Is the strong songs podcast any good?
Strong Songs on Apple Podcasts Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work. Music: it's good.
What's a strong songs mailbag episode?
On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work. Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper"…
What is the strong songs Patreon tier?
Big and warm; just two per bar. This tier gets you access to all Patreon posts, the bonus podcast feed, a 10% discount in the Strong Songs Store, and your name listed in the show notes of every episode I publish while you're a backer. Strong Songs Patreon Announcement!
Kirk Hamilton
Music: it's good. On each episode of Strong Songs, host Kirk Hamilton takes listeners inside a piece of music, breaking it down and figuring out what makes it work.
Funky Drummers, Cheap Guitars & Sting
What do George Michael, Nicki Minaj, Ed Sheeran, and the Powerpuff Girls have in common?
Programming Note: Moving to Fridays
Hello all - this is just a little note to let you all know that in Year Four, I'm moving the Strong Songs publish day from every other Wednesday to every other Friday. The first episode of Year Four will go up next Friday, January 14.
Singing Like A Star, with Eric Vetro
What do Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, and Katy Perry have in common? They all study with Eric Vetro, one of the most in-demand vocal coaches in the world.
Metroid Music, Bond Themes & Jazz Philosophy
Polish your reading glasses and pour a cup of tea - it's time for a Strong Songs mailbag!
Clave, Chorus & "Careless Whisper"
Well, look at that - it's a mailbag episode! Kirk answers your questions on Bo Diddley, Minecraft, The Supremes, chorus guitar, XTC, Parquet Courts, and the mystery of the "Careless Whisper" sax solo.
The Producer's Philosophy, with Brian Bender
Kirk sits down with producer, composer, and master mixer Brian Bender to talk about the state of the recording art.
Eighth Note
The cornerstone of swing. This tier is for folks who just want to kick in a little bit each month to help out.
Quarter Note
Strong and steady; the lifeblood of the beat. This tier gets you access to all Patreon posts, the bonus podcast feed, and, hopefully, the motivation to start practicing that guitar you've been neglecting.
Half Note
Big and warm; just two per bar. This tier gets you access to all Patreon posts, the bonus podcast feed, a 10% discount in the Strong Songs Store, and your name listed in the show notes of every episode I publish while you're a backer.
