EP 3. In this episode we go over 7 simple, optional steps you can take to learn an instrument quickly and easily.
If you want to skip straight to step 1, then skip to 3 minutes that's when I get into it! :-)
Option 1: Learn some songs that you enjoy, this will give you an understanding of chords and song structure
Option 2: Start learning scales. (I’ll do a full episode on scales). Scales are essentially just a set of musical notes and they give you a lot to work with when songwriting and jamming. Most modern western music is written in the "Major Scale". Look into the Major scale if you wish to understand the fundamentals of music.
Option 3: Learn and understand how chords work. Chords are harmonies, stacks of notes that create a sound. Definitely a key concept in music, one of the most important one, along with understanding melodies, I'll do an entire episode on melody creation, and what a melody is.
Option 4: Find a group of musicians to play with or form one yourself. It's good to play with other musicians as soon as you can, it's one of the most effective ways to improve, I cannot stress that enough. In the podcast I go over many of the ways you can find / create a music group in the podcast. Ask around, look online, you'll find people in no time.
Option 5: Search up free pdf's and informational videos related to your instrument / music theory /songwriting. A simple google search will give you hundreds of thousands of results!
Option 6: Find an instructor that can give you real constructive feedback and show you proper technique, help you make adjustments. There are many online and probably some in your area.
Option 7: Purchase books on the topic. People with lots of experience and wisdom have written books on music that are extremely helpful. Don't overlook books!
Email me any questions, recommendations, comments, concerns: [email protected]
Here's those links I mentioned!
Book recommendation
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/362228.The_Mastery_of_Music
Services for meeting new musicians
https://app.joinfuzz.com/
https://www.vampr.me/
https://www.gohendrix.com/
https://amy.network/
https://musolist.com/
http://www.bandfriendapp.com/
If you live in London, check out:
https://www.jamseekapp.co.uk/en/index.php
If you live in the UK:
https://www.find-a-musician.com/
https://www.joinmyband.co.uk/
If you live in Australia:
https://www.themusos.com.au/
Subreddit I found
https://www.reddit.com/r/BedroomBands/
