Week 1 Check in
Week 1:
- Why did you choose this particular project?
I chose piano as I already draw as a future career path, so I wanted to pursue a different creative medium. I've never really learnt instruments before.
- Introductions - what was your inspiration, who are the people you’re working with, etc.
I enjoy the era of music of the songs I chose.
- How did you pull together this particular project?
We bought a keyboard last December. It is in my brother's room as he is more musically inclined.
- 3 goals for your senior project (set these with your mentor)
learn a few songs on piano
Be able to retain the skill
expand my knowledge of how music works beyond just hearing it.
Hi Sasha,
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that you chose a creative path that is outside of what you typically do. I wonder: are there other musicians in your family besides your brother? What would be a dream song for you to learn to play? I noticed in your videos that you don't have sheet music, so I'm really interested in understanding how how you are teaching yourself. Are you watching tutorials, or just figuring it out?
I'm watching youtube tutorials, and trying to memorize them so I can play it from my head. I don't know how to read music, but I am learning the letters for the keys, as some label them.
DeleteSadly some don't have tutorials. There are more Frankie Valli songs that I like, such as "Beggin'" and "The Night". Also, some Supertramp songs, and Zombies.
DeleteSasha, it's wonderful to see you exploring an altogether different form of creative expression. What era of music are you choosing songs from? What song are you starting with? Looking forward to reading, (and eventually hearing!) more of your project. Wendy
ReplyDeleteI am a fan of 60s and 70s music, so it's mostly that era. I'm the best with Lola at the moment, but the tutorial is a bit off at parts than the actual song. Sounds similar enough though.
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