School of Rock – Week 13 – Changes

“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” –  Leonard Bernstein

SUMMARY

• This week was fun we did a lot of interesting stuff. That really intrigued me into learning more about it

PRACTICE ROOM (GUITAR LESSONS)

• Set a timer
• Spend up to 15 minutes in the ‘room’

Chose from the following…

• Watch Paul Davids: 8 Things I regret not doing when learning guitar (10:00)
• Watch Essential Hand Stretches For Guitarists or Any Instrumentalist
• Embed a YouTube video or link to what you watched (Just one is fine)

• Continue his 117 Free Lessons YouTube Playlist
• Write how far did you got in lessons this week

• Want a bigger challenge? Complete Jake Lizzio’s 5 blues guitar tutorials
• Write how far did you get in lessons this week
• Write a reflection of the key topics that got your attention.
• DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

How interested in learning more about playing the guitar?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ? 1

CLASSROOM (THEORY & ANALYSIS)

• Set a timer
• Spend up to 15 minutes in the ‘room’
• Explore Holistic Songwriting’s Artist Series
• Explore Genius’ Songs Deconstructed Series
• Explore Rick Beato’s What Makes This Song Great Series
• Embed the YouTube video(s) or link to the videos you watched
• Write a reflection of the key topics that got your attention.
• DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

How interested in learning more about music theory and song analysis?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ?3

LAB (THEORY PRACTICED)

• Set a timer
• Spend 15 minutes in this ‘room’
• Explore the tutorials (but you do not need to watch all of them – just pick what looks interesting to you) from the:
  • Hooktheory.com/videos
  • Songwriting Series. (4 videos)
  • Lyrics to music videos (2 videos)
• Embed a YouTube video link or links to what you watched
• Write a reflection of the key topics that got your attention.
• DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

How interested in learning more about HookLab and HookTab?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ?2

OUTSIDE (CREATIVITY, PRODUCTIVITY & THE BRAIN)

• Set a timer
• Spend 30 minutes in this ‘room’

• Review the Challenging Automatic Negative Thoughts Worksheet infographic for 10 minutes (Click for larger PDF version)
  • If you want, read more at bananatreelog.com/blog/challenging-cognitive-distortions
• Then review these ‘6 steps will help in reframing negative thoughts and over time your thoughts will be replaced with more rational thinking.’
  1. Recognize and Isolate the Thought
  2. Write Down the Thought
  3. Identify the Distress Level
  4. Identify the Cognitive Distortion (view PDF)
     • Worksheet from bananatreelog.com
  5. Challenge & Reframe Your Thoughts
  6. Reevaluate the Distress Level

• Go for a 10-minute walk, if it is safe to do so 
  • Reflect on this ‘simple way to overcome negative automatic thinking by challenging and reframing the thoughts in a positive way.’
• Writing a small paragraph reflection for 10 minutes
• DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

How interested in learning more about music theory and song analysis?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ? 1-2

STUDIO (SONGWRITING)

• Set a timer
• Spend up to 15 minutes
• Pick one or two…
  • Watch Holistic Songwriting: Songwriting Corner
  • Watch Holistic Songwriting: Songwriting Exercises (you do not need the cards)
  • Watch Holistic Songwriting: 5 Minute Lessons (you do not need the cards)
• Embed a YouTube video link or links you watched
• Write a reflection of the key topics that got your attention.
• DELETE ALL OF MR. LE DUC’s INSTRUCTIONS, AFTER YOU ARE DONE

How interested in songwriting, song structure, and music production?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ? 5

CONTROL ROOM (RECORDING & MIXING)

How interested in recording, engineering (sound effects, EQ), and mixing?

• 1 (YUCK!)
• 2 (not really)
• 3 (sorta interested)
• 4 (interested)
• 5 (YES!)

Your score: ? 4

WHAT I LEARNED and PROBLEMS I SOLVED

• I learned how to use soundtrap better and to better understand song theory

WEEKLY ACTIVITY EVALUATION

I think that this week was really good and fun