3 FUNDAMENTAL TEXTURES

HORN INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR CAPABILITIES, RHYTHM SECTION NOTATION, ARRANGING TEXTURES, AND THE TOOLS TO PUT IT ALL TOGETHER
TAUGHT IN 3 PARTS

COURSE CONTENTS:

MODULE 1: Instruments

9 Lessons
33 minutes of video

The basics: transposition, timbre, projection, and rhythm section notation with live examples.

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MODULE 2: Arranging

4 Lessons
40 minutes of video

Fundamental textures: Unisons, octaves, intensity, harmonizing with 3rds & 6ths, shell voicings.

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MODULE 3: Process

3 Lessons, 2 Performances
20 minutes of video

Putting it together: Song analysis, my process, creating your roadmap, demoing songs, PDF scores.

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COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

Each module is broken down into a series of lessons you can rewatch or revisit any time.

IN-STUDIO PERFORMANCES

Instrument tone and range examples + full band arrangements performed by top NYC musicians!

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL

Lessons transcripts for easy translation, PDFs, and supporting examples are provided.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  • This course is intended for performers, students, educators and basically anyone with a strong foundation in harmony that is interested in learning to arrange for 4 horns and rhythm section.

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  • Learning music is a big time commitment and life gets busy! If after purchasing the course you decide it’s not the right time to tackle learning this stuff, no problem.

  • I understand there’s a lot of information packed into each module, and I’m happy to answer any questions about the course or specific lessons before you sign up.

  • If you are confused or have questions about anything, you can reach out to me anytime. I’m happy to explain things further if necessary. If you would like feedback on your final arrangement, you can purchase a 15-minute video feedback session or book a private online lesson with me.

  • Reading music is necessary for this course. Notation software is not required, but I’d highly recommend using it, because it will save you time in the end.  I use Sibelius and the examples in each lesson are in Sibelius, but any notation software will work.  Paper and pencil also work great too.

  • Once you create a login and buy the course, you have lifetime access.  This way you can always come back and rewatch lessons and treat it as an online resource.

  • This course focuses on the Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, Piano, Bass and Drums.  For the horns, it covers ranges, transposition, timbre, projection, and intensity. For the rhythm section, it covers notation techniques and how to best use them with the horns in an arrangement.

  • The course is self-paced, so you can take as long as you like to complete it.  Keep in mind, there’s over 90 minutes of video spanning 16 lessons, plus the live performances, so there’s a lot of material. I’d recommend spreading out the lessons over a course of time, instead of watching everything in one sitting. There’s a lot of information to absorb and it will be digested best at a pace that makes sense to you. Don’t forget, when you buy the course, you have lifetime access, and you can always comeback rewatch any videos you’d like.

  • By the end of this course, you will be able to write clear, well-crafted arrangements for 4 horns and rhythm section that are fun to play.

  • This course is unique because it includes video content of live musicians playing through the examples in-studio. Plus, it gives you an inside look at the process of a composer, from planning to arranging, to putting it all together from the ground up.

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