Awesome questions today folks! Looking forward to answering them live, and I expect I'll have time for extra questions in the chat afterwards. Just make sure you're logged in to YouTube!
https://youtube.com/live/jVhK9Wx3WT8?feature=share
2024-10-01 00:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostAbout time for another Q+A session! Post your questions below and I'll prepare an answer for them and share it tomorrow night at 8PM CT. Make sure to include any relevent links to sheet music or songs if you're asking about a recording - and if Patreon deletes any of your links, just email the files directly to signalsmusicja...
2024-09-29 15:22:53 +0000 UTC View Post
I still have chords on my mind! This is one of those topics that I tried and failed to learn several times before it stuck, but I’m hoping that this introduction to the topic will be more effective than the lessons I consumed. Do note that this is an INTRO to the topic! There’s far more to explore but I think tackling it all at once could make one’s head explode.
Right now, this vid...
2024-09-13 16:29:48 +0000 UTC View Post
FUN STUFF INCOMING at 8:30 CT. ! Here's the link to join -
https://youtube.com/live/vSOqR5qfPkI?feature=share
If you're logged into youtube, make sure to say hi in the live chat! Hope to see you there.
2024-09-02 00:24:17 +0000 UTC View PostHey folks, my last post mentioned a live-stream tonight but I'm going to move it to Sunday night at around 8pm CT because I'm still recovering from a bit of a congestion issue. The plan is to write with a focus on compound time signatures and mixed meters. Later in the week we'll do a live Q+A too so get your questions ready.
Also I want to mention that I'll be at KnobCon near Chicago ne...
2024-08-29 21:57:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I love music theory because once you learn a concept, you can immediately start writing music with it. That can help you get out of a rut a
I love music theory because once you learn a concept, you can immediately start writing music with it. That can help you get out of a rut as a songwriter or improvisor, and can also help you appreciate music when you hear it as you recognize those con...
2024-08-27 15:37:59 +0000 UTC View Post
EARLY RELEASE FOR PATREON:
It's been too long since I've done a lesson like this! Hopefully you find it helpful, and perhaps you can take my approach to this topic and apply it elsewhere. Ideally, when you learn a new concept like an arpeggio as shown here, I think it's best to try to look at it from many different angles in hopes to apply it in different scenarios.
Let me know belo...
2024-08-07 00:23:21 +0000 UTC View Post
You all asked some great questions, as usual. I do think I've got a decent answer ready for most of you and will be going live here in 1 hour:
https://studio.youtube.com/video/EcMYPhty6eQ/livestreaming
Hope to see you there!
2024-08-01 00:00:04 +0000 UTC View PostWondering about a chord progression? Can't figure out a rhythm? Need a melody for your track?No matter the musical question, I'll try to answer it tomorrow night at 8PM CT - please post your question below!
If needed, you can additionally email me mp3s or scoresheets to signalsmusicjake@gmail.com, but make sure to p...
2024-07-31 02:16:21 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey gang, in 1 hour I'll be walking through two different tracks I produced for my last video (Battle Cattle and Folksy Duet). Since the theory behind each is pretty simple, the focus will be on mixing, production, and overall process. I'll go into detail on the processing for each individual track and why I made the decisions I did.
Here's the link: 2024-07-25 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
This video is unlike anything I've done before! I get these ideas for things and then don't realize how hard they'll be to actually produce... I really hope you find it entertaining and educational though. It was a ton of work - not just for myself, but for the participants as well, so if you like anything that you see, make sure to visit their links in the video description :)
Tomorrow n...
2024-07-23 13:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostMy next video will be far different from my previous ones, which might explain why it's taken me so long to complete. Without spoiling too much, it involves a contest that requires voting, and since I'm biased, I need your help!
Your job is to judge five different musical battles. Each battle has two contestants. You will vote on the winner (Submission A or Submission B), ta...
2024-07-09 12:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Fun questions today! I expect I'll have time to get to live questions as well if you're logged into youtube and want to chat.
https://youtube.com/live/MSNbljCTaQs?feature=share
Hope to see you there!
2024-06-02 15:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostTomorrow (Sunday, June 2nd) at 11:00 AM CT I'll be going live to answer your musical questions! Respond below with a question and I'll answer them in the order they're received.
-If your question involves a song or recording, please link to a version on YouTube so I can hear the correct version (and please include a time-stamp!)
-If you're inquiring about your own music, make sure t...
2024-06-01 16:00:15 +0000 UTC View Post
I've made hundreds of lessons on YouTube but only one "advice video". I figured it's time to finally make another one, since there's a lot of stuff that I think is important that doesn't fit into average Signals lesson. A lot of these tips are common sense, but hopefully even if you already know them, maybe hearing them again will reinforce that you're on the right path :)
In a few days, ...
2024-05-17 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
I wanted to do this tonight, but recent storms here have left my internet connectivty and power situtation unreliable, to say the least!
