Breve Music Podcast

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris reflects on his fond memories of playing Guitar Hero, a game he preferred over Rock Band due to its earlier release. He reminisces about the enjoyment he experienced both solo and with friends and family while playing. Jermaine still listens to some of the songs from the game and invites listeners to share their experiences and favorite tracks from Guitar Hero or Rock Band in the comments.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the importance of protecting one’s dreams and mental health in the face of negativity. He shares a personal experience involving a discouraging response from an applicant to his new business venture, where the individual harshly criticized his abilities. Instead of allowing this negativity to deter him, Jermaine chose to block the person and use their comments as motivation to succeed as an entrepreneur. He emphasizes that while criticism is inevitable, it shouldn’t hinder one’s pursuit of goals. The main takeaway from the episode is the importance of prioritizing mental health and not letting unconstructive feedback prevent progress.

RIP Quincy Jones

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses his unique listening habits, particularly his preference for slower music. He shares that he has always enjoyed music played at a reduced speed and has recently been experimenting with listening to tracks at 0.8 speed, finding it an appealing way to experience music differently.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses the influential Australian composer Percy Grainger, born in July 1882 and passed away in February 1961. Grainger is best known for his piano arrangement of the folk song “Country Gardens,” but Jermaine highlights pieces like “Irish Tune from County Derry” and “Lincolnshire Posy” as significant works in the band repertoire. Reflecting on his personal experiences, Jermaine shares his journey through a “heavy Grainger phase” during high school and college, where he frequently listened to Grainger’s music, particularly the album “Immovable Do” by the Dallas Wind Symphony. He appreciates Grainger’s unique writing style and orchestration, which often combines piano with various ensembles, allowing listeners to enjoy the rich textures of his compositions. Harris invites listeners to share their thoughts on Grainger and their favorite pieces.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris reflects on his journey with the musical “Hamilton,” which debuted on Broadway in 2015. Initially skeptical about enjoying musicals, he was captivated when he watched it on Disney+ in 2020, appreciating both the performances and the representation of a diverse cast discussing historical themes. Since then, he has extensively listened to the Hamilton soundtrack on Spotify, ranking it among his favorite albums that year. Four years later, he continues to enjoy the music regularly and invites listeners to share their own experiences with the show.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn this episode of the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris reflects on his musical journey and the reasons behind his decision not to attend music school. He recounts his early experiences with music, starting with piano in childhood and clarinet in sixth grade, which helped shape his identity as a musician. His passion flourished in high school, influenced by his band director, leading him to aspire to become a band director or music theory teacher. However, an undiagnosed neurological issue caused him to reconsider this path due to concerns about potential episodes while teaching. After college and treatment, he felt a renewed desire to pursue music and auditioned for a local music school, gaining admission and contemplating his lifelong dream.Ultimately, he faced a choice between pursuing a music degree or continuing his marketing career. After attending orientation and realizing he would need to start from scratch without transferable credits, he opted to focus on marketing, influenced by financial concerns, existing student loans, and the impact on his marriage. Although he occasionally feels regret about not pursuing music school, he believes he made the right decision for himself and his family, finding satisfaction in his current job while staying connected to music theory through sharing his experiences.

Learn the 5 companies you have to register your music with in this e-book: Music Royalties DemystifiedJoin the discord server: https://pxl.to/breve-music-discord-serverSummaryIn the Breve Music Podcast, host Jermaine Harris discusses Pink Floyd’s attempts to sell their music catalog for around $500 million over the past few years. The process faced complications due to controversial political statements made by band member Roger Waters. Recently, reports have emerged that Sony Music is interested in acquiring the rights for between $400 million and $500 million, aligning with their recent acquisitions in the music industry. The outcome of this potential sale remains to be seen.