Course Overview
Teacher
Paul Corgan has been playing piano for nearly 14 years and really enjoys sharing his knowledge of the instrument with others. Paul has played in several bands including a Jazz Band which toured in Europe for a time and currently plays gigs on the... View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 2 hr, 36 min
- Lessons 10
- Attachments 8
- Exercises 29
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85 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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14 minFREEMusic Appreciation lesson 1Free8 CQ
Through an understanding of the history of pop, we are able to gain insight into the future of pop and thus use this information to better our own songwriting!
with Paul CorganThrough an understanding of the history of pop, we are able to gain insight into the future of pop and thus use this information to better our own songwriting!
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20 minMusic Appreciation lesson 211 CQ
In this second piano lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to play "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson—a great example of common pop song structure.
with Paul CorganIn this second piano lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to play "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson—a great example of common pop song structure.
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16 minMusic Theory lesson 39 CQ
Does inspiration need to strike in order to write a great hit? In this piano lesson, learn different methods for writing a pop song, from chords to melody.
with Paul CorganDoes inspiration need to strike in order to write a great hit? In this piano lesson, learn different methods for writing a pop song, from chords to melody.
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15 minMusic Theory lesson 48 CQ
What makes a pop song so catchy? Timing, mostly. In this piano lesson, discover why timing is the key to pop songwriting and how to manipulate it yourself.
with Paul CorganWhat makes a pop song so catchy? Timing, mostly. In this piano lesson, discover why timing is the key to pop songwriting and how to manipulate it yourself.
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18 minMusic Theory lesson 510 CQ
Do you need to be happy to write an upbeat song? In this piano songwriting lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to establish a song's mood with chord choice.
with Paul CorganDo you need to be happy to write an upbeat song? In this piano songwriting lesson from Paul Corgan, learn how to establish a song's mood with chord choice.
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14 minMusic Theory lesson 68 CQ
Do you come up with great chord progressions, but struggle with writing melodies? In this piano songwriting lesson, walk through right-hand melody writing.
with Paul CorganDo you come up with great chord progressions, but struggle with writing melodies? In this piano songwriting lesson, walk through right-hand melody writing.
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16 minMusic Theory lesson 79 CQ
In this piano songwriting lesson, begin to apply what you've learned in this course about pop songs and start composing a song with the first step: chords.
with Paul CorganIn this piano songwriting lesson, begin to apply what you've learned in this course about pop songs and start composing a song with the first step: chords.
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11 minMusic Theory lesson 86 CQ
In this piano songwriting lesson, continue writing a song with instructor Paul Corgan by adding melody over the chords you established for your song.
with Paul CorganIn this piano songwriting lesson, continue writing a song with instructor Paul Corgan by adding melody over the chords you established for your song.
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16 minMusic Theory lesson 99 CQ
In this piano songwriting lesson, instructor Paul Corgan teaches how to add variation to your song so that listeners don't get bored at the two-minute wall.
with Paul CorganIn this piano songwriting lesson, instructor Paul Corgan teaches how to add variation to your song so that listeners don't get bored at the two-minute wall.
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12 minPiano lesson 107 CQ
Now that you've run through how to write a song with instructor Paul Corgan, get some "seat time" alone with help from these final songwriting tips.
with Paul CorganNow that you've run through how to write a song with instructor Paul Corgan, get some "seat time" alone with help from these final songwriting tips.
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10176 min10-part Piano course93 CQ
Find out what it takes to become a tried-and-true pianist. This course from Paul Corgan focuses on basic music theory and improvisational skills to jump start your piano playing. Names of the notes, basic scales and chords, and essential improv skills like comping, soloing, and playing fills are all covered in 10 in depth lessons. At the end of this course, you’ll have the skills you need to play an entire song!
with Paul CorganFind out what it takes to become a tried-and-true pianist. This course from Paul Corgan focuses on basic music theory and improvisational skills to jump start your piano playing. Names of the notes, basic scales and chords, and essential improv skills like comping, soloing, and playing fills are all covered in 10 in depth lessons. At the end of this course, you’ll have the skills you need to play an entire song!
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987 min9-part Piano course48 CQ
Put down the Beethoven and get ready to jam! In this course, learn how to play contemporary and classic hits like “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5 and the Four Season’s “Oh What a Night” from Jersey Boys.
with Paul CorganPut down the Beethoven and get ready to jam! In this course, learn how to play contemporary and classic hits like “Sunday Morning” by Maroon 5 and the Four Season’s “Oh What a Night” from Jersey Boys.
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10151 min10-part Piano course81 CQ
Is your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
with Paul CorganIs your piano playing skill past beginner, but not yet advanced? In this intermediate piano course, equip yourself with piano techniques that will take your piano playing to the next level!
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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!