I'll post the link here though so you can all join tomorrow night when it starts: https://youtube.com/live/kxqVUN1I-r4?feature=share
The goal will be to com...
2024-05-07 21:02:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Posting this at a weird time due to a synchronization accident :P. Here's two "simple" exercises from India that will probably melt your mind. Don't expect to play them today, but make a point to learn them over time. Eventually the concepts might make their way into your music, as I demonstrate here with Ben Levin!
This, to me, is about as fun as a music lesson can get. We do something d...
2024-04-30 06:18:46 +0000 UTC View Post
Thanks for asking your questions everybody! I'll probably have time at the end for more if you'd like to join live using this link:
https://youtube.com/live/Ktpqm-YaSpQ?feature=share
One of the questions will probably turn into a live composing session near the end :)
Hope to se...
2024-04-29 00:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWondering about how a chord progression works? Need a melody for one of your tracks? Can't write the right groove for one of your pieces? If so, this is the place to ask for help!
Submit your question below and attach any relevent pieces of media (links, sheet music, etc). Please keep in mind that I can't play copyrighted music on stream, but I can definitely analyze it and re-create it ...
2024-04-28 00:00:03 +0000 UTC View PostNow that it's finished, I'm gifting every single one of you a copy of my new book, the Chord Progression Codex, for ebook format, even if you haven't purchased the digital version yet! This newly-minted file should work fine for any e-reader (Nook, Kindle, etc) but can also be easily accessed on tablet, desktop, or laptop using an e-reader app of your choice (moon+, FBReader, etc)...
2024-04-21 18:24:28 +0000 UTC View Post
We're back! This time back with an exploration of how minor and major 3rds interact with one another. That might sound boring, but I think when you see this whole video, you'll actually find it quite fascinating! And practical too - knowing how they work together will help you choose the right scales for the right moments.
Here's the link to the video: 2024-03-11 13:00:12 +0000 UTC View Post
If you didn't ask a question in the last thread, you can join the live chat by signing in to YouTube and joining at the link. I should have time to answer a few extra questions once I'm done with the ones that were posted.
https://youtube.com/live/X15U-lpNOkY?feature=share
Should be a fu...
2024-02-14 01:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostIt's that time again!
Post a question below and I'll prepare an answer for tomorrow night's lesson (8PM CT). I answer the questions in the order they're recieved. If your question is about a song, include a link along with your question. If you need to attach a song or sheet music along with your question, email it to 2024-02-13 00:53:09 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm finally set up with a distributor for quicker and broader shipping options! It's not a long-term solution but should work well for getting some of you a copy of the book right away. Sadly, there is a short list of countries I can ship to for a reasonable price. If your country is not listed here, you can send me an email and we can try to work something out. (signalsmusicjake@gmail.com)
... 2024-02-10 17:10:41 +0000 UTC View Post
A while back, I made a lesson here on patreon that crammed chapter 25 from the Chord Progression Codex into a lesson. It didn't have the production flourish and helpful on-screen diagrams though, so I've finally remade it into this lesson. I've also updated the chord cheat sheet and managed to fit everything on to one page. I hope you enjoy it, but I understand if you're a bit underwhelmed to s...
2024-01-25 13:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Should be a good one, lots of fun questions to address! If you're logged into the YouTube you can join the live chat. I should have time for extra questions near the end. Hope to see you there!
https://youtube.com/live/ZbSNEMeoA10?feature=share
2024-01-22 00:00:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn a few days I'll be posting another YouTube lesson, but before then I think we're overdue for a live lesson! This one will take place tomorrow (Sunday) night at 7PM CT. If you're new in town, here's how it works:
Post a question below and I'll prepare an answer for tomorrow night's lesson. I answer the questions in the order they're recieved. If your question is about a song, include a ...
2024-01-21 01:00:03 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm back! And I'm on a mission to make fun and educational videos that don't waste your time. To that end, here's my first lesson of the year:
I'd love to do some Patreon-only content this week, so let me know if there's any questions or comments you have regarding these pieces that I c...
2024-01-01 15:00:11 +0000 UTC View PostI'm relieved to announce that you can now get the digital version of the Chord Progression Codex, and I'm really happy with how it turned out! The online version allows for easier navigating through chapters, instant links to musical moments via youtube, and embedded audio examples.
This link is just for you here at Patreon, and allows you to buy it at any price; another attempt to repay ...
2023-12-21 14:00:09 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm pleased to report that I was able to ship out 100 books to you all over the last 2 days. Sadly, the print shop is moving slower than expected and there are still 47 of you whose order hasn't shipped. I was told I can pick up those remaining packages on Monday, and you can guarantee I'll send them out ASAP! As mentioned earlier, I'm working with a larger company for future orders that ...
2023-12-14 16:21:59 +0000 UTC View Post