PRODUCTION-GYM: We broke down "Get Away" by The Internet - more specifically, we discussed how to take a single motif and expand it into a full production. We did this by focusing on a few instruments at a time and identifying where they are elsewhere in the track.
OFFICE HOURS: Alee had some questions about a vocal cover of "Material Girl" she's working on. We talked about changing our notes to air and how that keeps the momentum moving forward but doesn't create a break in the energy.
OFFICE HOURS: listened to David's song and gave some notes, listened to Alee's song and gave some notes, finishing projects, getting good vocal takes, doing multiple takes
INSTRUMENT-GYM: Sticking Patterns
Accent Patterns
Applying sticking and accent patterns to percussion, drums, and other instruments
THEORY-GYM: let's look at line cliche in Eleanor Rigby
BEAT-CHALLENGE: We reviewed new pieces and talked about strategies for iteration when working by yourself. Bass and guitar rigs discussed compared with DI
OFFICE HOURS: We did some production brain storming for a song Alee is working on
THEORY-GYM: Harmonic breakdown of "Rise" by Herb Alpert- chords, melody, chord qualities, modulation, opening M7 vamp
EAR-TRAINING-GYM: Ear training on Frequencies in electric distorted guitars