February 2021 Live Lesson - "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" (Patreon)

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Aloha, Patrons!

I'll see you Thursday, February 11 at 5:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. (Find all Patron events on our Patron Google calendar).

Tune in here: https://youtu.be/VWhjaUhQBm8 

About this month's Live Lesson: "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"

This song has had many lives - some will know the classic Frankie Valli version, others will know the Lauryn Hill version from the late 90s, and for the hippest among us, it's hard to escape the Surf Mesa version called "ily" that got big on tiktok recently.  I love a song that can cross generations.

My arrangement brings together elements of all these versions, and we'll work on finding more groove using the rock strum by adding an advanced technique that I'm now calling the pump-mute.  Beginners can focus on the chorus, and get familiar with this family of chords.  Kazoo optional! :)

Download the Chord Chart

Please look for the orange PDF links below - the PDF should download immediately when you click on it.

A note about our monthly Live Lessons

My goal is to teach and arrange a lesson that is interesting for all levels. I will walk through the lesson by starting with beginner-level strumming, and gradually layer on more challenging options for advanced players.

I encourage you to play at your level, and embrace your own pace of incrementally leveling up. You can re-watch the lesson as many times as you like. Grasp the basics on the first go-round, and each time you review, you'll pick up new tips and techniques. You can use this method to become a better student and better learner - by building more awareness and more patience. :)

How to Watch Live

1. Click on this direct link to the lesson: https://youtu.be/VWhjaUhQBm8 

For those who are new, please note this is a private link, intended for Patrons only.

2. Log in to YouTube to join the live chat, and please say hello!  I can't see that you're watching unless you chat.  If you have trouble using chat on a mobile device/ tablet, you may want to try on a desktop or laptop browser.

3. Feel free to post your questions to me, or to the community.

How to Watch Later

1. Watch the video linked above (it's the same as the live link).

2. Feel free to post your comments and questions below.

Is this your first Live Lesson?  Check out these Tips for Live Lessons from Patron Mark Pierce: https://www.patreon.com/posts/patron-guest-for-23871916

Thanks. I look forward to seeing you online!

xo cynthia

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