Learning Music with Dennis DeSantis

Published: Aug. 8, 2024, 7:08 a.m.

How do you design music education that\u2019s engaging for beginners and experienced users? That\u2019s the challenge Dennis DeSantis faces as head of Ableton\u2019s Learning Team. In this conversation with Craig Schuftan, Dennis talks about the importance of play and interactivity in learning and making music, as well as the value of simplifying complex concepts for beginners. Along the way we hear about his own musical journey, the power of diverse influences and debates around pitch and tuning systems.\n\xa0\nExplore further:\nLearning Music\nLearning Synths\nMaking Music: 74 Strategies for Electronic Producers by Dennis DeSantis\nPremi\xe8re Po\xe8me Symphonique, Gy\xf6rgy Ligeti 1963\nPatrice Rushen - Forget Me Nots (Official Video)\xa0\nOur Band Could Be Your Life by Michael Azzerad\n\xa0\nKeep up with Dennis DeSantis on Instagram, YouTube and via his website.\n\xa0\nTell us what you think of this episode: doingmusic@ableton.com\nDoing Music is brought to you by Ableton. Follow us on TikTok and Instagram.