Music Theory For Producers

MUSIC THEORY FOR PRODUCERS The Practical Path Presented by Mr. Lemuel Patterson

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com BIOGRAPHY: From a young age, Lemuel was always attracted to music and as he grew, his passion did also. From sitting in a stroller, watching gospel artiste such as Alvin Slaughter and Ron Kenoly, to being the competent musician he is today, it is evident that Lemuel is deeply submerged into the Art they call Music. In his lifetime, Lemuel has been teaching Music for over 10 years. Currently he works as a Music Instructor with the Primary School Music Programme Unit. He is currently the holder of two Bachelor Degrees, one in Management Studies and the other in Performing Arts with Specialization in Music. Lemuel also holds certificates up to grade 6 Practical and up to grade 7 theory from Trinity Guildhall in London. Not only does he have the papers to prove it, but had the pleasure to play alongside some of the greatest musicians in Trinidad and Tobago. Names such as Tony Paul, Jason Bishop, Rodney Alexander, Jill Ann Walters-Morris, just to name a few. In addition, he had the privilege of playing with the All Star Cast at Jazz on the Greens (2018) and accompanied Quinton Neckles at Shangri-La in Tobago (2019). The highlight of his music career was playing bass guitar for Cuban Jazz Pianist, Janysett McPherson at Kaiso Blues, Port of Spain (2018). He calls it an unforgettable experience; one that will be forever etched in his memory. Lemuel Patterson loves the idea of inspiring people through his music. His theory is this: “You must never leave a music concert the same way you came; something in the music must change you.” This concept never left his thoughts. Whether teaching, composing, arranging, performing or music directing, the goal for him will always be “To inspire.” At present, Lemuel is currently the owner of ‘LmnoP Music Company’ where the motto is “INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS.” All of this, is a result of his passion for music, helping upcoming musicians acquire the skills needed to inspire others.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Course Duration: 12 weeks (3 months) • Frequency: 1 class per week • Class Duration: 1 hour (online or in-person) • Practice Time for student: 30–45 mins/day, 4–5 days/week (flexible) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Course Goals: By the end of this course, the student will: • Understand core music theory (scales, chords, rhythm) • Apply theory in MIDI editing and beat making • Recognize and recreate song structures • Compose simple chord progressions and melodies • Analyze popular music with a producer’s ear -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Weekly Breakdown Week 1: Understanding Scales & Key Signatures • Topics: Major and Minor scales and Tonal Centers. • Homework: Playing some major scales getting accustom to the sound. • Song Task: Identify if songs are major or minor. • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Practice building major/minor scales in MIDI • Day 2: 25 mins - Identify keys of 2 songs using chord progression analysis Week 2: Intervals and Ear Training Basics • Topics: What are intervals? 2nds, 3rds, 5ths, 7ths and how they sound. • Homework: Create a melody in your DAW using 3rds and 5ths. • Song Task: “Can’t Help Falling In Love” – Focus on melodic intervals • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 25 mins - Interval identification with an online ear trainer • Day 2: 30 mins - Recreate melodic line from the song in your DAW Week 3: Triads & Basic Chord Progressions • Topics: Major, Minor, Diminished and Augmented triads in progressions. • Homework: Build chord progressions in various keys, record into DAW. • Song Task: – Identify and recreate the chord progression using Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Build 4-chord progressions. • Day 2: 35 mins - Listen and play along with 2 basic pop songs Week 4: Rhythm and Time Signatures • Topics: 4/4 and 3/4 timing, bars & beats, groove basics, • Homework: Create a simple 4-bar drum loop and 4-bar chord loop in 4/4 with various chord progressions. • Song Task: Study the rhythm of the instruments in any song. • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Tap out rhythms in your DAW • Day 2: 40 mins - Build loops with chord and rhythm

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 5: Chord Building & Voice Leading/Inversions. • Topics: Voice leading basics, understanding inversions. • Homework: Make a 4-chord progression using inversions in your DAW. • Song Task: “Easy On Me” by Adele – Observe chord voicings • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 35 mins - Chord voicing exercises. • Day 2: 30 mins - Modify an existing MIDI loop to include inversions Week 6: Chord Extensions and Color. • Topics: Sus chords, add9 chords, 7th chords in modern music. • Homework: Program a 4-bar loop using sus2, add9, or 7th chords • Song Task: “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar – Analyze extended chords • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Create jazzy chord progressions • Day 2: 35 mins - Play along with track using your own chord voicings Week 7: Song Structure & Form • Topics: Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge, Outro; Loop-based production. • Homework: Build a basic 1-minute demo using intro/verse/chorus. • Song Task: “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran – Map out the form • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Loop and arrange your own track • Day 2: 45 mins - Recreate structure of the reference song in DAW Week 8: Basslines and Harmonic Foundation • Topics: Root motion, scale degrees, groove-based bass writing. • Homework: Write a bassline under a 4-chord progression • Song Task: Transcribe any song and recreate bassline. • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Build simple basslines to chords • Day 2: 40 mins - Record and tweak basslines in DAW Week 9: Continuation of week 8.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com Week 10: Melodic writing and Hooks. • Topics: Pentatonic scales, melodic phrasing, repetition. • Homework: Compose an 8-bar hook melody using the C major pentatonic • Song Task: Study vocal melodic phrasing in any song. • Practice Schedule: • Day 1: 30 mins - Melody sketches in DAW • Day 2: 35 mins - Add melody to your chord loop Week 11: Continuation of week 10 Week 12: Final Project & Review Project Brief: Create a 1:30–2:00 minute original track in your DAW that demonstrates your understanding of music theory and music production. Your goal is to apply the concepts from the course in a creative and cohesive way. More details to follow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Materials needed for the course: - A notebook for taking notes. - Pen and pencil All other material will be given online via a google classroom. PDF’s, presentations, and Audio files will be included. Payment: The cost of this course is $210 (Two Hundred and Ten Dollars) per class. Per Month would be $840 (Eight Hundred and forty Dollars, (210 x 4) ) Yes, payment plans are available and there is no need to pay all at once. However, if you choose to do so then no problem. Payment plans can be discussed between the lecturer and customer and once agreed upon, classes can begin. THE END.

‘INSPIRING YOU TO INSPIRE OTHERS’ TEL: +1(868)277-4874/ +1(868)335-5578 EMAIL: lmnopmusiccompany@gmail.com