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Tinnitus Music Therapy: A Review of Subjective Tinnitus and Analysis of Music Therapy Pieces

...this paper will focus on the formulaic, compositional aspects of common tinnitus acclimation music, or music written with the intent of being accessible masking
therapy, and its general makeup, as well as providing three original tinnitus tracks written with the understanding of musical tinnitus characteristics (to be established and categorized in this paper) to further an understanding of the nature of masking.

By addressing the structure of some of these pieces, the goal for this work is for individuals to better understand how they may participate toward optimizing their own symptom management and enhancing overall well-being in an accessible way.
Academic | Research | Dolby Atmos | Production | Composition | Part One •

The Evolution of Sound Recording, Homemade Piezo Contact Microphones, and Electro-Acoustic Composition

This research delves into the creation of homemade piezoelectric contact microphones (emphasizing their ability to capture acoustic vibrations in an attainable way) while also discussing the process of creating the original composition written with the piezoelectric contact microphone and its mixing process in Dolby Atmos.
Emphasis on the practical aspect of contact microphone creation and revamping for sub bass woofer sounds is explored.
The focus of this research is to discuss the intersection of technology and creativity in sound design, especially at an exciting time where spacial audio continues to transform media production, composition, and research. This allows for the rich exploration of new sonic territories,
and while impossible to predict with unwavering certainty, it is likely that this next era of sound
recording is likely to be heavily impacted or hybrid-led by Artificial Intelligence in some form.
Music Journalism | Classical Music | Interview •

Getting to Know Beerthoven

In this “Getting to Know You” blog post, we are featuring Beerthoven, an organization based in Austin, Texas. Live Music Project’s Ella Pedrozo conducted an interview with Beerthoven’s Dr. Daniel Swayze.Beerthoven, an Austin local organization founded in 2014, combines classical chamber music performances with free beer at the Austin Saengerrunde (est.1879) to provide a one of a kind experience. We sat down with the director and founder of the organization, Dr. Daniel Swayze...
Album Review | Music Theory | Film Scores | OST Review | Korean Drama •

Crash Landing On You: a beautifully written story accompanied by a score just as remarkable. Original Television Soundtrack Album Review

The brilliance of this score lies in its ability to describe the narrative apart from the visuals on screen. It is clear they are works that stand on their own. Their beauty and harmonies do so much more than just complement the series: they tell the story of these characters on their own.
Music Journalism | Classical Music | Interview | Live Performance | Conservation Efforts •

Beerthoven’s ‘Tequila Mockingbird’ Soars with Bird-themed Melodies, Libations, and Conservation…

Nestled into the heart of downtown Austin, right behind the Capital of Texas, lies the city’s oldest cultural center: The Austin Saengerrunde. Founded in 1879 by German immigrants to form a community around singing, beer, and bowling, they are now realizing a continuation of a centuries-old tradition with their very own concert series: Beerthoven.Beerthoven is, as described on their website, a “down-to-earth, approachable celebration of classical song, chamber music, and beer...