There are a lot of YouTube videos and other apps that have tutorials and I am looking for some recommendations from the community here. What do you recommend for a beginner who wants to build a strong foundation on the basics with the goal to be able to compose their own music? TC: 450K
Signals music studio on YouTube is really good for composing. It’ll still be a lot of work, like programming. Also he teaches with a guitar but the principles are the same (I play piano).
Following. I did a bit of preliminary research on this, and there appears to be a good course put together by Quincy Jones (Michael Jackson’s producer) that received good reviews. It’s $80 a month I think
If you want to compose you should start with basic music theory. First things to learn for composing: How to read music notation (key signatures, tonality, rhythm) How to read sheet music How scales are formed/memorize the basic scales How chords are formed/memorize basic chords Understanding the circle of fifths at a basic level Understanding relationship between Melody/harmony/rhythm First things to learn for piano: Reading bass vs treble clef Identify keys on the keyboard Right hand/left hand precision Right hand/left hand scales Chord shapes There are a few courses on like Udemy/coursera/master class that I’ve heard are good - here’s one I came across that seems legit: https://courses.artofcomposing.com/courses/music-composition-101 It seems daunting, but the basics are really quick to learn if you focus on them for a bit. This will also help you understand the difference between noodling, performing, and composing. Once you get the basics down you’ll be able to easily translate your knowledge to composing in whichever style you prefer (jazz, classical, etc…)
I love this idea. I am not that into learning songs, I want the tune in my head to come out fine, just to relieve some stress
I got a lifetime subscription of Playground Sessions and its been very good.
Pianote’s method course has been really great. They start off with chords and it really builds your skills and it’s fun learning to play immediately. It covers all the basics/foundations too like scales, rhythm, reading keys etc. Find some of their free YouTube demos to check it out
I want to second the Pianote recommendation. I have been a member for several months, and it's great. I also got an in-person teacher recently, so I am using Pianote as mainly a supplement, but I still really like them. My goals are modest though, and I don't have music composition in my near plans. Also, Pianote had a 3 month money back guarantee, so you don't risk much by giving it a try.
Get a good teacher, like a piano professor or master student at least. I played a lot of piano many years ago and can tell you that he basic is the most important so you want the best teacher you can find.
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I recommend flowkey but it won’t really teach the notes on the sheet. You can look at the hands playing and reproduce