Course Overview
Teacher
Professional musician, Orff-Schulwerk-certified educator, and board-certified music therapist. Author of more than ten books and numerous video resources. Presents workshops and programs internationally. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 39 min
- Lessons 11
- Attachments 20
- Exercises 52
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87 CQ
11 Lessons in This Course
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16 minFREEDrums lesson 1Free9 CQ
Learn about the basic concepts of musical notation from the beginning! In this lesson on music notation, learn how to notate any sound using a pen or pencil.
with Kalani MusicLearn about the basic concepts of musical notation from the beginning! In this lesson on music notation, learn how to notate any sound using a pen or pencil.
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22 minMusic Theory lesson 212 CQ
Get ready to delve into the methods for notating western music! In this music lesson, learn how to read and write the most common types of notes and rests.
with Kalani MusicGet ready to delve into the methods for notating western music! In this music lesson, learn how to read and write the most common types of notes and rests.
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21 minMusic Theory lesson 311 CQ
Master the art of reading and writing time signatures in this rich music lesson! Learn essential concepts, including how to use dots, ties, and beams.
with Kalani MusicMaster the art of reading and writing time signatures in this rich music lesson! Learn essential concepts, including how to use dots, ties, and beams.
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21 minMusic Theory lesson 411 CQ
Learn to read any popular melody! This music lesson is a key to unlocking your musical potential. Read and write treble-clef melodies, sharps, flats, and more!
with Kalani MusicLearn to read any popular melody! This music lesson is a key to unlocking your musical potential. Read and write treble-clef melodies, sharps, flats, and more!
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16 minMusic Theory lesson 59 CQ
Reading and writing music requires an understanding of special characters, ornamentation, and dynamics, all of which are covered in this music lesson!
with Kalani MusicReading and writing music requires an understanding of special characters, ornamentation, and dynamics, all of which are covered in this music lesson!
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10 minMusic Theory lesson 66 CQ
Master writing the bass clef, learn the notes in the bass staff, and unlock the music in a piano score so you can write your own compositions.
with Kalani MusicMaster writing the bass clef, learn the notes in the bass staff, and unlock the music in a piano score so you can write your own compositions.
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11 minMusic Theory lesson 76 CQ
Learn how to read guitar and ukulele chord diagrams and chord symbols in this music lesson! Discover how to read a song chart and learn about music notation.
with Kalani MusicLearn how to read guitar and ukulele chord diagrams and chord symbols in this music lesson! Discover how to read a song chart and learn about music notation.
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8 minReading Music lesson 85 CQ
Ever wonder what drum notation looks like? In this music lesson with percussionist Kalani, explore the fundamentals of reading notation for the drumset.
with Kalani MusicEver wonder what drum notation looks like? In this music lesson with percussionist Kalani, explore the fundamentals of reading notation for the drumset.
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6 minMusic Theory lesson 94 CQ
Ever wanted to learn a song from a guitar book, but felt intimidated by tabs? Learn to read and write tablature notation for string instruments in this lesson!
with Kalani MusicEver wanted to learn a song from a guitar book, but felt intimidated by tabs? Learn to read and write tablature notation for string instruments in this lesson!
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17 minWriting Music lesson 109 CQ
In this music notation lesson, learn how the popular notation program Sibelius can be used to write and publish music and recordings of compositions.
with Kalani MusicIn this music notation lesson, learn how the popular notation program Sibelius can be used to write and publish music and recordings of compositions.
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8 minMusic Theory lesson 115 CQ
Jazz chords are not as complicated as they look! In this music lesson, explore common tuplets (triplets and duplets), and learn to make these easier to play.
with Kalani MusicJazz chords are not as complicated as they look! In this music lesson, explore common tuplets (triplets and duplets), and learn to make these easier to play.
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12118 min12-part Ukulele course65 CQ
Singing songs with friends and family builds holiday spirit—and the spirit is very much alive in this course from Kalani Music that teaches students how to sing and play holiday songs on the ukulele.
with Kalani MusicSinging songs with friends and family builds holiday spirit—and the spirit is very much alive in this course from Kalani Music that teaches students how to sing and play holiday songs on the ukulele.
