How technologyhas revolutionised the way I arrange music
Since the time I began arranging (in my teens!), the advancements in technology have greatly influenced the speed at which I can arrange music. Back then, you couldn’t Google song lyrics, you had to buy an entire album for a single song and notating was done by hand.
Here are 7 ways that technology has truly revolutionised my arranging workflow.
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Resources and links mentioned in this episode
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Resourcesmentioned:
- Spotify
- Apple Music
- Pandora
- Pinterest – the Pinterest board I mention is here
- Google Docs
- Music Notes
- Sheet Music Direct
- Tips for importingMIDI files into notation software in my Speedy Arranging Course (inside the Midnight Music Community)
- Transcribe! software
- Audacity
- Anytune Pro
- The Amazing Slow Downer
- Notation software – for a run-down of options, listen to episode 13: Best notation apps for music educators
- ForScore (more info also in episode 5 – How To Scan Sheet Music)
- Mobile Sheets
Further reading
Read: the original blog post upon which this episode is based.
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