Evan... all while D…

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Stop forcing the mode, Start following the emotion 3:48

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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aIf you want to go deeper into interval colors, intuitive composition, and a community that helps you grow as a composer, you’re invited to join the Circle of Interval Magicians.Episode Summary:In this episode, we explor…

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The Magic Of Diatonic Thirds 4:07

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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:Discover the interval-based techniques that make composing faster, clearer, and far more intuitive. Click the link below to become part of the Circle and start leveling up your craft.👉 https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aIn this episode, we explore why di…

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Be Persistent 26:38

10d ago26:38

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Ken tries to reconcile with Evan by inviting him out so they can talk, Evan on the other hand tries reiterate to hos mother, Felicia, that he is NOT going to Life-Coaching School. Alana keeps running into a strange Handsome Man, and Phoebe tries to get the class at Jour du Reve to understand that "lessons are repeated until they are learned." Unfor…

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Character First, Perfection Later 5:18

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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aIf you want to become a faster, more confident, and more original composer, join the Circle of Interval Magicians.Instead of waiting for the “perfect” motif, we learn why it’s better to start with a strong musical chara…

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The Day A Client Shocked Me In The Studio 3:34

12d ago3:34

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👉 Join the Circle of Interval Magicians: https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aA community for composers who want to write faster, clearer, and with more originality — using interval-based tools that make your music come alive.By The Music Interval Theory Podcast

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Orchestration is NOT Decoration 4:47

11d ago4:47

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Join the Circle of Interval Magicians and become part of a community of composers who grow together:https://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aIn this episode, we explore a powerful and slightly uncomfortable truth about orchestration: it doesn't hide weaknesses in your music – it exposes them. You'…

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Be Hungry 29:20

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Evan is all set to meet Ken at Chez Verite. Unfortunately, Ken is running late so Evan is forced to wait alone without even getting a loaf of bread. Devvon, two Vs and George Hamilton show up and it's revealed that Devvon's dislike of Evan stems from jealousy. Meanwhile, Phoebe Lottajoy is surprised when her beau, Ralph, shows up and invites her di…

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STOP Muddy Strings - Fluent Line Tricks Every Composer Needs 7:06

14d ago7:06

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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Be Ready 27:41

24d ago27:41

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Evan and his newly-named boyfriend Ken attend a Birthday party where they have a run in with Devvon, two Vs and the not-so-sharp George Hamilton. Felicia attempts to have a successful dinner party for Shelia Middlebrook and her "quiet" friend Alberta, but when Clarissa, who shows up to check on the kidnapped person in Felicia's basement, asks to jo…

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Twists, Truth & Tension - Creating Compelling TV with NIGEL MARCHANT & MEGAN GALLAGHER - Highlights 12:34

27d ago12:34

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“We're at times where a lot of the arts are really suffering in multiple countries with funding and cost of living. Understandably, people come for the arts, but our job is at times to hold a mirror to society. We can learn a huge amount. It can really change everyone's perspective. So look, it could be escapism, and we all need that at times, but …

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ALL HER FAULT starring SARAH SNOOK - Behind the Scenes w/ NIGEL MARCHANT & MEGAN GALLAGHER 50:38

27d ago50:38

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“The people that we choose to love and the ones we choose to rely on and trust… Marissa and Jenny's relationship and that female friendship, that's what we watch happen in the series in real time. Whereas the marriages and the relationships that they're already in maybe aren't so perfect, the one we watch them choose is the one that's rewarding. It…

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Scale Your Triads and Get A Great Disney Sound 11:51

26d ago11:51

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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Be Open 25:45

1M ago25:45

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With the guidance of Alana, Evan tries to be open about his feelings with his parents, with Devvon, two Vs, and Ken. Alana, on the other hand, is hoping to return to the elusive Leopard Lounge which is open every night, but in a new location. Phoebe Lottajoy is just hoping to enjoy a good meal, but after finding her way to the Leopard Lounge, disco…

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Granby Music Honors Veterans Day Service 9:41

26d ago9:41

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Today, we pause to honor the men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. Veterans Day is more than a date on the calendar—it’s a reminder of the values that define our nation: service, unity, and perseverance. At Granby Music, we believe that music—like service—connects people. It builds community, fosters und…

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On Mind Games, Power & Obsession - Showrunner HOWARD GORDON & Writer DANIEL PEARLE - Highlights 17:38

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“How do you render something interior filmically? How do you communicate the details of the lost child, of the amount of time of the stuck creative process, and even the exterior, or the externalization of the house as a kind of hellish thing that's barely staying together—literally flooding with waste—and that you can't afford? So those are the de…

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The Beast in Me starring CLAIRE DANES - Behind the Scenes w/ HOWARD GORDON & DANIEL PEARLE 46:26

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“And I think there's also just something about an unfettered or uncensored id that is so captivating. We all have that fantasy of doing exactly what we want with no consequences and sort of letting that go. I think when you see an athlete at the peak of their game, doing that embodied thing and living that dream, or when someone has actually done h…

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Inside a Real Composition Session 6:14

28d ago6:14

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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In the Presence of the DALAI LAMA - Doc. Director of WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Highlights 14:08

1M ago14:08

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“I can change my mind. I can reduce anger, hatred. Nothing to do with religion. All religions carry the message of love, loving kindness, and tolerance. With different views, there is a possibility to synthesize new ideas. If majority of the world leaders become female, world become safer. I feel that. Compassion is the key factor. Non-violence, co…

