Kevin Johnson
Feature Writer
Kevin Johnson is a bassist and writer who has been covering music for over 16 years. He is the managing editor for NoTreble.com and has contributed to Bass Player Magazine, Ultimate Guitar, Guitar World, and more. Kevin is an active performer who plays bluegrass and jazz, though his listening habits span virtually every genre. A self-described music theory nerd, he loves to analyze chord changes and harmonic structure.
Articles by Kevin Johnson
How a Bach Bourrée Inspired Paul McCartney’s ‘Blackbird’
Wave to Earth’s ‘love.’ Is a Masterpiece, and It Sounds So Incredible on Violin
This Jazz Classic Sounds Wild in an 11/8 Arrangement: Jesús Molina’s Take on Dizzy Gillespie Classic
Pink Floyd’s New Video for Classic Song Captures the Song’s Emotion Perfectly
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#1): Yung Kai and ‘Blue’ Capture the Year’s Most Emotional Moments
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#2): How Gibran Alcocer’s Short Piece Became a Global Piano Phenomenon
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#3): Chezile’s “Beanie” Goes from Lo-Fi Indie to Solo Piano Standard
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#4): Why ‘Die With a Smile’ Is the Ballad Musicians Want to Play
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#5): ‘Chasing Kou’ Captures the Emotional Weight of ‘Drowning Love’
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#6): Bruno Mars and ROSÉ’s ‘APT.’ Comes Alive on Piano
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#7): Why Are Piano Players Obsessed With Einaudi’s ‘Experience’?
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#8): Why Harry Potter’s ‘Hedwig’s Theme’ Still Mystifies Musicians
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#9): Billie Eilish’s ‘WILDFLOWER’ Finds Its Quiet Staying Power
MuseScore’s Top Scores of 2025 (#10): Chappell Roan’s ‘Pink Pony Club’ Is Now a Modern Standard
Vintage Vibes Are Trendy: Strawberry Guy and His ‘Mrs. Magic’ Are Capturing TikTok
From Sonic Wallpaper to Virtuosic Jam: Béla Fleck’s ‘Sleigh Ride’ on Conan
We’ve All Heard Wham’s ‘Last Christmas’ (Maybe Too Much), But This Arrangement Might Be Its Ultimate Version
Have You Reached a Plateau as a Pianist? Simple Patterns of Ludovico Einaudi’s ‘Experience’ Will Help You
Riff of the Century: 7 Incredibly Creative Covers of ‘Seven Nation Army’
This Song’s Chorus Was Made for TikTok: Hook-First Pop Science by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey
‘Golden’ Tops Billboard’s Top 100 Songs of 2025. A Closer Listen Explains Why
Time for Some (Jazz-Soul) Holiday Music Theory: Donny Hathaway’s Christmas Classic With a Modern Twist