Q&A with Gareth and Alex - All About Music Matters
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Date: 2022-03-28
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! We've put together a list of timestamps for all the questions we answered below... -
0:00 - Introduction
1:27 - Life story and professional journey
13:44 - Are we related?
13:57 - How did we meet?
14:55 - How many instruments do we play?
16:50 - What is the true value of music to you?
19:20 - If you hadn't gone into music what other careers would you have considered?
21:53 - What have been your most significant musical moments?
26:13 - Favourite composer
29:20 - Favourite piece of music
30:49 - Favourite performer
34:58 - Favourite chord progression
37:33 - What's the hardest piece you've ever played?
40:00 - If you could meet J.S. Bach, what would you ask him?
44:10 - Is there a particular 20th-century composer who we think might be considered the most significant in years to come?
47:44 - How did Music Matters come about?
50:16 - Where does Music Matters sit now?
53:00 - Where is Music Matters going in the future?
55:00 - What are your individual roles within Music Matters?
56:12 - Which books do we recommend for theory, harmony and aural skills?
58:45 - What resources do we provide for graded exams?
1:00:54 - What's the best way to compose and how much theory do you need to know to compose music?
1:04:12 - Can anyone be a musician?
1:08:54 - Can anyone develop aural skills?
1:10:32 - How long did it take you to become fluent in harmony and counterpoint?
1:13:00 - How does one become an ABRSM examiner?
1:16:50 - Do you teach music online?
1:18:16 - What should beginners do to play the piano in a week?
1:21:30 - Any particular funny musical moments you can recall?
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Thank you to everyone who submitted a question! We've put together a list of timestamps for all the questions we answered below... -
0:00 - Introduction
1:27 - Life story and professional journey
13:44 - Are we related?
13:57 - How did we meet?
14:55 - How many instruments do we play?
16:50 - What is the true value of music to you?
19:20 - If you hadn't gone into music what other careers would you have considered?
21:53 - What have been your most significant musical moments?
26:13 - Favourite composer
29:20 - Favourite piece of music
30:49 - Favourite performer
34:58 - Favourite chord progression
37:33 - What's the hardest piece you've ever played?
40:00 - If you could meet J.S. Bach, what would you ask him?
44:10 - Is there a particular 20th-century composer who we think might be considered the most significant in years to come?
47:44 - How did Music Matters come about?
50:16 - Where does Music Matters sit now?
53:00 - Where is Music Matters going in the future?
55:00 - What are your individual roles within Music Matters?
56:12 - Which books do we recommend for theory, harmony and aural skills?
58:45 - What resources do we provide for graded exams?
1:00:54 - What's the best way to compose and how much theory do you need to know to compose music?
1:04:12 - Can anyone be a musician?
1:08:54 - Can anyone develop aural skills?
1:10:32 - How long did it take you to become fluent in harmony and counterpoint?
1:13:00 - How does one become an ABRSM examiner?
1:16:50 - Do you teach music online?
1:18:16 - What should beginners do to play the piano in a week?
1:21:30 - Any particular funny musical moments you can recall?
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Maureen
Brilliant. I have been using your aural videos on line to teach a gentleman of nearly 70 in preparation for Gr. 4 Unisa Violin. Trinity/Guildhall call it Aural Tests, Unisa Practical Musicianship. He wants to work as quickly as possible to Gr 8, and teach which he is well suited for in approach. In the event he passed with 8 out of a possible 10 in the aural section and 63 in total, and his violin teacher has immediately set him working on Gr. 5. He wants to start on the aural for the next exam immediately as well.
It will have to be on line as was the previous preparation, using Zoom, and the CDs and specimen tests supplied by the examining bodies, I am at high risk, 91 and will continue to self isolate till infection rates drop, we in South Africa are starting a second wave, so am guessing mid 2021 if vaccination distribution goes smoothly.
Your videos are invaluable, latency distorts the sound if I pay tests, he can pause the tape and give the answer. I also drill him with his singing scales and arpeggios. You made an interesting point with aural being in categories. I sort them into rhythm, pitch, cadences, style etc. And match to the syllabi.
Perhaps Associated Board or Trinity would be glad to have a tutorial book to offer for that section of their exams and indeed include a section onSightreading. I found a few exercises for that, he had never been asked to sightread, or done any theory. I think a preparation book would adjust for most instruments. Unisa could certainly do with one.
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Brilliant. I have been using your aural videos on line to teach a gentleman of nearly 70 in preparation for Gr. 4 Unisa Violin. Trinity/Guildhall call it Aural Tests, Unisa Practical Musicianship. He wants to work as quickly as possible to Gr 8, and teach which he is well suited for in approach. In the event he passed with 8 out of a possible 10 in the aural section and 63 in total, and his violin teacher has immediately set him working on Gr. 5. He wants to start on the aural for the next exam immediately as well.
