Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
Course final project
A course by David Snyder , Piano Instructor and Composer
About the final project for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
Building and Improvising Melodies
“Hey everyone, thank you so much for taking this journey with me through “Building and Improvising Melodies at the Piano.” It’s been a true pleasure to guide you as you’ve explored the creative and expressive sides of piano playing. Here's an step by step of the course project, you'll need to make! Choose a Favorite Song Select a song that resonates with you for your improvisation. This song, most likely, should come from your DREAM PLAYLIST that you created at the beginning of this course. Improvise Over the Song Apply the improvisation techniques learned throughout the course, focusing on creating phrases, the target method, and adding jazzy and classical elements whilst incorporating your unique style to your improvisation. Compose Your Own Song Create a chord progressions, develop and melody, and let your song evolve into a composition. Use the composition skills you've developed, including rhythm, chord progressions, and melody crafting. Refine the Composition Review and tweak your composition, ensuring it’s polished and compelling. Try adding in a modulation, maybe create a new emotional arc during the song to tell an even richer story. Record Your Work Use a DAW (Digital Audio Workspace) to record your improvisation and composition, or use your phone to record your melodic ideas. If you have the ability to use a DAW, you can even try adding layers and details to enhance your music. Share Your Project The world needs to experience YOUR ART! Upload your final project to the course forum. Engage with the community by providing feedback on others’ work and sharing your creative journey.
Partial transcription of the video
“You did it! You made it. to the very end. I'm so proud of you. so much information and you now have all the ingredients to make music feel like you. You can make something feel jazzy. You can make something feel classical. You can make something feel dissonant or non-dissonant. You have so many things. in your tool belt that you can use to compose, and to improvise. Ciao. For your final project, I want you to do exactly that. I want you to pick one song from your dream playlist and I want you to improvise to that. and let the world know by posting it on the Domestika forum. Secondly, i want...”
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Course summary for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
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David Snyder
A course by David Snyder
David Snyder, a pianist, composer, and performer, is known for his dynamic artistry and innovative approach to music. Growing up in Grand Forks, ND, David's passion for the piano was evident from a young age. He honed his skills under the guidance of two classical teachers, developing a strong foundation in classical music which later became the backbone of his diverse musical influences. His early exposure to teaching allowed him to share his love for the instrument, starting with lessons for children when he was only 14. Despite stepping away from classical piano due to creative disagreements, David rekindled his love for the piano through composition and improvisation, eventually sharing his work on social media.
David's career took a remarkable turn as he gained recognition for his compositions, leading to performances with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg and Ice Cube. His versatility as a musician is evident in his ability to seamlessly integrate classical, jazz, rock, and cinematic elements into his work. David's journey has been highlighted by his participation in America's Got Talent and a nationwide tour that showcased his unique blend of comedy, improvisation, and musical storytelling. Now based in Los Angeles, he continues to create, perform, and inspire aspiring musicians through his engaging online content and courses.
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