“Do I need any gear or instruments?”
– Great question! Upon signing up, you’ll receive a welcome email that contains a recommendation for circumaural (around-the-ear) headphones. We’ll be doing a lot of analytical listening in this class and it’s important for you to hear as much as you can – earbuds and laptop speakers won’t give you the most accurate or enjoyable listening experience!
– As far as instruments go, feel free to bring anything you’d like to class if that makes you more comfortable – you never know when it might help! That said, all you really need is your voice and a voice recorder (like your smartphone) to record ideas and eventually your homework assignments.
“Can’t I do ear-training on my own, for free?”
– YES. And you should! But here’s what’s so great about this class and this series as a whole. We’ve worked hard to gather all the best material in one place so you don’t have to waste time searching. We’ve also refined a lot of tricks, tips, exercises, and assignments that are designed to push you in ways that you might not push yourself (but that we promise will be good for you!). And perhaps the most irreplaceable offering is a LIVE learning experience. Being able to talk things over with an instructor and classmates beats any head-scratching + late night googling combo.
“What if I can’t commit to all 6 modules but want to take more than one?”
– That’s great! Each one is a stand-alone workshop that will open your ears in a new way, so take one, take a few, take them all, and emerge a better musician! But the chance to buy all six in advance and SAVE some big bucks is only available for a limited time! So give it some thought!