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Deconstructing “Enter Sandman”

Practice

Technique: Developing Speed

Beginner Theory: Pentatonic and Blues Scales

Theory: Unlocking the Fretboard

Solos

Meet Your Instructor

Solos and Fills

Opening Your Ears to Rhythm

Craft Unforgettable Guitar Solos

Armin's Early Influences

Introduction

Expanded Improv Techniques

Closing Thoughts

Alicia, the Producer

Making a Song Your Own

Craft Your Unique Music Style

Developing Your Creative Voice

Gear: Pedals and Effects

Tones and Sounds

Tom's Noise Chart

Tom's Influences: Rock, Jazz, Classical, and Folk

Tom's Influences: EDM, the Blues, and Hip-Hop

Solo Case Study: "The Ghost of Tom Joad"

Meet Your Instructor: St. Vincent a.k.a. Annie Clark

Notes on Guitar: Tone

Finding Your Sound

Learning From the Blues

Define Your Signature Guitar Sound

Tempo

In the Studio, Part 3: More Leads

Finding Your Rhythm 

"A Love Bizarre" Case Study

Playing the Congas 

Playing the Timbales 

The Two Basic Jazz Forms

Jam Session: Two Approaches to “Watermelon Man”

Rhythmic Musicianship

Jam Session: Rhythm in “Actual Proof”

Practice Essentials

Excel in Advanced Jazz Rhythms

Piano Exercises

Arranging “Bohemian Rhapsody”

Intonation

Playing Different Styles

The Performance Mindset

Memorization and Practice: Student Q&A

A Career in Music

Parting Thoughts

Bonus Chapter: For Parents and Teachers

Bonus: Techniques

Alicia’s Musical Foundation and Influences

Play Music With Precision

Recording a Song

Meet Your Instructors

Building a Rock Solo From the Blues

Putting Together an Album

Studio Microphones

Conclusion

Performance: Bach, Suite no. 5, "Sarabande"

Case Study: Activating Conscious and Subconscious Expression

Studio Session: Making a Beatbox Beat

Making a Beat: Getting Warmed Up

Making a Beat: Adding a Topline

Growing as a Bandleader 

Welcome to the Family

Improvisation

Piano Basics

How to Work With Music

Instrumentation and Emotion

Expanding Your Horizons

An All-Starr Jam

Going Inside the Note

Melody Is Supreme

The Music Beyond the Page

Alicia, the Songwriter

Play Music With Soulful Expression

The Bow

Advanced Bowing and Left-Hand Techniques

Comfort and Posture

Color and Tone

The Color Game

The Three-Hour Practice Schedule

Bonus Chapter: Acquiring a Fine Instrument

Play Violin With Precision & Soul

Meet Your Instructor: Jake Shimabukuro

OO·koo·LEY·ley Basics

Holding Your ‘Ukulele

Navigating the Fretboard

Strumming Techniques

Demystifying Chords

Playing Advanced Chords

Melodic and Rhythmic Dimension

The Magic of Tremolo

Tremolo Performance: “While My Guitar Gently Weeps”

Breaking Down the Classics: “Hallelujah”

The Beauty of Harmonics

Strum Soulful 'Ukulele Tunes

Songwriting With Melody

Song Structure

Writing Lyrics: Using Themes & Motifs

Finishing Your Song: Editing

Mastering Vocal Techniques

Duets Part 1: Rehearsal Prep

The Beat

Rock Songwriting Fundamentals

Riff Rock Writing: Chorus, Solo, and Arrangement

Lyrics and Melody

Composing

Writing and Revising

Every Song Needs an Epiphany

“Savior” Songwriting Demo: Early Sketches

Start With Melody and Lyrics

Write Melodies That Mesmerize

Music

Teaches Music and Connection

Yo-Yo Ma

Teaches Singing

Christina Aguilera

Teaches Music Curation and DJing

Questlove

Questlove Teaches Music Curation and DJing

Marques Brownlee

Make Compelling Videos That Go Viral

Teaches Music for Film

Danny Elfman

A Documentary by Bess Kargman

Diane Warren: Relentless

Teaches Songwriting

John Legend

Teaches Producing and Beatmaking

Timbaland

Teaches Songwriting and Producing

Alicia Keys

Teaches The Art Of Performance

Usher

Usher Teaches The Art of Performance

Teaches ʻUkulele

Jake Shimabukuro

Teaches Filmmaking

Werner Herzog

Werner Herzog Teaches Filmmaking

Teaches Violin

Itzhak Perlman

Teaches Drumming & Creative Collaboration

Ringo Starr

Teaches Electronic Music Production

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deadmau5 Teaches Electronic Music Production

Teaches Creativity and Songwriting

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