Song writing series crash course
Our friend Benedict is making a songwriting series with the intention of it being a crash course (short and sweet). It's a great opportunity for a refresher for those more experienced or for one to briefly learn all the elements of music production. I wish I had this kind of direction many years ago! Benedict is a great teacher and he uses Reason in the lessons too. Hope to see some of you there!!
Cool stuff, I will surely watch them, Ty for sharing!
He took the huff about 18 months ago in this post:
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I'm always torn on his videos. There is usually some good content but his presentation style drives me nuts. It's a bit slow-paced and sometimes more than a little lecturing.
Haven't you won enough song competitions?
I'm not so sure he left over the one thread you mention, if you reach out to him or message on his video I'm sure he will discuss it with you in private.DaveyG wrote: ↑10 Jul 2023He took the huff about 18 months ago in this post:
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I'm always torn on his videos. There is usually some good content but his presentation style drives me nuts. It's a bit slow-paced and sometimes more than a little lecturing.
I can see how you might find his style 'lecture like' on occasion. The thing is he really knows what he is talking about. I have listened to him intently for years and I'm pretty sure I've never found anything to be wrong or disagreeable. He also helped me become a real musician and took my music to a completely different level and still now he works with me and I am very grateful for it. If anyone gets the chance to work one on one with him even a little I'm sure they will benefit greatly from it, he is very good at finding the point musicians are at in their journey, and knowing what they need to develop and work on from that point to reach their goals.
Truly, the path of music composition knows no bounds, and the pursuit of mastery is an eternal dance. Each victory is but a gentle breeze, the greatest benefit of which is to push us further into the open sea of learning and humility.
the things I have yet to learn are more numerous than microtones in 5 octaves
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He once said some nice things about one of my tracks and therefore he can do no wrong.Jagwah wrote: ↑10 Jul 2023The thing is (Benedict) really knows what he is talking about. I have listened to him intently for years and I'm pretty sure I've never found anything to be wrong or disagreeable. He also helped me become a real musician and took my music to a completely different level and still now he works with me and I am very grateful for it. If anyone gets the chance to work one on one with him even a little I'm sure they will benefit greatly from it, he is very good at finding the point musicians are at in their journey, and knowing what they need to develop and work on from that point to reach their goals.
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Thanks I should have posted this here!!
Me too!!
integerpoet wrote: ↑11 Jul 2023He once said some nice things about one of my tracks and therefore he can do no wrong.
I am still enjoying the skills taught in the chords video, the idea of making a chord progression, smoothing it out using voicing (inversions etc), then using instruments to play around or on their designated notes from each chord, then adding the original chord progression as something like a pad is very powerful. I wasn't writing this way before but I sure will now.
Episode six is up and for good reason drums and rhythm are saved for almost last. This series walks a very logical path, some valuable keys are unlocked for you as they certainly have been for me. What can I say, Benedict has been teaching all of this for a long time, and finally here he has managed to condense it all so we can digest it easily if we just want to put in some effort. I can attest my music has already come a long way because of it. As always, reach out to Benedict with any questions etc as he is quite receptive. High five to anyone following along!!
OK the last video in the series is up!
Congrats to anyone working through it, I am certain it will benefit you in multiple ways.
It has completely changed the way I do things production wise, and for the better.
I will reference this series when I share work going forward as it is responsible for many good things I do.
Can't say enough good things about it, it's there for you too if you want it!
Congrats to anyone working through it, I am certain it will benefit you in multiple ways.
It has completely changed the way I do things production wise, and for the better.
I will reference this series when I share work going forward as it is responsible for many good things I do.
Can't say enough good things about it, it's there for you too if you want it!
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