Jason Kleinberg

Musician

Jason Kleinberg is a Musician and Music Teacher based in San Francisco, California. He is a Professional Violinist, Songwriter, and Composer who has performed across the U.S., Europe, and Japan, both solo and with the group Diego’s Umbrella. Jason composed the film score for the documentary “Gumby Dharma”, released in 2006. He teaches fiddle and violin lessons online and creates video content through his channel called FiddleHed.

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Do you have any suggestions or ideas for composing a piece of music for films?

I suggest watching the movie repeatedly to get a feel for it, observing key scenes, and then working as intensely as possible with your director, trying to refine your music to his vision. Work out a compelling theme that would probably glue the score together and create a catchy musical identity. Try out instrumentation, taking in mind the visuals, and pay immense attention to detail so that your soundtrack enhances the storytelling and connects with the audience.

How can I easily identify melodies?

To easily develop your skills to recognize melodies, familiarize yourself with simple melodies like "Mary Had a Little Lamb." Practice playing the melodies on an instrument or singing them out loud. After mastering basic melodies, work toward understanding how the notes relate to create musical phrases. Listen closely to the rhythm and patterns of the melody. Pay attention to note groupings and emphasis of certain beats through accents. Recognizing these elements will help with being able to identify melodies that you hear. Listen to a variety of music and see if you can identify the melodies of songs that you already know. Pay attention to key notes in the song and how they are utilized over and over to develop the melody. The more you practice, the easier it will be to notice, identify, and remember different melodies.

Are there any other types of violin mute?

There's also the sordino mute, which, when placed on the bridge, creates a softer orchestral sound. The wrist mute, which is attached to your wrist, subtly dampens the sound for discreet practice. And lastly, electronic mutes that offers silent practice and additional features like metronomes and tuners.

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