Thom Isaacs
Music Lessons by University of Brighton Tutor: Production, Mixing, Theory
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Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
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About your music teacher
As a seasoned music tutor, I'm Thom Isaacs, with a Master's degree in Music Performance and Production. With over a year of experience, my expertise spans various genres like Baroque, Blues, Jazz, and more. I specialize in Music Production, Music Theory, DJing, and Live Performance, catering to students of all levels - from kids to advanced adults. My teaching style focuses on interactive and enjoyable lessons tailored to individual learning styles. I believe in personalized approaches that nurture creativity and inspire musical growth. Whether you're a beginner or aiming for advanced skills, I'm here to guide you on your musical journey. Let's harmonize your passion for music with structured learning and creative exploration. Join me, and let's hit all the right notes together!
Meet Thom
Thom graduated from University of Brighton
Your music teacher expertise
Hip-Hop
Classical
Film/Movie
Metal
R&B
Folk
Rock
Jazz
Learner types for music lessons
All Levels
ADHD
Home schooled
Music for kids
ASD
Music for beginners
Music for advanced
Anxiety or Stress Disorders
Music for intermediate
Learning Disabilities
Music for adults
Music lessons at a glance
My teaching style is a unique blend of creativity, performance coaching, and progressive instruction, all delivered with empathy and engaging techniques. I specialize in a wide range of music subjects such as Music Production, Music Theory, Songwriting, DJ skills, and more. I leverage a variety of tech tools including Backing Track Libraries, Ear Training Software, and Recording Apps to create an interactive and dynamic learning environment both online and offline. While I tailor lessons to individual needs, I draw inspiration from various curricula like the International Baccalaureate (IB) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS) to ensure a well-rounded music education experience. My audience includes students of all levels, from music enthusiasts to seasoned professionals, with a focus on Music for kids, beginners, intermediates, and adults. By incorporating engaging teaching methods and utilizing cutting-edge technology, I aim to unlock creativity, enhance skills, and foster a deep appreciation for music in each student.
Types of music lessons
Music Production
Sight-Reading
Music Mixing
Mashups
Electronic Music
Sound Engineering
Music concepts taught by Thom
The Tutor and Student discussed the latest developments in the Eurovision Song Contest, including country withdrawals, rule changes, and political influences. They analyzed the implications of these changes on the competition's structure and fairness. The student was advised to focus on vocal work in future sessions.
EBU Rule Changes and Voting System
BBC's Position and Political Neutrality
Impact of the Geopolitical Situation
Junior Eurovision Considerations
Eurovision Broadcaster Withdrawals
Armenia's Consistent Lateness
The session centered on improving the student's singing voice, particularly in accessing and utilizing their head voice. The student practiced vocal warm-ups and began applying those techniques to a song. The tutor assigned homework to find songs with higher male vocals for future practice and catch-up sessions were scheduled.
Vocal Registers: Head Voice vs. Chest Voice
Airflow and Vocal Tension
The Importance of Posture
Overcoming Vocal Insecurities
Transposing Music
The Student and Tutor reviewed the Student's song "Start a Fire" and explored lyrical stability through full instrumental performances. They brainstormed a new song centered around the theme of a final gamble, using casino imagery. The next lesson involves developing the discussed themes into song lyrics, and the Student will work on other compositions individually.
Visualizing Song Concepts
Songwriting Theme and Inspiration
Casino Imagery in Songwriting
Embracing and Reinterpreting Cliches
Lyric-First Songwriting
The Student worked on lyric memorization and performance techniques for a song. Focus was placed on maintaining consistent pronunciation and timing while singing along to a karaoke track. The Student will continue practicing the song and consider focusing on songwriting in the coming weeks.
Karaoke Practice for Song Familiarization
Importance of a Distinctive Song
Vocal Performance and Accent Neutralization
Artist's Input and Song Ownership
Eurovision Selection Process: Artist vs. Song Submission
Songwriting Process: Title as Theme
The session focused on improving the student's rhythm and timing through music theory and practical application to a song. The student learned about musical notation, time signatures, and note durations. The session concluded with targeted practice on a specific section of the song to improve timing accuracy.
Applying Rhythm to Singing
Rests
Counting Beats and 'Ands'
Note Durations
Rhythm and Time Signatures
The session focused on improving the student's singing, working on pronunciation, rhythm, and holding notes for the correct duration in a specific song. The student practiced singing the song with and without lyrics to improve memorization and performance quality. The student was assigned homework to practice specific lyrical phrases and memorize the song.
Note Duration and Counting Beats
Lyric Memorization Techniques
Consistent Tempo
Geography and Eurovision
Syllable Emphasis: 'Shivering'
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Metronome spps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
Recording Apps
Interactive music lessons
Record lessons
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Mobile joining
Note taking
Music lessons in cities
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