July 9, 2024

   10:20  Rob performs “Let It Be"

   32:14  Dynamics (Changes in volume):  How can you vary the volume of your song to create the most impact?

   47:23  Breakdowns (Sections where strumming becomes more sparse):  Is there a section (verse, chorus, or bridge) towards the end of the song that you could breakdown in order to create anticipation or variety? 

   55:40  Flourishes (A brief double-time strum):  Could an explosive burst of strumming somewhere in the song add excitement?

1:04:48  Arpeggiated Strums (A single cascading strum with slow pick speed):   Are there sections where a more gentle, relaxed arpeggiated strum is called for?

1:20:57  Ritards (Gradual slowdowns):  Could slowing down at a transition or at the end of the song sound good?

1:23:35  Memory Mining (An emotional memory to get you in the mood):  What's an experience from your own life that could help get you in the proper emotional state for this song?

Several of you were interested in learning how to add bass runs to your song. I've taught this skill several times in the Member's Q&A, and I think the best of the bunch is below, from 01:39 to 15:01.

Some of the more advanced guitarists in the workshop wanted to know how to add some melody to their instrumental sections. This is a skill that involves some knowledge of scales and music theory, some ear training, and dexterity. But I wanted to try to tackle the subject in my most recent Q&A to at least get you started.

You can find the lesson from 23:59 to 42:08.