Attention to Detail: The Classical Music Listening Guide

Happy holidays from Attention to Detail! On this special episode, we decided to bring our listening techniques to the world of holiday music, to give our followers a primer on how to listen a little m...

16 Dec 201942min

In the first episode of our exciting new partnership with Lincoln Center, we preview the LA Phil's upcoming performance of Bruckner Symphony No. 4 with some  guided listening! Whether you can attend t...

20 Nov 201937min

We continue our discussion of form with an overview of three of the most common formal archetypes: sonata, theme and variations, and rondo. Although we throw out a bit of musical jargon in this episod...

31 Okt 201948min

We start our two-episode exploration of form with by discussing what musical form actually is, how to listen to decisions that composers have made, and going on long, non-musical tangents. We also int...

25 Okt 201949min

We're back with our final episode on the nuts and bolts of music, and this time we're talking about rhythm! We discuss what rhythm actually is, why we all know exactly when our favorite DJ is going to...

11 Okt 201941min

What is harmony, and why is it so important? In this episode, we will continue to break down the nuts and bolts of music, discussing the reasons why we have harmony, what to listen for in your favorit...

27 Sep 201945min

In this episode, we explore one of the most important parameters of music: melody. We discuss what makes a great melody, why it's difficult to sing the national anthem in tune, and who are the best co...

10 Sep 201940min

We're back! After our brief hiatus, we've returned with a discussion of our summers, the difference between American and European conducting styles, and what plans we have on the horizon! www.attentio...

29 Aug 201932min