Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

How to Compose a Song 1

A course by David Snyder , Guides students in piano improvisation

19 students

Audio: English, Spanish

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About the video: How to Compose a Song 1

Overview

“In this lesson, we’ll embark on the journey of composition, exploring how different chords and note combinations can evoke various emotions and atmospheres. Whether you want your song to sound sci-fi, sad, scary, or anything in between, you’ll learn the tools to craft music that tells a powerful story. ”

In this video lesson David Snyder addresses the topic: How to Compose a Song 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence. Unlock creative piano skills, learn improvisation, composition, and band collaboration for expressive, original music creation.

Partial transcription of the video

“Welcome to unit four. Wow, composing. That is what we were doing throughout this entire unit. And this is how I think that music and teaching music should flow. We should start by understanding the basics, understand your foundations. Then we understand how to follow someone else's music. We talked about how do we improvise? We're following somebody else's harmonies. Now? You're making your own harmonies. You're making your own melodies. You are telling your own story. And so this lesson is all about beginning to understand how do you just compose a song. How do you just make it happen? Wel...”

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Course summary for: Piano Improvisation and Composition: Create Original Melodies with Confidence

Level: Beginner
19 students
4 units
25 lessons (6h 5m)
27 downloads

Category
Music & Audio
Areas
Music

David Snyder

A course by David Snyder

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Guides students in piano improvisation

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.