It will have to be on line as was the previous preparation, using Zoom, and the CDs and specimen tests supplied by the examining bodies, I am at high risk, 91 and will continue to self isolate till infection rates drop, we in South Africa are starting a second wave, so am guessing mid 2021 if vaccination distribution goes smoothly.
Your videos are invaluable, latency distorts the sound if I pay tests, he can pause the tape and give the answer. I also drill him with his singing scales and arpeggios. You made an interesting point with aural being in categories. I sort them into rhythm, pitch, cadences, style etc. And match to the syllabi.
Perhaps Associated Board or Trinity would be glad to have a tutorial book to offer for that section of their exams and indeed include a section onSightreading. I found a few exercises for that, he had never been asked to sightread, or done any theory. I think a preparation book would adjust for most instruments. Unisa could certainly do with one.
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Maureen
My musical skills are somewhat better than computer skill. I pressed sent before thanking you both for your wonderful work. As you say music is a vocation and it is also an investment for happiness in old age. I just want to see teachers properly trained, I fear many today are not, and spreading love of music. I always found Fanny Waterman-s books very effective when teaching for beginners and adults. Please continue with your wonderful, clearly explained videos.
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My musical skills are somewhat better than computer skill. I pressed sent before thanking you both for your wonderful work. As you say music is a vocation and it is also an investment for happiness in old age. I just want to see teachers properly trained, I fear many today are not, and spreading love of music. I always found Fanny Waterman-s books very effective when teaching for beginners and adults. Please continue with your wonderful, clearly explained videos.
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Sophie
I thoroughly enjoyed your conversation and hearing about your musical backgrounds. You are a great partnership and I am learning so much from your excellent courses. I feel honored to have access to them : you de-mystify theory that I had not even dared to dream of understanding. My heartfelt thanks to you both.
I must add Gareth that during your lessons you have a lovely manner and regularly make me laugh which adds to the pleasure.
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I thoroughly enjoyed your conversation and hearing about your musical backgrounds. You are a great partnership and I am learning so much from your excellent courses. I feel honored to have access to them : you de-mystify theory that I had not even dared to dream of understanding. My heartfelt thanks to you both.
I must add Gareth that during your lessons you have a lovely manner and regularly make me laugh which adds to the pleasure.
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Michael
Hi great work embarrassed to say I was taught very young along with my whole family but quit very quickly. My sister got grade 8 on piano and clarinet. I have sung most of my life and was always disappointed that I could not play properly so came back to piano at 60 and have grade 2 after 8 months without grade 1. Question is can one get to grade 8 at my age practicing only 1 and half hours a day.
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Hi great work embarrassed to say I was taught very young along with my whole family but quit very quickly. My sister got grade 8 on piano and clarinet. I have sung most of my life and was always disappointed that I could not play properly so came back to piano at 60 and have grade 2 after 8 months without grade 1. Question is can one get to grade 8 at my age practicing only 1 and half hours a day.
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Ubertuba
Really interesting stuff. I-ve been watching a number of your videos Gareth and I think you are a fabulous teacher. Little did I know that I have had one of your recordings in my collection dating back to 1991 - English Organ Music. Thanks very much for sharing your fantastic knowledge and experience so generously.
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Really interesting stuff. I-ve been watching a number of your videos Gareth and I think you are a fabulous teacher. Little did I know that I have had one of your recordings in my collection dating back to 1991 - English Organ Music. Thanks very much for sharing your fantastic knowledge and experience so generously.
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Dawn
I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for putting it together and letting us into behind the scenes and the background of music matters. Some really fun questions and great answers.
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I really enjoyed this video. Thank you for putting it together and letting us into behind the scenes and the background of music matters. Some really fun questions and great answers.
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Steven
Really enjoyed hearing much more about your background and thoughts on music in general after watching so many of your instructional videos. Keep up the great work!
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Really enjoyed hearing much more about your background and thoughts on music in general after watching so many of your instructional videos. Keep up the great work!
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adam4757
Absolutely insane to think it was acceptable for a teacher to hit a child's hands if they made a mistake. I am amazed Gareth didn't quit out of fear.
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Absolutely insane to think it was acceptable for a teacher to hit a child's hands if they made a mistake. I am amazed Gareth didn't quit out of fear.
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ChaeTDC
Very well done to you, Gareth and Alex, would love to see more in the future! (and sorry that i am a bit late to watch this lol) Very good work. :)
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Very well done to you, Gareth and Alex, would love to see more in the future! (and sorry that i am a bit late to watch this lol) Very good work. :)
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