Relevant Music Theory for Music Production, Piano and Modern Band
Bob Habersat
Shedthemusic
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My Music Theory Story
8am Undergrad music Theory 😴 and the kid in the back
Using Theory as a pro
Theory is a bad word and its only for the few.
Fundamental Musicianship
“Theory” principals that can be used in musical time
Depth v Breadth
Start with the end in mind: What makes a good musician? The Incubator
Pocket
Harmonic mobility
aural skills
Flexibility
Creativity
The Mechanism
Reading
Ear training
Writing
Improvisation
Recording
Evaluation and analysis
Solutions
Class Guitar
Class Piano
Commercial Music Ensemble (Modern Band)
Theory Class
Music Production
Band/Choir/Orchestra Class
Read W I R E
Tutorials…
Chromatic scale in guitar class
Learning notes in left hand and playing bass
Roman Numeral reading
R Ear Training W I R E
R E WRite I R E
Melodies using the piano roll
Melodies in standard notation
Top Lining- how to make melodies singable
R E W Improvisation R E
Drum groove playing
Lets jam
R E W I Record E
Necessary skill for the 21st century Musician
Record ready vs performance ready
Playing with the metronome helps with pocket.
R E W I R Evaluate & Analyze
Major Scale Mastery = Harmonic Freedom
Roman Numeral Playing
Changes To The Culture
Student centered, project based
Universal Language unlocks collaboration and live remix
Conceptual Arranging
Career Readiness- learn tunes at a pro pace
The Morning Show & Real Gigs
College Articulation
Creating pathways for change
Columbia College
Montclair University
Available Curricula
Rewire Theory- Piano, Theory, MOdern Band
Fretboard Fundamentals
Rewire Guitar
Production Through Performance
Junior Music Producer | join the beta
Contact
Bob@shedthemusic.com