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Cody W.

Cody W.

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Motifs--What Are They?

In this video, I talk about what melodic motifs are and how composers tend to use them and how you can use them too.

Cody's videos

Composing Melody 1
In this video, I teach you what melody is and how it is formed.
Beginner
02:35
Intro To Piano: Five Fingers
This is a piano fundamental video that shows students how we use five fingers on each hand in order to play the piano. Perfect for very beginners!
Fundamental
05:47
Download Muse Score Free to Start Composing Music
This video will lead you to a free program called Muse Score that you can use in order to start writing your first pieces of music.
Beginner
01:00
Going Up On The Piano By Half Steps: Sharps
In this video, we learn that going up by half steps makes notes sharp. This video demonstrates how to find sharps and to go up step by step on piano.
Beginner
03:18
First Positions in Piano: C Position
This video shows you the beginning position of C on piano and how to play in it. This also shows the possible five note scales and full octave scales from C to C.
Beginner
01:49
Finding All The Fs on the Piano Keyboard
In this video, I show you how to look for and find all of the F notes on the piano, what they look like and a quick trick on how to find them.
Fundamental
02:35
Creating Your First Score in Muse Score
In this lecture, I will go through how to set up and start creating your first score in Muse Score. Note: This would work with other scoring programs like Finale, Finale Notepad, and more.
Beginner
07:03
How to Get Better With Reading Comprehension 1
In this video, I give students my tips for getting better at reading comprehension.
Elementary
03:39
Music Score Orders: Orchestra
In this video, I go through the various music score orders of different sized orchestras ranging from full orchestra to pit orchestra that would be used in operas.
Intermediate
07:54
What Is The Gospel of Salvation?
This video presents the Gospel of our salvation according to Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross for our sins. Here is an in-depth study of the first part of 1 Corinthians 15, where the Apostle Paul gives the Corinthian people the Gospel he received.
Elementary
09:39
How to Start Writing For Concert Band 1
In this tutorial and lesson video, I teach you the beginning nuts and bolts to writing music for concert band. We will cover the beginnings of writing melodies in the woodwinds and supporting the melody in various different groups of the band. I also teach you how to set up your scores for band.
Intermediate
22:00
What is a Wrist Float Off in Piano
In this video, we will discuss what a wrist float off is in piano music and beyond. I show you how to execute it and when it's imperative to do so.
Beginner
02:13
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Cody has been teaching piano to my son for at least 2 years. Justin really enjoys Cody and looks forward to lessons every week. Cody is good communicating with my son who has autism

Posted Mar 18, 2019
Student's home

Cody has been teaching piano to my son for at least 2 years. Justin really enjoys Cody and looks forward to lessons every week. He’s great with kids

Posted Mar 18, 2019
Online

Best vocal teacher ever! Learned alot from him!

Posted Mar 18, 2019
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