20 Questions with Jason Zac (All Things Music) - Episode 1

Jason will teach 20 musical questions in each live session asked by students via a zoom class. To ask Jason Zac a question and be part of the next episode, please tag @jasonzac & @nathanielschool on Instagram with a story/post and we will make sure to answer them in the next class! 0:00:01 - Sa Re Ga Ma Pa over the Son Clave 0:03:55 - I'd like it you could take any one simple song, split it, and play the melody, harmony, and rhythm of the song separately 0:10:38 - Rhythm :- What are rules/general practices applied when shifting rhythm in one song, like we have few songs which change time signatures within a song ? Or is it that few instruments can change time signatures and some can't. 0:17:08 - In today's scenario is it good- to be signed by record label or to carry on as an independent artist? 0:21:19 - Creating rhythm on piano. What are some ways to play a rhythm (example son clave): 0:30:03 - Sticking to one genre becomes difficult while composing .... Melodies n rhythms just randomly come to me so I am not even sure what genre 0:37:33 - Improvising using circle of fifths. 0:44:08 - Rhythm - For getting a feel of rhythm as a beginner do you recommend getting an instrument like Cajon 0:47:17 - When one creates a new melody on their head and record in their phones (by humming the melody or playing an instrument), what should be the next steps after that? (I get stuck with melodies being recorded and later I don't know where to take it further) 0:52:49 - How does rhythm and harmony come together (if you could explain it with some examples)? How does it work while composing? How is it used to capture a feeling or a mood? 0:56:38 - should we have to use metronome always ? 1:03:06 - How jam rooms can be made safer for musicians to collab? 1:08:08 - how can musicians collaborate during these times. 1:15:42 - How as a instrumentalists you can approach a band or become a part of the band? 1:20:59 - Why does melodies sound good on the pentatonic scale? 1:27:05 - Could you shed some light on how to harmonise these weird scales. As they are not derived from any Major scale as such 1:38:03 - Any suggestions for solo musicians who're new into creating own compositions during this crisis period? Topics range from: * MELODY & HARMONY (MUSIC THEORY) * RHYTHM CONCEPTS & PRACTICE * OPPORTUNITIES FOR MUSICIANS * TECHNOLOGY & PRODUCTION * COMPOSITION & SONGWRITING * PIANO / BASS / VOCALS/ PERCUSSION ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nathaniel’s classes are now 100% ONLINE using stable and private video conferencing tools. You can now learn from the comfort of your home and choose between our flagship Music Method and 1-on-1 (Customised) classes We hope you and your family are staying strong during this hard time for the world at large. Nathaniel is known as the best performance-based Music School in India which teaches Keyboard / Piano, Guitar, Bass, Drums, Violin, Horns, and Voice with a unique course, “Music Method” which gets you on stage in 4 to 6 months. Also learn Theory, Ear Training, Improvisation, Composition, Production, and more. You can learn more about our school by asking us any questions which you might have, or you could call us at 9845465411 Collaborate. Jam. Learn. Visit our website: http://nathanielschool.com More riffs here: https://bit.ly/2D6diVV More lessons here: https://bit.ly/2P6SGBL Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nathanielmusic Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/nathanielschool #MusicQandA #MusicTheory #PianoLesson #JasonZac