Welcome back to the fifth issue of my weekly newsletter.
I know Valentine's Day has passed and technically these lessons would
have been perfect last week so you could prepare. But let me slide this
time... this is just my fifth issue after 5 years of newsletter
hibernation!!!
So to make up for it, I have a few lessons pertaining to "love" in this issue. One uses the new Song Robot
software to learn a famous love song. The other article breaks down
some of the chords and inner workings in the same song. And I have a
30-minute "throwback" video lesson from a couple years ago teaching a
love song I'm sure you'll like. All appropriate for this month!
I'm also thrilled to have recently unveiled a song learning tool I built
several years ago but never revealed to the mass public... until now.
Only certain inner circle members have used it and after so many rave
reviews, I've decided to make some last minute changes to it and offer
it to the world! You can go check it out a free video I made about it here.
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And comment! I always enjoy your feedback. Let me know what you think about the material. It really keeps me going.
Enjoy this issue and I'll see you next time.
Who Else Wants To Learn What Borrowed Chords Are?
Today, let's talk about borrowed chords.
They are chords literally borrowed from what we call the "parallel" minor or major key.
Let's not mix up "parallel" with "relative."
If we were in the key of C, as we've learned in other lessons, A, the
6th degree of C, is the relative minor of C. Likewise, C is the relative
major of A. That's not what we're talking about here.
Parallel keys have the same tonic note... or home base. That means... Read More>>>
Valentine's Day - Learn Hero In Slow Motion! (30-minute Video)
Since the release of my Song Robot software, people have absolutely been going nuts over it.
So I've decided to create a full 30-minute video of Song Robot walking you through the hit song, "Hero" in slow motion.
The first part of the video shows... Read more>>>
Who Else Wants To Learn The Famous Amen Cadence?
A cadence is a chord progression that pretty much ends a
song, verse, phrase, or section. Today, we're going to cover the "Amen
cadence"... one of my favorites! Read more>>>
The Song Robot Teaches Jazz!
After so many replies and interest in the new Song Robot
software I recently announced, I've decided to do another quick
demonstration that shows how to use the software to learn practically
any genre out there.
In this video, I show you in just a few minutes how to find a famous
jazz song and open it in the robot software. Then at the end, I let the
entire song play through (giving you the opportunity to pick up some of
the licks in there -- but you'll want to get Song Robot so you can have
full control.) Read More>>>
How To Play 6-2-5-1 Chord Progressions In Minutes
In yesterday's post, we used my new Song Robot software to learn the hit love song, "Hero."
If you haven't checked out yesterday's 30-minute video, feel free to do so now.
Today, I want to break down some of the chords of this song as there
is a common pattern present that'll certainly be familiar to you if
you've been with me for a while... Read more>>>
Ask Jermaine: "2-5-1 Of The 4... What Does That Mean?"
We're back with another "Ask Jermaine" session -- this time, focusing on
the phrase, "2-5-1 Of The 4." This question comes from Bill in San
Antonio, TX.
"Jermaine, I've heard you and others talk about how important 2-5-1
progressions are and I understand all this. What I don't get is when you
say the 2-5-1 of the 4 or the 2-5-1 of the 6. What does this all mean?"
My answer... Read more>>>
Every week, I rummage through our years of archived articles and dig you up a gem. Enjoy!
30-Minute Video Lesson Teaching Hit Love Song!
I have a special treat for you. In this exclusive
30-minute training video, I'm showing you how to play Robin Thicke's
"Lost Without You." Read more>>>
How Would You Like To Get Helpful Music Tips & Advice Sent To Your Mobile Phone Weekly?
Introducing... "The Mobile Music Minute!"
Remember, this ezine releases EVERY Wednesday. Join us next week for another issue. See ya next time!
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Hear & Play Wednesday Weekly
Issue 5 - February 16, 2011
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Musician Breakthrough 2011 - COMING IN WEEKS!
If you haven't checked out the Musician Breakthrough website, you're in for a treat.
It features 7 musicians and over 70 minutes of online video clips so
far. Each of these musicians are competing for a trip to the Bahamas!
And a few lucky visitors (like you) will win an iPad and full suite of
Hear & Play Products.
Head over to the site, vote on your favorite clips, learn a bunch, and get in on the action! Click here...
This clip features Stanton Lewis from our Musician Breakthrough collection teaching his own creative shouting pattern!
For more information on Musician Breakthrough (coming soon), visit the website.
This week's Member Spotlight features long time Gospel Music Training Center Member, Tamara Adams-Batts from North Carolina.
Enjoy this clip of her playing a tune he learned in the training center.
*If you'd like to be featured in a future Member Spotlight, send us a youtube link and brief introduction by clicking here.
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