Name: What Makes Music Music
Uploaded: 2024-04-18T18:19:12.089Z
Duration: 7 min 21 s

In this lesson you'll learn how simple, repeatable patterns make music much nicer to listen to, which explains why so many people hate jazz. At the end, you'll watch me make a melody and share it with our community, "The Society of Music Makers".

This is the second lesson in a little online course I made for beginners who want to learn how to make music, write melodies, make beats, etc. Follow along this tutorial to make songs for free with these easy tools, even before you learn what a DAW is.

You don't need an instrument or any music theory. At the end of this course, you'll be able to create your own beats and melodies using Song Maker or Wimbo. The last lesson ties everything we learned to a popular DAW called Logic Pro.

Arrangement and Composition

I've been playing piano and making music for more than 20 years. I've taught music for 10+ years. I'm obsessed with finding better and more enjoyable ways for people to learn music. 

I founded and directed a music school and am now focused on building tools that allow anyone to make and learn music on their phones and tablets. 

My main mission with my students is for them to gain musical independence so they can pick up any instrument or music app and have fun with it. They can listen to a song and understand what's happening behind the scenes. Music becomes a language they understand and appreciate in a level they never thought possible. 

What Makes Music Music

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Composition

Songwriting

Logic Pro Software

Ear Training

Music Theory

Music Recording

Piano

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Intermediate

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Soundscape Competition

Studio Coordinator

Compose and produce all musical needs for promotional material and corporate use.

Composer

Creating everything audible for anything visible.

Composer & Producer

If you want to learn how to expand your songs into music that sounds radio ready, I can help you.
I'll show you all the tips and tricks I've learned over the years. It's not as difficult as it may seem.

As someone with barely enough time to breathe between work meetings, diving back into piano lessons seemed impossible. But Andres has been awesome about fitting into my crazy schedule. He keeps things simple and straight to the point, so I actually feel like I'm making progress, even with my limited practice time. Highly recommend him if you’re juggling a thousand things like me!

Andres is the perfect piano teacher for adults. He understands that learning later in life can be challenging and always keeps lessons light and engaging. Thanks to him, I'm not only learning but truly enjoying the journey.

Andres knows so much about making music and teaches it in a fun way. He gives me great tips every time we meet. If you’re curious about making music, he’s the one to go to.

After countless tutorials, I decided to sign up for actual lessons. I should have done this waaay sooner. Andres explains everything clearly and helps me make the music I like. Don’t get lost in tutorial hell. Sign up for lessons and save a LOT of time. I really recommend Andres if you want to start making your own music quickly and easily.

I was confused by all the equipment at first, but Andres made it simple. He shows me how to make everything work, and now I’m really making my own music. He’s an awesome teacher for anyone new to music production.

When I first started piano lessons with Andres, I was a bit nervous and didn't know much. He makes even the tricky stuff like music theory and chord progressions seem simple. His patience and encouragement have kept me going and now, I feel confident and excited every time I sit down at the piano.

Diving into music production felt overwhelming before I started lessons with Andres. Now, I actually feel like I’ve got the hang of it. He’s got this easy-going way of explaining all those complex tools and production techniques that makes everything super approachable. Whether we're tweaking a mix or laying down tracks, he always knows how to keep the vibe fun and creative. Plus, he’s always up for exploring any new ideas I bring to our sessions. If you’re looking to get into music production and want someone who’ll really support your creative journey, Andres is your guy!

What sets Andres apart from other music teachers is not just his profound knowledge, but his ability to connect with his students on a personal level. He genuinely cares about each student's progress and goes above and beyond to ensure they achieve their musical goals. His lessons are always structured, focused, and incredibly enlightening. I leave every session feeling more confident and motivated.

   I have had several music teachers in the past, but none have made the subject as accessible and enjoyable as Andres. His methodical approach to teaching, coupled with his enthusiasm and commitment, makes each lesson a pleasure. He is adept at breaking down complex topics into understandable segments, making it easy for anyone to grasp. For anyone serious about mastering music, I cannot recommend Andres enough.

Studying music can be a bit overwhelming at first due to the volume of material available to study each topic.

For this reason, something I really admire about Andres is his ability to take extensive topics and explain them in the simplest and most practical way possible. He also provides the best examples to tie up the topic being discussed.

I highly recommend Andres If you’re seeking the most complete and grounded way to learn.

Studying music can be a bit overwhelming at first due to the volume of material available to study each topic.

For this reason, something I really admire about Andres is his ability to take extensive topics such as arrangement and composition and explain them in the simplest and most practical way possible. He also provides the best examples to tie up the topic being discussed.

I highly recommend Andres if you’re seeking the most complete and grounded way to learn.

I made a mini series of "How to make music" using a super simple web app called "Song Maker" and this was the bonus lesson; how to transfer what we learned to Logic Pro.

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