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Steps to Becoming a Successful Music Producer

By Erin Barra

Imagine yourself sitting in a music studio, puzzling musical patterns and ideas into a final arrangement, building drum patterns and dialing in sounds, adding magic to a track so it lands just right. If that sounds like a dream come true to you, then you might be a...

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Key Research Insights on Music Education’s Impact

By Henry Donahue

Save The Music’s old tagline was “Music Equals Brainpower.” But how does music improve the mind? How does playing music affect the brain? Is it actually true that playing an instrument makes you smarter? Among musicians, teachers, and parents, there is a strong...

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A Music Teacher’s Guide to Summer Resources

By Rebecca Hof

It’s summertime, and you know what that means! Vacation, beach reads, family reunions, picnics, and, of course, preparing your classroom for the new school year. In addition to preparing your classroom – deciding where the new composition corner should go...

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J Dilla Music Technology: Case Study

By Izzy Esparza

Developed in partnership with Pharrell Williams’ creative collective, i am OTHER, supported by Ma Dukes, and named after her son, legendary hip hop producer J Dilla, Save The Music Foundation’s J Dilla Music Tech Grant serves public high schools that are expanding...

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LL Cool J celebrating the Save The Music 25th Anniversary at NeueHouse Hollywood.

#MusicSaves Los Angeles – Becky G, LL Cool J and More!

By Izzy Esparza

Celebrating 25 Years With LL Cool J, Cindy Mabe, Becky G, Adam Blackstone And More! On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, Save The Music celebrated its 25th Anniversary event, Music Saves L.A. at NeueHouse Hollywood. With 270+ attendees and over $300K raised to support LA...

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