Brady Thomas
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Music lessons - Brady Thomas
Bachelors degree
/ 30 min
About your music teacher
With over a decade of teaching experience and a Bachelor's degree in Music, I’m Brady Thomas—a dedicated music tutor offering personalized lessons in Songwriting, Music Production, Music Theory, and more. My background spans a wide range of genres, including Blues, Jazz, Rock, and Pop, providing students with a well-rounded musical foundation. I also incorporate elements of modern music technology and creative techniques to keep lessons engaging and relevant. Whether you're a beginner, an advanced musician, or somewhere in between, my lessons are tailored to your goals, style, and skill level. Together, we can explore everything from counterpoint to modern Pop production, and from foundational music theory to advanced songwriting methods. Develop your creativity, deepen your understanding, and build lasting musical confidence. Book your online lessons today and take the next step in your musical journey!
Brady graduated from Berklee College of Music
Your music teacher expertise
Folk
Hip-Hop
Metal
R&B
Film/Movie
Music lessons at a glance
My goal is to make music feel approachable, no matter your background or experience level. I break down complex ideas like music theory, songwriting techniques, or production tools into clear, easy-to-understand steps. I believe that students learn best when they can connect concepts to real music they enjoy, so I use examples from familiar songs across different genres like Rock, Jazz, Pop, Blues, Classical, etc. Lessons are fully tailored to your pace, interests, and goals. We’ll focus on building a strong foundation while keeping learning fun and interactive. I combine demonstrations, guided exercises, creative projects, and honest feedback so you can apply new skills right away. Whether you’re writing your first song, exploring advanced theory, or learning to produce your own tracks, I’ll help you understand not just what to do, but why it works. My priority is helping you develop confidence, musical independence, and your own creative voice.
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Types of music lessons
Music Production
Music Composition
Digital Audio Workstation
Music Mixing
Music Theory
Songwriting
Music concept taught by Brady
In this final lesson, Brady and Stuart reviewed bass guitar techniques and music theory concepts. They covered fingering exercises, fretboard layout, octaves, enharmonic notes, the circle of fifths, key signatures, and the relationship between major and minor keys. Brady advised Stuart to focus on repetition for muscle memory and to play songs he enjoys.
Scales - Finger Exercise
Circle of Fifths
Sharps vs. Flats
Major vs. Minor Scales
Octaves
Ledger Lines
Brady Thomas tutored Nombuso on guitar and bass techniques, covering finger exercises, music theory concepts such as intervals, scales, and the circle of fifths, and muting techniques to prevent ringing. Nombuso practiced the spider exercise, scales, and picking techniques. Brady mentioned he is moving to Spain soon and will be offering lessons online.
Guitar Intervals
Circle of Fifths
Minor Scales
Muting Strings
6/8 Time Signature
Brady Thomas gave Nombuso a bass guitar lesson over Zoom, which included fixing a broken vase, learning basic bass techniques like plucking and finger positioning, and practicing scales with a metronome. Brady corrected Nombuso's finger technique and emphasized the importance of rhythm. They agreed to continue with bass lessons next time, scheduling the next session for two weeks out due to Brady's travel.
Subdividing Rhythm
Open-Handed Drumming
Bass Guitar Finger Plucking Technique
Bass Guitar String Intervals
Brady Thomas taught Nombuso guitar techniques, including alternate picking, clean note plucking, G major scale fingering, and a trick to smooth chord changes by using open strings. They also discussed drums, bass, octaves, and a complex scale exercise. Nombuso will try bass next week.
Major Scale Fingerings
Octaves on Guitar
Scale Exercise
Drum Stick Fulcrum
Chord Switching Trick
Brady Thomas assisted Carrlee Crocker in refining her guitar chord transitions, specifically addressing the difficulties in switching between C, G, and E minor chords. They explored techniques to minimize finger movement and practiced strumming patterns with varied dynamics. Additionally, they discussed bar chords and capo usage, and Brady provided guidance on playing the song "Troubador" by George Strait.
Alternate G Chord
Bar Chords
Strumming Dynamics
Open String Trick
Chord Transitions
Brady assisted Stuart, a left-handed bass player, in understanding scales (A, C, D flat major), fingering techniques, and basic music theory. Brady provided resources for left-handed players and emphasized the importance of consistent patterns and hand shapes for scales. Stuart was advised to focus on fingering exercises for homework, and Brady will send additional scale resources.
Left-Handed Bass Resources
Plucking Technique
Note Relationships - Flats & Sharps
Scale Practice - Fingering Focus
Major Scales - Shape
Learner types for music lessons
Music for intermediate
Music for advanced
Music for adults
Music for kids
Music for beginners
Interactive music lessons
Parent feedback
Chat for quick help
Mobile joining
Weekend lessons
Open Q&A
Teaching tools used in music classes
Looping Software
Recording Apps
Pitch and Tuning Apps
Backing Track Libraries
Ear Training Software
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