Christopher D.

Since my beginning days as an aspiring musician, I'vebeen utilizing technology to assist myself in my educational desires. It started with tape recorders and practice amps and as time went on, it had evolved into full on computer rigs for backing tracks with GIANT guitar rigs, and now into laptops and amp simulators. Technology is a beast that needs to be tamed, but all the basics still apply across the board. We'll discover the path of types of equipment and the placement in which they are best applied. The first step is making sure the initial source audio is where we want it. If you capture it well, you'll save a fortune on mixing and mastering as far as time and money is concerned. Remember that a smooth workflow can allow creativity to flow for a better final product.

I'vebeen writing songs since day 1, even before iIknew what a song even was. There are many templates to get yourself started to take any "idea" and learn how to sculpt it into a masterpiece, whether iit's pop song or a prprogiff salad. The most important take awalways'll work on is how to artistically apply "dynamics" to bring out the true potential of any musical idea. Well even discuss the importance of when itsit ist to "break the rules" for a fuller artistic expression, or how/when to hone it into something simpler.

We will learn how to navigate around the keys with an understanding of the patterns and scales within the melodic spectrum as well as how to navigate through the grand staff and how to allow the "shortcuts" on when and where to add the black keys and harmonic melodies. We will learn the proper tools to become masters of dexterity and pave the path for greatness.

We will discover the basic rudiments to reinforce your understanding of "the beat". I use these techniques for all band members to better help reinforce locking in with your other bandmates. Drums were my first instrument and are the reason why I personally became a rhythmic stronghold in all the bands I've been in, regardless of the instrument I was assigned to. We will unlock your understanding to Note Values and the extreme importance of timing.

My students will learn the most important rule of all, Rule #1, Dont forget to have FUN. Each lesson/curriculum is specifically tailored to the students needs and/or musical responsibilities. We always make sure to develop dexterity and reinforce that with a digestible amount of music theory. I am self taught and through hard work and dedication, I have conquered all my musical dreams since then, so I fully understand what its like to start from the beginning and work my way to advanced and then to professional. You will learn how to groove within your rhythmic zones and if you so desire, shred the leads of your heart strings onto of your melodic inventions.

Bass is the backbone groove of a band. You will learn to fully understand the difference of "in the pocket" from "on the grid" Remember it's the bass that makes the crowds hips shake. We'll start off with basics such as playing in key/time and when it's time to take off into harmonic parallels and melodic lines. The bass is the glue between the melody guitar/keys and the rhythm drums.