University of Arts closing
As an alumnus of UARTS, I was particularly saddened by the news of UARTS closing after 146 years. I have gone through many phases of a love/
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 19
- 1 min
Film and Audio for Media Tidbits
A few videos from my Audio for media and Film classes to share with perspective students: Foley 1: Foley 2: Temp Music
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 18
- 1 min
Volume ≠ Loudness
So your mixes sound weak and anemic. What gives? Well, this is a complicated subject, but understanding it starts with grasping the...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 18
- 1 min
Equalization
It’s all about volume information and frequency information. Here’s a quick starter about manipulating frequency information using...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 17
- 1 min
Compression
Compression, what is it? Audio is all about volume information and frequency information. Compression is our basic tool for “polishing”...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 13
- 2 min
Songwriting #4: I’m stuck and I can’t finish this song
Well, perhaps it’s A) Not worth finishing B) Already finished C) Needs more time In the first case - what sometimes happens is that we...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 12
- 1 min
Songwriting #3: Instrumentals or Songs with Lyrics?
Well, unfortunately these days, the audience for instrumental music is shrinking fast. It does still serve a purpose in our culture...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 11
- 1 min
Songwriting #2: I have nothing to write about
This is a tough one. I remember expressing this thought to someone in my younger years and the answer I got was “ Write about truth” . ...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 10
- 2 min
Songwriting #1: Words or Music first?
To quote a colleague of mine: “There are many ways to get to the middle of a circle”. There is no right or wrong way to go about...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 9
- 1 min
So you want to play the Steel Pan
These instruments posed perhaps the greatest challenge for me to “learn” (followed by guitar). The first thing one must overcome is the...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 7
- 1 min
Why you should learn Bass
Bass: The perfect marriage of drums and harmony. It is less physically challenging than the guitar, as the strings are bigger, the frets...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 6
- 1 min
Challenges and Rewards of learning Drums
The drums are physical, raw, emotional, fundamental and just about everyone can “connect” with them. A good drum groove moves just about...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 5
- 1 min
Challenges and Rewards of learning Keyboard
The best parts about this instrument is the vast range (88 pitches covering almost all other instruments’ ranges) and the fact that you...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 4
- 1 min
Challenges and Rewards of learning Guitar
The guitar is an incredibly expressive instrument. There is something about the way the string resonance decays, the wide...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 3
- 1 min
Music Theory FAQ
Q: I am concerned that learning music theory will stifle my creativity. A: This is an unrealistic fear. Imagine wanting to write speeches...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 2
- 2 min
Musical Practice FAQ
Q: How do I play faster? A: Practice 20% slower, focusing on perfect execution and repetition. Increase your tempo gradually, but only...
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Joe DiVita
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Getting Started
If you are looking for a concise overview of how it all works and the power of musical possibilities from the bare elements, this short...
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