Tag: Chord-Construction

• 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
• INSTRUMENT-GYM: Sticking/hand patterns, hand technique, applications to instrument and songwriting.
• OFFICE HOURS: Different options for recording a cover with acoustic guitar and vocals- pros and cons of recording both at once, free tempo, playing to a click, recording both as an initial sketch and doubling both parts
• OFFICE HOURS: Listened to and talked about he mix of David's song. Discussed the difference between compressors and limiters. Discussed the important considerations when mastering one's own music.
• BEAT-CHALLENGE: listened to 4 new song ideas!

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• 🟩Free Theory Gym: w/ Nathan Rosenberg
  Oct. 22: 8am (PT) | 11am (ET) | 4pm (UK)
• Weekly 'Beat' Review: w/ Nathan Rosenberg
  Oct. 22: 7pm (PT) | 10pm (ET) | 3am (UK)
• Office Hours: w/ Ben Krueger
  Oct. 22: 8pm (PT) | 11pm (ET) | 4am (UK)
• Production Gym: w/ Cinnamontal
  Oct. 23: 5am (PT) | 8am (ET) | 1pm (UK)
• Office Hours: w/ Ben Krueger
  Oct. 23: 2pm (PT) | 5pm (ET) | 10pm (UK)
• Office Hours: w/ Kallie
  Oct. 23: 5pm (PT) | 8pm (ET) | 1am (UK)

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• 11/04: Comprehensive Program
• 11/04: DAW Core Skills
• 11/04: Hardware & Recording Primer
• 11/04: Musician Basics Elective
• 11/12: Mix Incubator
• 12/08: Musician Basics Elective
• 1/05: Musician Basics Elective
• 1/12: Comprehensive Program

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