What you will learn in Piano Techniques for Modern Music Course
- Contemporary piano chord voicings
- Pop/R&B groove development
- Improvisation frameworks
- Comping patterns for ensemble playing
- Basic jazz harmony applications
- Studio recording techniques
- Keyboard sound design
Program Overview
Modern Harmony Foundations
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Covers extended chords (7ths, 9ths, sus4), inversions, and voice leading.
- Includes chord progression analysis from hit songs.
Groove Development
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Focuses on rhythmic comping patterns, syncopation, and left-hand bass techniques.
- Features genre-specific groove studies.
Improvisation Tools
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Teaches pentatonic/blues scales, motif development, and solo construction. Includes play-along tracks for practice.
Production Techniques
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Examines MIDI programming, keyboard effects, and doubling strategies.
- Features DAW workflow demonstrations.
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Job Outlook
- Professional value: Essential for session players
- Salary potential: 50200 per studio hour
- Industry demand: Core skill for music producers
- Certification benefit: Berklee alumni network access
Specification: Piano Techniques for Modern Music
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