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Category Archives: Writing
Creative Conversations
I have wanted and needed creative company my whole life. I have longed and bewildered some part time creative friends in my life to keep running, keep makkering (creating) and wanting to know about their creations. It most likely came … Continue reading
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Dialog with master bassman, Mike Bishop
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A chat with L Pass
Q: How is it you can release so much music so consistently? Many musicians are fearful of committing to “making a record”, you seem to thrive on it. LP: Well, it’s the medium I love most. I like making sound … Continue reading
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Snowcake ~ Listen to my new album, available everywhere you love to listen to music.
Thank you, Kate, Mike & Mary, Michael, Leah & Mike, my special guest artists on this record. Thank you to Focal, & Tegeler Audio who make super gear that I love and featured on this album. Thank you to … Continue reading
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Because It’s Fun and What We Do
I’ve been getting a few comments on my youtube channel thanking me for reminding folks to have fun. Everything has gotten serious and monetized and only valued by income generating or why bother. Nobody would argue against earning more … Continue reading
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Time To Begin
I’ve been in a deep dive of learning more about recording and mixing since 2014. That’s when I updated my interface to a UA Apollo and not long after that found Puremix. At the time they were the only online … Continue reading
Just Like Earth new full length CD & MP3 download
Buy CDs Buy MP3s It’s always so exciting for me to write new songs and see how they turn out in the studio. Here’s the latest batch! You’ll recognize many new songs from my writing spree in January 2022. Hot … Continue reading
The Highest Moon is here!
You can buy the MP3s here Or buy a CD here
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A Month of Songwriting
January, 2022 A Month of Songwriting January seemed the perfect month to jump into the new year, and set a new goal: How many songs can I write in one month? Dedicate the month to just writing new songs. Twenty-three … Continue reading
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Posted recently on the Berklee Blog
Lauren Passarelli ~ The new album ~ Night Vision
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Questions for me by Griffin Woytaszek
Thank you so much Lauren! I will let you know how my presentation goes. I appreciate you going into so much depth on these questions, and taking the time to do so. I found this very inspiring, particularly the piece … Continue reading
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April 2021 Songwriting Mastermind
Songwriting Mastermind
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The Menino Arts Center Show March 5th, 2021
pre-recorded video concert, Guitar & Vocal, Piano & Vocal, performances 0:00 Frustration Station 4:10 That’s How It Is 8:04 That Explains The Sky 11:08 Haven’t A Care 15:01 Reach me 19:48 Leaf Feather Wing Stone 23:53 Canvas of Your Life 27:14 Guest List 32:41 Lean Back Into … Continue reading
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Sign up for the next Songwriting Mastermind
Who’s it for? What can I expect? Songwriting Mastermind “I will be back for another session in the near future. Was a great experience.” ~ John S. “Thank you, I found these very inspirational and thought provoking. I didn’t know … Continue reading
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Guitar Insights ~ Writing A Song
A Songwriting lesson: 0:00? Can’t learn how to ride a bicycle from a book alone 0:39? Unlock your confidence by practicing 2:43? Free association 3:35? Change one string, top E to C 4:13? Catch your ideas in a notebook 5:02? … Continue reading
Developing Your Musicianship
Excerpts from an online class 0:00 foam/sponge under the bridge, James Jamerson bass mute, prepared guitar 1:35 creating your favorite sounds 2:25 player’s personality 3:34 too many bar chords 3:46 breaking out of your playing rut 4:32 taking classes that … Continue reading
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L Pass live at LOMA ~ Feature Performing Artist 2012
Notice the guitar parts for each song. You can accompany yourself in many ways. You don’t have to strum or finger pick the same way throughout the whole song. Songs include: 0:00 Sweetest Thing 3:15 Playing With The Pieces 7:55 … Continue reading
Songwriting Mastermind
Join Now “Those who sign up are in for a treat as you are an amazing teacher, writer and performer. This is quite and opportunity for aspiring songwriters to jump at.” ~ Dave B.
Night Vision ~ The Questions ~ The Interview
Night Vision ~ Questions submitted by Robin Stone, Claudio Raino, Max Abraham, Daniel Jackson, Bernadette Mac, Stan Pulnik, and Gina M. Vanderloop. RS: This song to my ears has a decidedly Steely Dan vibe about it. The harmonies and horn … Continue reading
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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé
L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather than keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading
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Night Vision Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Passarelli lpassarelli@berklee.edu New Album: Night Vision Release Date: June 20, 2020 TOP MASSACHUSETTS MUSICIANS BAND TOGETHER TO MAKE GORGEOUS ALBUM Lauren Passarelli has joined with some of the best music-makers to produce NIGHT … Continue reading
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Inspiration Is Everywhere, In December
Recently I watched the film, De Lovely, about Cole Porter. It was so cool to watch another creative person doing his thing, and there were so many pianos in this film. I loved that. There were times in the film … Continue reading
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In The Studio with Bird Mancini
Me & Ruby & Billy adding oohs to my song, Reaching For Love.
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‘Cause It’s Love
‘Cause It’s Love words & music: L Pass, 2015, January At a theater in the Bronx, kissing through the show. They happened so deliciously, missing Ivanhoe. They would soothe and inspire, speak gentle fire Kindle sweet desire to be together. At … Continue reading
Song Writing, Creativity Sessions & Beatle Events
Master guitarist, Lauren Passarelli has been a guitar professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984. • She’s an entertaining Performing Songwriter, • Beatles’ Expert • Creativity & Technology Clinician • Recording Engineer • Music Producer & Music Arranger • … Continue reading
Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone
Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone Bolstered By Blue and many other tunes on this record have arrangements that are very complex, with multiple backing vocal parts and various instruments coming in and out. How do you go about composing … Continue reading
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Tagged Honeywine, The Sea Road, creativity, interview, songwriting, recording, tender ramble
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Blackbird & Bellabye
I’ve always gotten a kick out of learning songs & guitar parts deeply to sound like the recordings that I loved. That was my measure of how well I knew the music & how … Continue reading