In this 10-episode course, follow along with Simon Rusbhy as he uses top pop songs as examples on how to learn and teach by ear. Simon covers topics like translating what we sing, how melodies are constructed, recognizing rhythms, learning about bass line construction, simple chord progressions, and learning colourful chords.
Music Education Expert, Performer, Composer, Songwriter and ABRSM Examiner
Simon Rushby is a music education expert, teacher, performer, composer, an ABRSM examiner, and author who taught music in schools across the South-East of England. With over 30 years of experience in leading UK schools as a Director of Music, he’s worked with many students of all levels. He’s published several educational resources, including Discovering Music Theory, an ABRSM exam prep series.
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