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WISDOM OF HAPPINESS - Heart-to-Heart w/ DALAI LAMA - Conversation w/ Director Barbara Miller 43:34

1M ago43:34

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“ Everybody wants happiness, joyfulness, peaceful world. Our 21st century will not be easy century. Fear, anger, hatred. In our mind we created distinctions. Different nationality, different color, different religion. Strong concept of “we” and “they”. Brothers and sisters of this small planet, we are same human beings. Meanwhile, global warming is…

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Be Honest 31:05

1M ago31:05

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After Evan's Season 1 improvised monologue, he's decided that he is ready to move forward with going to Life-Coaching School... even if his mother hates the idea. We also meet Life-Coach Instructor, Phoebe Lottajoy who works at the Jour du Reve Life-Coaching School and Evan's real BFF and Life-Coach, Alana Hope. Want to support "The Coach?" Contrib…

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Don't Quit Music Lessons! 13:25

1M ago13:25

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In this episode, we talk about something every student and teacher eventually faces—the urge to give up. Why do so many people stop taking music lessons just when things start to click? From frustration to breakthrough moments, we explore what’s really behind it and why sticking with your instrument can change your whole outlook on learning. You’ll…

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FIX Boring Chords with THIS Interval-Based Move 4:14

1M ago4:14

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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Everything you need to know about Great Part Writing in 16 Minutes 15:56

1M ago15:56

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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"Everything is Art. Everything is Politics." AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT Dir. MAXIM DEREVIANKO - Highlights

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“So when we decided to do a documentary to follow Ai Weiwei, we knew, of course, it wouldn't be just a simple opera, and we knew he would bring his own very special and original vision. Because, of course, he is not an opera director. From his point of view, it's a challenge, but from another perspective, it’s probably an enrichment for the opera a…

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AI WEIWEI'S TURANDOT 59:36

2M ago59:36

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“Everything is Art. Everything is Politics. I think art competes with reality. And art will give you the last words.” –Ai Weiwei The renowned artist and activist Ai Weiwei has used sculpture, photography, documentaries, and large-scale installations to challenge authoritarian power for decades. But his project at the Rome Opera House, directing Puc…

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Clarity And Transparency in Your Orchestrations 5:26

2M ago5:26

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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3 Orchestration Concepts you must know (plus 3 Bonus Tips) 5:20

2M ago5:20

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I'm Frank. I'm an Interval Magician. That's my superpower, and I'm looking for composers who want to break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out.✨ Welcome to the Circle of Interval Magicians ✨🎶 In just 30 days, you’ll transform from a generic composer into an Interval Magician who writes original, powerful music. 🎶htt…

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The Secret of the Low End (What Great Orchestrators Already Know) 11:28

2M ago11:28

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…

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Why Gathering Before Sketching Changes Everything 14:05

2M ago14:05

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…

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The Coach Season 2 Trailer 3:00

3M ago3:00

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Get to know some of the cast and characters for Season 2! With the voice talents of: Bernard Holcomb, Adrienne Danrich, Joanie Brittingham, Eric Gersen, Brandon Shaw McKnight, Blake Friedman, and Halley Gilbert. All Music from the YouTube Audio Library. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA X: @TheCoachAudPod TIKTOK:@the.coach.audio.c BLUE SKY: @coachaudiopodcas…

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How to Use Counterpoint in Modern Composition 6:16

3M ago6:16

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…

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The Harmony Trick Every Composer Needs for Better Music 6:15

3M ago6:15

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…

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Why We Need Stories in Times of Crisis: ETGAR KERET on Healing, Connection & Creativity in the Age of AI - Highlights 19:13

3M ago19:13

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“I feel that when you don't tell your story, it's as if you have a limited existence. We can always have some kind of choice, but I'm saying that the story we choose may be the most crucial choice that we make, because this story will affect all the other choices.” Etgar Keret is one of the most inventive and celebrated short story writers of his g…

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Finding Humanity Through Storytelling with Author & Filmmaker ETGAR KERET 1:08:23

3M ago1:08:23

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“When I write my stories, I don't want to solve things in life. I just want to persuade myself that there is a way out. Maybe I am in a cell, maybe I'm trapped. Maybe I won't make it, but if I can imagine a plan for escape, then I'll be less trapped because at least in my mind, there is a way. I think that my parents are survivors. They always talk…

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The Coach Season 2 Teaser 2:10

3M ago2:10

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Writer, Creator, and Producer Eric McKeever shares that a new season is coming soon. And of course, the Jeffs have a lot to (sort of) say about it. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA X: @TheCoachAudPod TIKTOK:@the.coach.audio.c BLUE SKY: @coachaudiopodcast.bsky.social YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOHk9-R00vn7RDoxd_mdnSA THREADS: @the.coachaudiopo…

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From Chaos to Clarity 9:23

3M ago9:23

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!Grab my free guide:"5 Spells Every Composer Needs"https://musicinterv…

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Why 10 minutes a day can change your music forever 4:29

3M ago4:29

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast

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No Samples, No Tricks - Just Sibelius and NotePerformer 5:27

4M ago5:27

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast

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A Balcony, a Jazz Festival, and a Lesson in Sound 4:42

4M ago4:42

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The Circle of Interval Magicianshttps://www.skool.com/circle-of-interval-magicians/about?ref=bfbebbc3d8d04a84806842a78f42963aMy mission is to help composers break free from generic progressions and write music that truly stands out. You don't need more theory, you need more MAGIC!By The Music Interval Theory Podcast