Music Mentor Dan
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Music Mentor Dan
@musicmentordan.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I hear Ace Attorney Spirit of Justice for the very first time ever on Sat, October 25th

Join me as we discover hidden connections, understand how music works, and have some fun along the way. Click the link and then click the "notify me" reminder bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qKWtStv7iGQ
October 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM
On Saturday I'll be listening to the Sonic Unleashed OST for the very first time. Join me as we discover hidden connections, understand how music works, and have some fun along the way. Click the link and then click the "notify me" reminder bell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCU5EE13j9k
October 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Tension and resolution are useful basic building tools for music. The tension or resolution is set up by what happens first. Establish a "home base" then go somewhere different for tension. Come back the the "home base" and create resolution,
October 11, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Your boring is their breakthrough.
It seems like people can forget where they come from. "Oh that's obvious"..."everyone knows that".  I like to fall in love with the basics over and over again. 

A far as I can tell—that is what makes an effective teacher. Huge empathy for the absolute beginner.
October 8, 2025 at 2:04 AM
New client win from the Gamer Music Creator Guild:

"My new single "Vernal Rush" (code named RnR) is out now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQbiha7MHHw"
—Skiazo
October 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Show up for free until your skill is the leverage. I started playing for free in bars and restaurants in NY/NJ. After 5 gigs I looked at the friend who hired me and asked if he thought I was doing a good job. He did. I asked for gas money. He gave it. Show up. Ask.
October 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
New client win from the Gamer Music Creator Guild:

Small Little Squares has released a new piece of instrumental music. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAJvd65ICas
September 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
New client win in the Gamer Music Creator Guild! PAT the Whale released his first original sound track (OST) which is the music for a video game. This was a significant effort with 10 pieces of music. The game is now published on itch.io. Well done PAT the Whale!
September 28, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New client win: "I worked with 2 other people to make a game in just 2 days for Jame Gam #47 on itch.io. I made the sound effects as well as the music." —Jeremiah Rodriguez
September 26, 2025 at 6:42 PM