Video Tutorials for Beginner Musicians

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Guitar Video Tutorials

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Guitar Lesson #1 - An introduction to the Guitar
This video is for those that are new to the guitar.  It covers the following topics:

  1. What to consider when picking out a guitar
  2. The Guitar "Anatomy" - What's a guitar made up of?
  3. What are the names of the strings and what's an easy way to remember them?
  4. How to read basic guitar music (TAB)

Guitar Lesson #2 - Fingerpicking Basics
For those that are brand new to fingerpicking.  This video covers:

  1. The proper right hand technique
  2. What is the name of each finger?
  3. How to use different finger combinations
  4. How fingerpicking is used in a variety of styles

Guitar Lesson #3 - Advanced Fingerpicking Techniques
This video explores the following advanced techniques:

  1. Tremolo
  2. Accenting Notes
  3. Travis Picking
  4. Flamenco
  5. Hocket

Piano Video Tutorials

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Piano Lesson #1 - Getting to Know the Piano Keyboard

This is an introduction to the piano/keyboard.  This video covers:

  1. What to consider when purchasing a piano/keyboard
  2. Identifying patterns on the keyboard.
  3. Using black and white keys. 

Piano Lesson #2 - How to Make Different Sound on the Piano
This video identifies many of the different sound that can be made on the Piano, such as:

  1. Low vs. High Notes
  2. Quiet vs. Loud
  3. Short vs. Long
  4. What is the shape of a sound?

Piano Lesson #3 - Making Sounds on Time
This lesson explores the importance of playing music in proper time.  The video covers:

  1. Using a metronome
  2. Counting to keep time

Piano Lesson #4 - The Basics of Reading and Writing Music
In this video, Tim Tsang takes a creative approach to help you learn to both read and write music, including:

  1. Exploring different notation styles
  2. Writing what you hear
  3. Basic note values
  4. Standard notation
  5. Getting your ideas on paper

Piano Lesson #5 - Getting to Know the Musical Alphabet
This video lesson is a continuation of lesson 4 and introduces an important concept: the Musical Alphabet. Also covers:

  1. The Musical Staff
  2. The Treble Clef
  3. The Bass Clef
  4. Sharps (#'s) and Flats (b's)

Voice (Singing) Video Tutorials 

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Voice Lesson #1 - Breathing Exercises for Singing
This video covers a breathing exercise and warm-up routine that can be used every time you are practicing your singing.

Voice Lesson #2 - Singing with your Whole Body
In this video lesson, Anna Baignoche explores the idea of using your entire body as your singing "instrument." She helps us to identify different ways to create a wide variety of sounds.

Voice Lesson #3 - How to Combine your "Speaking" Voice with Your "Singing" Voice
In this video lesson, Anna Baignoche teaches on how to connect your speaking voice with your singing voice.  The result is a much healthier voice and far greater flexibility in your singing. 

Voice Lesson #4 - How to Make Any Song Your Own
This video teaches the value of making a song your own, and gives you some tools for getting inside of the song and boosting the quality of your performance.

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