Ep 2: Stealing – the Only Path to Originality (8-bit Music Theory)

Update: 2018-05-11

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I had the awesome privilege of interviewing my favorite YouTube content creator, 8-bit Music Theory. The conversation was super valuable and a lot of fun. We talked about the Genesis (pun) of his love for video game music, how his jazz drumming degree helped him understand rhythm in video game music, and how starting a YouTube channel analyzing video game music was really a way to scratch his own itch. He gives incredible advice on how to find your own sound (spoiler: it has a lot to do with stealing), and why transcription is valuable for every musician. We also

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Ep 2: Stealing – the Only Path to Originality (8-bit Music Theory)

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Ep 2: Stealing – the Only Path to Originality (8-bit Music Theory)

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Ep 2: Stealing – the Only Path to Originality (8-bit Music Theory)