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    Nov 8th, 2009

  • FINALLY CRACKED! How (and why) to use the circle of fifths to learn every chord in ALL 12 keys…

    Wow, what can I say... I think I've started something here... The last few weeks, I've been trying out a new format by taking really good questions from students and not only answering them personally, but sending them to our entire mailing list. This has resulted in a lot of love --- and even MORE questions from dedicated students all around the world. I've received at least a good couple hundred questions that could easily keep me busy sending responses like this for years... But here's one that made the top of the list. I think you'll really be helped by my reply to Tyler. It's long but packed with details. About 5 lessons in one. PRINT THIS OUT because it really is *that* important. -------------------- ***Comment From Tyler N*** Hi Jermaine, Dude, you are incredible. Your knowledge of theory is on another planet. Thanks for what you do man, for real. I'm trying to learn all 12 keys and I happen...

    Oct 28th, 2009

  • The Secret To Primary And Secondary Chords

    After last week's e-mail, I received the most replies ever. Here's another one I think will really help you (VERY IMPORTANT STRATEGIES BELOW).It's from a gentleman named Mark. ***Comment From Mark H.*** Hi Jermaine, Last week's e-mail was totally awesome! This number system stuff is quite new to me but you've totally made it plain. You certainly have a knack for breaking stuff down and I want to thank you for taking the time to do this. On one of your blog posts, you talked about primary and secondary chords. You also talked about how each tone of the scale has its own chord that is usually played.

    Oct 20th, 2009

  • Numbers rule the world of music. Here’s how to really use them in chord patterns to learn all 12 keys

    After last week's e-mail, I received a host of replies. Here's one that I think will really help you (VERY IMPORTANT STRATEGIES). ***Comment From Kelly W.*** Hi Jermaine, Thanks for sending such an informative e-mail. I feel like you give so much through your website, blog, and e-mails (maybe too much). Do you ever sleep? Well, here's another e-mail to add to your insomnia. :-) You mentioned the number system and how it is key when it comes to

    Oct 6th, 2009