October 2022 Live Lesson: "Lovesong" by The Cure (Patreon)

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Aloha, Patrons!

Our October All-Levels Live Lesson is Thursday 10/20 at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time (Find all Patron events on our Patron Google calendar).

Tune in here: https://youtu.be/J5yb_JdJiTY 

If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your timezone. If you can't join in live, the recording will be available to replay on YouTube at your convenience. Instructions for joining via YouTube are below.

This month's Live Lesson: "Lovesong" by The Cure

Let's start with a review of last month's lesson: "We'll Meet Again." 

I am a big fan of The Cure, and this song is a classic.  I played it with Craig and Sarah at 5@5 back in February 2022, and they sound amazing on this tune.  I'm planning to record a performance video with them soon!  My arrangement is in the same key as the original by the Cure, and blends the original rock vibe with Adele's bossa nova version (click for reference videos).  In the lesson, we'll look at strumming variations, and work on that iconic riff.  I'll also talk about the musical differences in the rock style vs bossa nova - you can play it either way, both ways, or any way you wish.

Download the Chord Chart(s)

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

Join our pre-lesson Zoom Social

If you're free before the lesson begins and would like to meet and chat with other Patrons on Zoom, join me before class for a Zoom Social from 2pm to 2:25pm Hawaii Time.  (We'll end the Zoom before the lesson, and still go to YouTube for the lesson).

Click here to go to the Zoom Social, or use Meeting ID: 876 1498 3301, Passcode: aloha.

Please comment if you're planning to join the Zoom Social, or you're interested in helping out with more Zoom Socials in the future.  Hope to see you there!

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/J5yb_JdJiTY 

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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