Playing for the Song
Arrangement Awareness
Verses, choruses, dynamics and the parts nobody notices but everybody feels.
- Levels
- L2–L6
- Instructor
- Tommy
- Includes
- play-alongs
- Free lessons
- 1 free lesson
5 lessons1h 17mPDF per lesson
5 lessons
What you'll play.
- 01Watch free01
What the Song Needs
FreeThe three questions to ask before you play a note.
- Level
- L2
- Duration
- 12 min
- Tags
- concept
- 02Start trial02
Verse vs Chorus Parts
Contrast through orchestration, not volume alone.
- Level
- L3
- Duration
- 16 min
- 03Start trial03
Dynamics Across a Song
Mapping the arc and playing to it.
- Level
- L4
- Duration
- 15 min
- Tags
- dynamics
- 04Start trial04
Working With a Singer
Space, breath and staying out of the vocal.
- Level
- L5
- Duration
- 14 min
- 05Start trial05
Building a Part From the Demo
From programmed drums to a human part that's better.
- Level
- L6
- Duration
- 20 min
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