Learn Piano for Beatmakers and Producers

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About This Course

Beatmakers and classical piano players have different goals, so learn to improvise on the piano as a BEATMAKER.

There are tons of videos on the internet in regards to learning the piano, but over my years of producing beats, I've realized we as beatmakers play the piano differently than someone trying to learn classical piano.

So why do we have to learn the piano from a classical standpoint when we're wanting to create awesome beats - whether that be beautiful piano beats, or just have a better understanding of chords and improvisation?

Cause here's the thing:

As a beatmaker, we create repetition.

We create loops which are on repeat over and over, and our goal is for these loops to be extremely catchy. (Also keeping in mind for our other instruments in terms of mixing for clarity.)

So in this course I cover with you:

  • The basics of a piano to get everyone on the same page

  • How keys, scales, and chords work

  • Figuring out powerful chord progressions (and sharing some of my own personal favorites!)

  • Thinking in terms of melodies and improvisation

  • How to bounce around with your right hand

  • Left hand techniques to add fullness to your composition

  • Playing with both hands

  • Popular note placement, counting beats, and different rhythms in the industry.

  • How to stay motivated to practice piano as a beatmaker

I have been practicing piano almost every day for the past 5 years, and these are the things that I have discovered and want to share with you within this course.

By the end of the course you will have an in-depth understanding of chords/scales, and be able to improvise on the piano.

From here on out, it's up to you to practice with this knowledge to take your productions to the next level!

Hope this course is the tipping point in your productions! :)

# GratuiTous

  • Play piano specifically for making beats

  • Understand how chords (major + minor) and scales work

  • Improvisation when playing the piano

Instructor

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Riley Weller

GratuiTous (Riley Weller) is an artist and producer for the name of Jesus.  He is an author, educator, and podcast host of 'Music Production Made Simple'.He has been using FL Studio since 2009, leading him to work with a GRAMMY-Nominated Artist!He has tons of FL Studio Books and FL Studio Courses for how to use FL Studio.  His learning materials...

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4.9 course rating
4K ratings
ui-avatar of Shady El Sayed
Shady E. S.
1.0
2 years ago

too basic

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Sara J.
5.0
2 years ago

What a joy to jump in on this. Just started; and, I’m really enjoying it!

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Johan F.
5.0
2 years ago

Easy to understand

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ui-avatar of Arpita Phulari
Arpita P.
4.5
3 years ago

This course is very practical for us producers who don't need to dive deep into music theory etc.This course will teach you to be able to make catchy melodies and different self developed techniques of playing the piano which the tutor has built over his years of experience. Its always better to learn from an experienced person like him. I suggest everyone who is a beginner to learn music theory basics before starting this course as it will be easier to follow. Thanks for this great course Riley!!

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ui-avatar of George Washington
George W.
5.0
3 years ago

NA

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Hannah E.
2.0
4 years ago

Starting off slow

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ui-avatar of Rhys Parnell
Rhys P.
5.0
5 years ago

Short, concise and to the point, perfect for novices wanting to improv using keys. Great for producers.

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Peter B.
4.5
5 years ago

The instructor is slowly easing into the whole lecture, but I'm already anxious to learn something. Music theory is short and simple, very understandable.

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Tivon G.
4.0
5 years ago

I’ll update with a final rating later. I’m only on 5th vid.
Update: I just finished video 12. Excellent explanations on chord inversions etc. ill keep updating.
Update #2: Ok ive finished the whole course. I have to say this was a really great course. For me personally i have a learning disability and had a hard time understanding some thing. This is definitely not a course you can just watch and say "o, i got this". You WILL have to PRACTICE over and over. Great job though!!!

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Jean N. H.
3.5
5 years ago

I enjoy the journey, learn some good info, thanks, love your positiveness

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