Music Blocks

Five-minute exploration of how songwriters use sound to express emotion AI summary

Colorado Public Radio Visit website › Kids & Family · EN · 26 episodes · latest 2023-10-24

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A music appreciation podcast about the building blocks that make up your favorite sounds. Music Blocks explores how songwriters and composers use sound to express their emotions and share their experiences. Each episode runs about 5 minutes to fit easily into family time, classroom discussion or your podcast queue. Hosted by Luis Antonio Perez and Rebekah Romberg, the show spans genres, cultures and eras to inspire listeners to explore music more deeply. Music Blocks was developed with middle and high schoolers in mind, but it's fun for listeners of any age. Winner of the 2022 Best Podcast for Kids prize at The Ambies, aka The Awards for Excellence in Audio. Music Blocks is a production of Colorado Public Radio's Audio Innovations Studio with help from music educators.

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It's Electric!

2023-10-24 · 7 min · Season 3, episode 6

Electronic instruments like synthesizers and computer software use electricity to make sound. They've also changed music. The electrophone instrument family expands the range of musical colors in a composer's toolkit.…
Raise Your Voice!

2023-10-17 · 8 min · Season 3, episode 5

People can make amazing music using their voice. In this episode, it’s all about the power and range of the human voice. Get ready to hear all kinds of vocal techniques – from beatboxing to scatting to yodeling. You’ll…
Good Vibrations

2023-10-10 · 6 min · Season 3, episode 4

In this episode, we check out instruments that musicians use to deliver some amazing rhythmic impact. Idiophones make sound from the vibrations of an instrument's body. A lot of the time, musicians whack them or shake…
Drumroll Please!

2023-10-03 · 7 min · Season 3, episode 3

In this episode, the spotlight is on membranophones! Membranophones make sound from the vibration of a tightly stretched material. Think of drums that you strike to make a sound. But there are other cool membranophones.…
Take a Deep Breath!

2023-09-26 · 6 min · Season 3, episode 2

Musicians who use the power of air breathe life into the music they play. They create beautiful and ear-catching melodies. The instruments they play are called aerophones. In this episode, we talk about aerophones and…
Strings And Things

2023-09-19 · 7 min · Season 3, episode 1

All around the world, musicians use stringed instruments to make music. The way musicians play these instruments creates beautiful and distinctive sounds. In this episode, say hello to chordophones! Chordophones are…
In Season 3, Meet Some Incredible Instruments (And Their Families!)

2023-09-01 · 3 min

Music Blocks, the music appreciation podcast about the building blocks that make up your favorite sounds, returns Sept. 19 with a fresh batch of exciting musical explorations! In Season 3, hosts Rebekah Romberg and Luis…
Yes You Can! Stories of Empowerment

2022-09-09 · 6 min · Season 2, episode 8

Sometimes you need a little extra motivation, and music is a great place to look for it. A well-crafted song can tell a story that makes listeners feel confident, carefree or powerful. If you love uplifting choruses and…
Gone But Not Forgotten

2022-09-06 · 6 min · Season 2, episode 7

We all struggle with how to cope when we lose someone we care about. So how do musicians use those universal feelings to tell stories about death and grief? This episode looks at some moving examples, including music…
Stand Up! Stories of Protest

2022-09-02 · 7 min · Season 2, episode 6

Protest music is about highlighting problems in society and calling for change. And telling a story through music is an especially powerful way to move a listener to action. Check out some potent sonic storytelling…

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Oldest episode in feed: 07/2021 · over 5 years
Typical length: 6 min
Format: Serial Meant to be heard in order

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