I’m learning a bunch of songs for a show later this week. Here’s my process:Listen to the song I need to learn once through.Listen again, but this time write down the outline of the song — the form.Listen again, this time listen for the ups and downs of the song. Identify the most important moments, words, and musical ideas.Listen again, and figure out the harmonies — the underlying structure that makes things happen.Write out what I think I know.Play it back with the recording to see how I did. Realize everywhere I failed, go back a few steps and try again.I’m learning other subjects that way too.

Last modified on 2024-03-14