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Soundfly
Type of site
Music education
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
HeadquartersBrooklyn, New York, USA
Country of originUnited States
Founder(s)Ian Temple
IndustryEducation
ServicesMusic classes
URLsoundfly.com

Soundfly is an online music education platform based in Brooklyn, New York. They offer online music courses and mentorship sessions as well as hosting a bi-weekly podcast, Themes and Variation,[1] and a daily blog, Flypaper.[2][3]

The company was founded in 2015 by Ian Temple.[4][5]

Courses

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In 2022, Soundfly released courses on designing sample-based instruments with Son Lux's Ryan Lott,[6] retrofuturistic, synth-based electronic music production with Com Truise,[7] and rhythmic creativity with producer Jlin.[8] Previously, in November 2021, Soundfly released a piano course covering music theory, improvisation, and beat making with pianist and producer Kiefer.[9] Earlier that year, the company released a course on sampling and arranging with DJ and producer RJD2,[10][3] which was filmed by RJD2 himself during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown,[11] and a course on vocal songwriting and production with pop singer Kimbra.

Previous courses have included the companion course for Carnegie Hall's Somewhere Project,[12] as well as courses on synthesis,[13] music production in Logic Pro and Ableton Live,[14] music theory for producers,[15] crowdfunding, beginner piano, and open tunings for guitar.[16] They also produced a guide for how to learn things online at the outset of the coronavirus pandemic.[17]

Notable Instructors

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References

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  1. ^ Hypebot (2020-09-25). "'Themes and Variation' Is Soundfly's New Podcast About Learning Music". Hypebot. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  2. ^ Leight, Elias (2019-02-05). "Panic! at the Disco Broke a Common Hit-Making Rule (And Still Succeeded)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  3. ^ a b Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Hip-Hop Innovator RJD2 And Online Music School Soundfly Team Up To Release New Music Course". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  4. ^ "Don't Be Boring: A Musician's Guide to Branding". www.awal.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  5. ^ "Soundfly: The Next-Gen Learning Hub for Musicians | Performer Mag". Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  6. ^ a b Rabinowitz, Chloe. "'Ryan Lott: Designing Sample-Based Instruments' Course Now Available on Soundfly". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-07-13.
  7. ^ "Learn electronic music technique with your new teacher, Com Truise". MusicTech. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  8. ^ "The Quietus | News | Jlin Releases Online Course On 'Rhythmic Creativity'". The Quietus. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  9. ^ a b Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Soundfly And Kiefer Team Up On Innovative Piano Course". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  10. ^ Oliphint, Joel. "Daily Distraction: Take a course from RJD2". Columbus Alive. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  11. ^ "RJD2's Journey From MPC to Studio, Student to Teacher". reverb.com. 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
  12. ^ "The Somewhere Project". www.carnegiehall.org. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  13. ^ "MATRIXSYNTH: Advanced Synths and Patch Design for Producers Course | Learn Music Online at Soundfly". www.matrixsynth.com. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  14. ^ "Soundfly Review: Is Soundfly Worth It?". Learnopoly. 2021-11-25. Retrieved 2021-11-30.
  15. ^ "Plan Your Free Online Education at Lifehacker U: Summer Semester 2016". Lifehacker. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  16. ^ "S.B. Natives Teach Music Through Website". The Santa Barbara Independent. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  17. ^ "A State-by-State Resource Guide for Music Professionals Who Need Help During Coronavirus Crisis (Updating)". Billboard. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  18. ^ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Soundfly School Debuts New Course With Synthwave And Electronic Music Icon Com Truise". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  19. ^ "MATRIXSYNTH: Com Truise: Mid-Fi Synthwave Slow-Motion Funk — A New Course From Soundfly". www.matrixsynth.com. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  20. ^ Magnetic. "Spotlight: Jlin Releases New Course On Rhythm & Creativity With Online Music School Soundfly". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2022-05-10.
  21. ^ guest (2021-07-28). "Soundfly Intros New RJD2 Course, "From Samples To Songs"". Synthtopia. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  22. ^ Magnetic. "Producer Spotlight: Sampling Pioneer RJD2 Launches An Exciting New Online Sampling Course With Soundfly". Magnetic Magazine. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  23. ^ "Kimbra reflects on a song that we used to know ten years later". Switched On Pop. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
  24. ^ "About Soundfly". Soundfly. Retrieved 2021-08-25.
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