Thom Isaacs
Music Lessons by University of Brighton Tutor: Production, Mixing, Theory
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Thom Isaacs
Masters degree
/ 55 min
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
Blues
Classical
Pop
Folk
Rock
Film/Movie
R&B
Metal
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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
Student and Tutor reviewed the student's Logic Pro project, focusing on organizational best practices, gain staging for vocal automation, and techniques for humanizing MIDI drums. They discussed the importance of project optimization and planned a future lesson on synthesizers and EQ.
Gain Staging with the Utility Gain Plugin
Avoiding Effect Bloat in Projects
Humanizing MIDI Drum Performances
Manual Vocal Cleanup using Gain Automation
Project Organization with Track Stacks and Labeling
The Student and Tutor revisited guitar chord vocabulary, focusing on E minor and A minor, and practiced strumming techniques with a pick. They also began exercises integrating singing with guitar playing to improve coordination. Homework was assigned to practice seamless transitions between E minor and A minor daily for five minutes.
Essential Open Chords: E minor & A minor
Optimizing Guitar Holding Technique
Strumming Rhythms: Downstrokes & Upstrokes with a Pick
Coordination Exercise: Singing While Playing
Mastering Smooth Chord Transitions
Advanced A minor Technique: Thumb Muting
Consistent Practice & Instrument Integration
Student and Tutor caught up on the Student's music course progress, discussing their experience with group recording projects and the release of two original songs. They reviewed one of the Student's tracks, receiving feedback on mixing. Future sessions will focus on music technology and audio engineering techniques using Logic Pro, with the Student planning to share works in progress for practical application.
DAW as a Creative Instrument & Workflow Optimization
Genre-Specific Mixing & Impact (Drum Mixing Example)
Diverse Audio Engineering Disciplines
The Modern Portfolio Music Career
Music Release Workflow & Challenges
The Student and Tutor continued their guitar lessons, focusing on expanding the Student's chord vocabulary with E minor, A minor, E major, and C major. They practiced switching between these chords, discussed the importance of tuning, and talked about applying these skills to the Student's songwriting projects. The Student was assigned to practice chord transitions and to shorten their fretting hand nails as homework.
Guitar Tuning Essentials
Mastering Foundational Chords: E minor
A minor
E major
C major
Chord Transition Drills
Guitar as a Language: Building Musical Vocabulary
Fretting Hand Nail Maintenance
The student and tutor focused on essential guitar skills, including tuning, string identification, and the formation of two fundamental open chords: E minor and A minor. The student practiced finger placement, strumming techniques, and exercises to improve chord recall and sound clarity. Future practice will involve refining these chords and working towards smoother transitions.
Chord Repetition and Muscle Memory
Basic Finger Placement and Fretting
Guitar Tuning Fundamentals
Open Chords: E Minor
Introducing A Minor Chord
Guitar Fretting and Note Production
Basic Guitar Strumming Techniques
Guitar Basics: Tuning and String Names
Eurovision Rule Changes
Teaching tools used in music classes
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Recording Apps
Metronome spps
Vocal Warm-Up Apps
Interactive music lessons
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Music lessons in cities
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