Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence
Course final project
A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation
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. So. 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 is a highly acclaimed pianist, composer, and performer based in Los Angeles, California. His journey with the piano began at a young age in Grand Forks, ND, where he cultivated a deep love for music. With a strong foundation in classical music, he honed his skills and eventually ventured into composing and improvising with his family during high school. His passion for sharing the joy of music led him to social media, where he quickly gained a large following by posting his compositions and improvisations. Snyder's diverse career includes composing for films and commercials, performing with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, and Flo Rida, and even appearing on America's Got Talent.
Snyder's music is a unique blend of classical, jazz, rock, and cinematic elements, reflecting his wide-ranging influences and personal experiences. He has released over 50 piano tracks and embarked on a nationwide tour, captivating audiences with his storytelling through music. His album, "The Piano Says It Better," showcases his cinematic compositions and his ability to evoke emotions through sound. Residing in Los Angeles, David continues to compose, perform, and inspire others through his engaging social media presence, sharing the transformative power of music with a global audience.
- 40 students
- 25 lessons (6h 5m)
- 50 additional resources (27 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Spanish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
