Free Music Degree

A world-class music education in just minutes a week.

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Episode #112: The End

The final episode of Free Music Degree. Thanks for listening!

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Free Music Degree #111: Christmas Special 2 (with Joey Ortega!)

It’s our PENULTIMATE EPISODE! Fan favorite Joey Ortega comes on the podcast to discuss his famous Christmas music, from the sentimental to the startling. Listen here:

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Free Music Degree #110: 24K Magic, Greenlight, PPAP

In the last of our regular episodes (though there are still two more special ones on the way!) we discuss Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic” and Pitbull’s “Greenlight.” We also continue to look for sponsors and shout out to Wisconsin’s roller skating scene.

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Episode #109: Fade, Juju on that Beat

This week we discuss Kanye’s “Fade” and Zay Hilfigerrr’s “Juju on that Beat.” We also catch up on politics and make an announcement.

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Episode #108: Fake Love, Don’t Wanna Know

This week we discuss Drake’s “Fake Love” and Maroon 5′s “Don’t Wanna Know.” We also talk about underrated Adam Sandler films and watch penguins engage in bloody combat.

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Episode #107: Shout Out to my Ex, Starboy

This week we discuss Little Mix’s “Shout Out to my Ex” and The Weeknd’s “Starboy.” We also talk about buying furniture and really bright crosses. Listen here:

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Episode #106: The 20th Century

It’s the end of our music history series! We perform part of John Cage’s classic 4′33″ and play a bunch of weird stuff. Thanks for humoring us!

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Episode #105: The Romantic Period

It’s Maria’s turn to lead as we delve into the Romantic era! We also discuss playing the triangle and old timey eye surgery.

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Episode #104: The Classical Period

This week it’s the Classical period! We discuss Mozart, Beethoven, and the whereabouts of the former Spy Kids.

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Episode #103: The Baroque Period

This week we continue on to the Baroque period! We also discuss why Lil Yachty is this generations Bach, and rupture some eardrums with Dan’s recorder.

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Episode #102: The Renaissance Period (w/ Tom Klind!)

This week we talk about the Renaissance period, but before that, we GO TO THE PHONES! Long time friend of the show Tom Klind provides his insight on the world of chant as well as the science of monkeys on ladders.

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Episode #101: The Medieval Period

We’re back with a WEIRD NEW SERIES! Free Music Degree does Music History 101, beginning with medieval music. We also talk about Gillette blades and the chart toppers of the 11th century.

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Episode #100: Retrospective

It’s episode 100! We look back at every single song we’ve ever discussed. It takes a while. Thanks for listening everyone.

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Episode #99: Different For Girls, Vice (w/ Jamie Rihacek!)

It’s another country special as we discuss Dierks Bentley’s “Different for Girls” and Miranda Lambert’s “Vice.” We also discuss using tape on human organs and find out if you can roller skate in a buffalo herd. Listen here:

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Episode #98: Starving, That Girl

This week it’s Hailee Steinfeld’s “Starving” and Kungs’ “That Girl”! We also talk about playing soccer blind and how quarries work. Listen here:

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Episode #97: Luv, Treat You Better

This week we discuss Tory Lanez’ “Luv” and Shawn Mendes’ “Treat You Better.” We also examine the Millennial Whoop and fall victim to one of Shawn Mendes’ signature tongue twisters.

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Episode #96: Tiimmy Turner, Mama Said

This week we discuss Desiigner’s “Tiimmy Turner” and Lukas Graham’s “Mama Said.” We also talk about the pain of not visiting France, and Maria is continually shocked by the success of various cartoons. Listen here:

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