Soapbox Music

11/19/2021

Hanging at the Chromawheel booth at Art Market, kicking off the start of the . Tree lighting and fireworks soon!

08/25/2021

08/12/2021

"What makes a Jones arrangement special? It’s a long list: graceful melodies, sophisticated harmony, seductive textures, sly humor, elegant voice leading, savvy pacing, irrepressible swing, a deep feeling for the blues, and the confidence not to overwrite. One more key quality: A Jones arrangement is as full of effortless charm as Audrey Hepburn in a wide-brimmed hat"

Mark Stryker reappraises the 1950s achievements of Quincy Jones, the uber-producer and entertainment mogul with a reputation like no other.

06/03/2021

Congrats on the store launch, .chicago ! We are excited to be a part of a diverse crew of over 200 Chicago artists and makers. You can grab a copy of The Field Guide To Music at Buddy's new store located downtown at the Chicago Cultural Center. Open 11am–4pm Wednesday through Sunday. And for the month of June, 100% of proceeds go directly to artists. Thanks Buddy!

04/17/2021

https://www.chicagojazzstringsummit.com/

  View fullsize  7th Annual Chicago Jazz String SummitApril 30th - May 1st, 2021Virtual Concert & Workshop SeriesHosted by Ess.org PERFORMANCES BY Biliana Voutchkova, violin Artyom Manukyan, cello View fullsize Endris Hassen, masinqo View fullsize Miguel Atwood-Ferguson, 5-string electric violin V...

04/06/2021

The Chicago musician’s group is following up its 2019 album, “Where Future Unfolds,” with an LP reacting to the events of 2020 titled “Now.”

01/30/2021

drum recording tips

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12/14/2020

wild string sequencer instrument

11/16/2020

but for real tho.
it’s been 248 days since we did the damn thing together, and we’re STILL lobbying for the financial assistance that will help us reopen our doors in due time.

please take a minute at saveourstages.com to ask your reps to advocate for the bill to be included in the next relief package—they’re back in session and discussing it now. thank you 💜

10/19/2020

Home PR Project Boricua Jazz Pionera Angelina Rivera PR Project Boricua Jazz Pionera Angelina Rivera By Tomas Peña - Feb 1, 2019 1378 5 Mention the name Angelina Rivera to the average person and you are likely to draw a blank. Yet, during her lifetime, the classically trained violinist, soprano, da...

10/07/2020

When you hear a particularly moving piece of music, and you get that little chill that runs from the top of your scalp down your spine, that’s a specific network in your brain logging that music into your memory. It’s an incredibly powerful biological process that even Alzheimer’s can’t touc...

05/19/2020

Valhalla DSP has released a free reverb plugin!

Make some space.   ValhallaSupermassive is designed to blow your mind and your music to new levels of consciousness and experience! Luscious clouds of reverb, otherworldly delays, swelling waves of feedback unlike any you’ve heard before.

05/17/2020

I was in a good mood so I decided to let my private cello students play their Zoom recital from a special location of their choice, anywhere in the world. After all, who hasn’t dreamed of pla…

05/15/2020

04/25/2020

Library of Congress Remix project!

04/02/2020

In these chaotic times, it is important to take time to celebrate when you can. As of April 1st, Soapbox Music has been open for an incredible 10 years! We are extremely grateful to all the members and musicians and guests, both past and present, who have walked through these doors and kept the space alive and vibrant. We would not be open without you! We've been amazed at all the music that has been made here over the years, and happy we are able to play a small part in the amazing Chicago music community -- YA'LL ARE THE BEST, THANK YOU!!! 👏❤️
- Farsheed & Brendan

Makaya McCraven brings together some of Chicago's finest talent to cover a Tony Williams' classic "There Comes a Time". Makaya McCraven - Drums Marquis Hill ...

03/06/2020

https://www.attackmagazine.com/technique/tutorials/low-end-theory-exploring-eight-common-bassline-styles/

Bruce Aisher explores eight of the archetypal forms of dance music bassline, from old-school classics to contemporary techniques. You could argue that