The Vivo Songbook

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Bonusode 6: Lyrics & Rhymes Aug 20, 2021

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It's our last bonusode, and to conclude our songwriting journey… lyrics! Let loose and join guest instructors Gloria Estefan to embark on a rhyme-finding mission and practice all you’ve learned about music!

Episode 6: One More Song Aug 20, 2021

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In this last episode of The Vivo Songbook, we join Vivo Co-Director Brandon Jeffords, Executive Music Producer Alex Lacamoire, and the one and only Lin-Manuel Miranda to explore the song that propelled Vivo on his journey, One More Song. Then, we dig deep into Vivo’s grand finale for a musical masterclass with Alex Lacamoire.

The Vivo Songbook is produced by Adonde Media for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

Martina Castro - Host, Executive Producer

Martine Chaussard - Writer, Producer, Sound Designer

Natacha Ruck - Editor

Luis Gil - Production Manager, Mastering Engineer

Giovana Romano Sanchez -additional Mixing and Sound Design

Bonusode 5: Making Up Melodies Aug 20, 2021

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Want to make up your own songs? Join guest instructors Gloria Estefan and Lin-Manuel Miranda to play a special game to unleash your creativity and learn how to invent your own melodies!

Episode 5: Inside Your Heart Aug 20, 2021

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Find out how the makers of Vivo set off to create the ultimate love song! Dive deep into Inside Your Heart with Quiara Alegria Hudes, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Alex Lacamoire and Cuban-American superstar Gloria Estefan to discover the power of music to heal a broken heart.

The Vivo Songbook is produced by Adonde Media for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

Martina Castro - Host, Executive Producer

Martine Chaussard - Writer, Producer, Sound Designer

Natacha Ruck - Editor

Luis Gil - Production Manager, Mastering Engineer

Giovana Romano Sanchez -additional Mixing and Sound Design

Bonusode 4: From Melody to Harmony Aug 13, 2021

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Ready to get in sync with Keep the Beat? Join guest instructor Randy Thom to play a special game and learn all about how to go from melody to harmony!

Episode 4: Keep the Beat Aug 13, 2021

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All aboard! Come tour the Everglades to find out how Florida’s wild National Park inspired the crew to create Gabi and Vivo’s worst nightmare... Lutador! Then dive deep into Gabi and Vivo’s Keep the Beat with Vivo Sound Designer Randy Thom to discover the power of music to bring harmony between two unlikely friends.

The Vivo Songbook is produced by Adonde Media for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

Martina Castro - Host, Executive Producer

Martine Chaussard - Writer, Producer, Sound Designer

Natacha Ruck - Editor

Luis Gil - Production Manager, Mastering Engineer

Giovana Romano Sanchez -additional Mixing and Sound Design

Bonusode 3: Pitch... and your voice! Aug 13, 2021

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Warm up your vocal cords and come sing your version of My Own Drum! Join guest instructors Randy Thom and Alex Lacamoire to play a special game to discover your vocal range - and what makes your voice unique to YOU!

Episode 3: My Own Drum Aug 13, 2021

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Come bounce to the beat of your own drum with Vivo screenwriter Quiara Alegria Hudes, who shares the incredible story of how Gabi’s character entered her life. Then dive deep into My Own Drum with Vivo Character Designer Joe Moshier and Head of Animation Kevin Webb to discover the power of music to express your true self.

The Vivo Songbook is produced by Adonde Media for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

Martina Castro - Host, Executive Producer

Martine Chaussard - Writer, Producer, Sound Designer

Natacha Ruck - Editor

Luis Gil - Production Manager, Mastering Engineer

Giovana Romano Sanchez -additional Mixing and Sound Design

Bonusode 2: The Clave Aug 06, 2021

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Explore one of the rhythms at the heart of Cuban music: the clave! Join guest instructor Juan de Marcos to play a special game and learn how to spot the clave in your favorite Cuban songs!

Episode 2: Mambo Cabana Aug 06, 2021

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In this episode of The Vivo Songbook, hear legendary Cuban musician Juan de Marcos tell the story of how he lent his voice and his musical expertise to Andrés. Then dive deep into Andrés’ song Mambo Cabana with Production Designer Carlos Zaragoza and Art Director Andy Harkness to find out the power of music – and animation – to make us travel through time. New episodes weekly.

The Vivo Songbook is produced by Adonde Media for Netflix and Sony Pictures Animation.

Martina Castro - Host, Executive Producer

Martine Chaussard - Writer, Producer, Sound Designer

Natacha Ruck - Editor

Luis Gil - Production Manager, Mastering Engineer

Giovana Romano Sanchez -additional Mixing and Sound Design