FALL 2021
Kenny Keys is a keyboardist, pianist, composer, producer, session musician and teacher of music. He has collaborated and played with an array of esteemed musicians, including: the late queen of soul Aretha Franklin, Steve Arrington & Slave, Buddy Guy, Donell Jones, Jon B, Chico DeBarge, and others. This class will cover four areas: History/Fundamentals, Harmonic Expansions, Contextual Listening, and Harmonic Dictation.
DECEMBER 13, 2021 @ 6:00 – 7:30 pm CST VIA ZOOM
Part 1: All Music Is Soul Music
- How music genres relate to each other
- How music genres intersect each other
- Cultural music dynamics (Asian, African, India)
- Music Entrepreneurship (music therapy, health and wellness)
JANUARY 3, 2021@ 6:00 – 7:30 pm CST VIA ZOOM
Part 2: Arrangements in Music. Why?
- Different arrangements of the same songs
- Simple & Complex song structure
- Traditional Rock
- Jazz
- R&B
- Hip Hop
JAN 10, 2021@ 6:00 – 7:30 pm CST VIA ZOOM
Part 3: Can You Dig It? The Art of Sound Searching
- Getting familiar with musical personnel
- Liner notes
- Digital music platform credits
- Writer, Composer and Musician relationships
ADMISSION:
$500 FOR THE SERIES
$175 PER CLASS
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