My 90’s indie rock kick is still going strong. In fact, I can’t stop! Open the vault and check out these great bands: Pavement. This band was a game changer in the world of indie rock. Pavement is a must listen. Song to Listen To: Cut Your Hair. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMWQ0Cz5hHY Mazzy Star: Dreamy, mellow, and perfect […]
The Jam Session: Every Musician’s Nightmare or Dream Come True Friday night from 7:30-9:30pm, Nik hosted BMF’s first ever Teen Jam Night. Uncharted territory for all involved. Amazing, scary, and ultimately totally worth doing dozens more times. But what exactly is a jam session?! For many, it is some abstract concept that has to do […]
As a kid, all year long you count down the days until summer. I remember sitting in my hot classroom in Brooklyn, the back of my knees sticking to my chair, and thinking that June felt like forever. I would daydream about summer – thinking of how amazing it would be when it finally came. It’s […]
Trust Your Musicians. Listen Deeply. Record Your Song. Yesterday marked the third annual BMF private lesson recording session. All student original compositions. All produced with the help of their teachers. All with a clear goal in mind, recording in the studio with a band made up of both faculty and other advanced students. A totally […]
So I’m on a 90’s indie rock kick. Want to join me? Open the vault and check out these great bands: Catherine Wheel. Heavy yet lush at the same time. And his vocals are so good. A starting point is the song “Black Metallic.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcrj-FFK4MM Red House Painters. Seen the movie Almost Famous? The singer of this band was actually […]
I grew up in rural Massachusetts, Acton and Concord to be exact. Mom lived in Acton in a small red farm house buried amongst new construction and Dad lived in a big old colonial with a third floor that was dedicated to my brother and me. Home is where most of our musical exploration begins […]