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11159 min11-part Writing Music course87 CQ
Learning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
with Kalani MusicLearning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
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10156 min10-part Writing Music course85 CQ
Successful songwriting doesn't always have to do with inspiration. In this piano course, Paul Corgan covers the history of pop music, and common pop songwriting practices so you can write your own.
with Paul CorganSuccessful songwriting doesn't always have to do with inspiration. In this piano course, Paul Corgan covers the history of pop music, and common pop songwriting practices so you can write your own.
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33 minFREEWriting Music lessonFree17 CQ
People who make horror movies know: if you want to scare someone, use scary music. There are two fundamental ways to make music scary. The first way is to compose music with lots of screechy, irregular tones, imitating the sounds of screams and distress. It’s a biological trigger for “Something terrible is happening right now!”...
with 99% InvisiblePeople who make horror movies know: if you want to scare someone, use scary music. There are two fundamental ways to make music scary. The first way is to compose music with lots of screechy, irregular tones, imitating the sounds of screams and distress. It’s a biological trigger for “Something terrible is happening right now!”...
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5 minWriting Music lesson3 CQ
Want to produce a percussive synth sound like the one used in Martin Garrix's “Animals”? This lesson shows you how to achieve this distinct sound with Massive.
with Ryan EnzedWant to produce a percussive synth sound like the one used in Martin Garrix's “Animals”? This lesson shows you how to achieve this distinct sound with Massive.
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3 minFREEWriting Music lessonFree2 CQ
Maschine Studio provides a powerful suite for groove production. If you want to learn to lay down a drum beat with Maschine, look no further than this lesson!
with Machine MastersMaschine Studio provides a powerful suite for groove production. If you want to learn to lay down a drum beat with Maschine, look no further than this lesson!
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11159 min11-part Writing Music course87 CQ
Learning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
with Kalani MusicLearning how to read and write music opens up a world of musical possibilities! In this course from professional musician and educator Kalani, learn the fundamentals of music notation.
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616 min6-part Music Theory course12 CQ
Baffled by sheet music? This brief course from Bill Graham Music demystifies the basics of musical language—from the qualities of sound to tempo and dynamics.
with Bill Graham MusicBaffled by sheet music? This brief course from Bill Graham Music demystifies the basics of musical language—from the qualities of sound to tempo and dynamics.
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1042 min10-part Guitar course28 CQ
Ready to become a better guitar player? Elevate your career with this detailed course on how to sight read guitar music, so you can get more gigs, play different genres, and write your own music!
with Tone VikingReady to become a better guitar player? Elevate your career with this detailed course on how to sight read guitar music, so you can get more gigs, play different genres, and write your own music!
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14219 min14-part Piano course118 CQ
Sight reading sheet music. Does that sound intimidating? Not with this detailed course on how to sight read for beginners by professional musician and piano teacher Shawn Cheek! Shawn lays down the basics of sight reading, such as identifying musical notes and terms, and runs through multiple simple songs on the piano with you, step-by-step. Develop keyboard awareness; don’t just memorize the song, read the notes! You’ll have fun learning how to play in a ¾ time signature in the “C” and “G” positions, eventually sight reading while playing piano without looking at your hands. Improve your piano playing exponentially with each lesson in this course!
with Shawn CheekSight reading sheet music. Does that sound intimidating? Not with this detailed course on how to sight read for beginners by professional musician and piano teacher Shawn Cheek! Shawn lays down the basics of sight reading, such as identifying musical notes and terms, and runs through multiple simple songs on the piano with you, step-by-step. Develop keyboard awareness; don’t just memorize the song, read the notes! You’ll have fun learning how to play in a ¾ time signature in the “C” and “G” positions, eventually sight reading while playing piano without looking at your hands. Improve your piano playing exponentially with each lesson in this course!