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Niles Smiles Out Now!

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12 Videos

Adventures in Jazz Composition

What makes a composition a JAZZ composition? And how do I write one?

As a composer, arranger, and producer, I have worked in Pop (Paul McCartney, Pet Shop Boys, Grace Jones), Jazz (Pat Metheny, Randy Brecker, Bob James), and Soul (Ray Charles, James Brown, Michael McDonald). Since 1987, I have led my infamous jazz orchestra, BANDZILLA, and released a number of acclaimed solo albums as a guitarist.

In my easy-to-read volume packed with my trademark humor, I reveal my concepts, techniques, and methodologies. Using examples from my own work, I explain, step-by-step, how each was written. The book includes analysis and lead sheets of my Real Book composition “Tame Thy Pen”, and four compositions from my new album Niles Smiles, “Paraglide”, “Monochrome Velvet”, “Inside Story”, and “Flaky Croissants”.

Arrange Like A Pro with Richard Niles

Arranging is just for artists who want fancy orchestration right? Wrong.

A good arrangement can make or break a song and turn it from total dud to a worldwide hit.

Acclaimed composer/arranger/producer Richard Niles brings his experience and knowledge to the subject of musical arranging, He demonstrates the many techniques and concepts top musical arrangers have used to turn songs into massive hits. 

In 10 information packed 1-hour videos, Dr. Niles analyzes recordings from the 1950s to today, in absolutely glorious detail, and shares his own musical principles used in his work with many of the most iconic artists in popular music.

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