Madison College Music Lessons: Production, Composition, Theory, DJ, and More

Raine and Asher discussed personal challenges related to creative expression and family expectations before transitioning to guitar practice. Asher received guidance on strumming patterns, chord transitions, and the pentatonic scale. Raine will provide additional resources, including example videos and backing tracks, and they discussed the possibility of an in-person intensive in the future.

Raine Stern worked with Nor Dabhs on coordinating guitar playing and singing for a specific song. The lesson focused on improving rhythm, chord transitions, and vocal synchronization using techniques like metronome practice and sectional learning. Raine suggested Nor record a guitar track and practice singing along to it, and use a metronome to improve timing.

Raine Stern guided Antonio Ortiz through guitar exercises focusing on chord transitions, specifically for power chords and the G, C, and D chords needed for an AC/DC song. Antonio practiced finger placements and riff patterns, and Raine provided visual aids and a Google Doc for reference. They discussed replacing Antonio's guitar strings and Raine recommended specific brands and gauges.

Raine Stern and Tanner Devlin worked on guitar techniques, focusing on a specific riff and chord transitions. Tanner practiced with a metronome and learned exercises to improve his B minor bar chord. Raine introduced the A minor pentatonic scale and assigned practice with a backing track, providing resources in a shared Google Doc.

Raine Stern worked with Austin V on improving his vocal tone and technique, focusing on breath support, resonance, and connecting his speaking and singing voices. Austin sang excerpts from his original songs, and Raine provided feedback on tone and delivery. Raine assigned exercises to practice connecting his speaking voice to his singing voice and to explore different emotional expressions through song.

Raine Stern tutored Olin Keough on playing "Creep" by Radiohead on the guitar. They worked on chord progressions, finger placement, and techniques for the chorus, including power chords and octave playing. Raine recommended hand exercises for Olin's thumb pain and suggested purchasing a distortion pedal. Raine also promised to add octave information to Olin's Google Drive.