About

David Hartley

A musician and teacher who produces narrative videos about popular music: deep dives into songwriting, recording stories, pivotal moments in artists’ careers, and unusual or influential songs. Episodes analyze creative processes, historical context, and notable music industry anecdotes.

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Calculated from videos published in the last 12 months

1 video every 23 days
Publishing pace
Regular
Publishing regularity
12 min
Average video duration
15 min
Published time per month
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Latest videos

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