Michael New

I do lessons on music theory, ranging from simple topics like chords or rhythm to more complex things like how to write music. I also upload songs I've written or songs I like to play.

I have a bachelor's degree in music performance, but I have a fairly low opinion of how music theory is traditionally taught. I think if you strip away a lot of the jargon and old conventions it becomes far easier to understand the ideas behind music.

*Gear*

You can find most of what I use on my Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/shop/michaelnew

I get a small kickback if you buy anything through that link, so if you want to help support me a little and you need some new stuff, give it a look.

There's No Such Thing as a Square Wave

There's No Such Thing as a Square Wave
Физика звука: частота, амплитуда и длина волны

Физика звука: частота, амплитуда и длина волны
Hey. I'm not dead. Couple things...

Hey. I'm not dead. Couple things...
Using Relative Reading to Read Sheet Music [3/?]

Using Relative Reading to Read Sheet Music [3/?]
How to Get Better at Reading Sheet Music [2/?]

How to Get Better at Reading Sheet Music [2/?]
Базовое введение в чтение музыки [1/?]

Базовое введение в чтение музыки [1/?]
Dealing with Performance Anxiety

Dealing with Performance Anxiety
How to practice effectively | Figuring Out Your Practice Routine [3/3]

How to practice effectively | Figuring Out Your Practice Routine [3/3]
Как выбрать, что практиковать | Определение графика тренировок [2/3]

Как выбрать, что практиковать | Определение графика тренировок [2/3]
Figuring Out Your Practice Routine | What are your options? [1/3]

Figuring Out Your Practice Routine | What are your options? [1/3]
I Made a Polyrhythm Practice Tool

I Made a Polyrhythm Practice Tool
Advanced Polyrhythms: 3 over 4

Advanced Polyrhythms: 3 over 4
Why do we have Sharps and Flats?

Why do we have Sharps and Flats?
Polyrhythms

Polyrhythms
How to Fit Seventh Chords into a Key

How to Fit Seventh Chords into a Key
Почему вам следует (или не следует) изучать теорию музыки

Почему вам следует (или не следует) изучать теорию музыки
Slash Chords, Polychords, Sixth Chords, and Ways to Write Down Music

Slash Chords, Polychords, Sixth Chords, and Ways to Write Down Music
Altered Chords

Altered Chords
Extended Chords - 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths

Extended Chords - 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths
The 4 Critical Parts to Writing a Melody

The 4 Critical Parts to Writing a Melody
Circle of Fifths Misconceptions, How to Think About Modes, 6/8 & Piano Course

Circle of Fifths Misconceptions, How to Think About Modes, 6/8 & Piano Course
Как импровизировать

Как импровизировать
Minor Scales - Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic

Minor Scales - Natural, Harmonic, and Melodic
Why C major and A minor are Not the Same

Why C major and A minor are Not the Same
How to Turn a Mode Into Music

How to Turn a Mode Into Music
Why C major is Bad (and other random topics)

Why C major is Bad (and other random topics)
Introduction to Modes

Introduction to Modes
How to Change Keys

How to Change Keys
How Suspended Chords Work, And Some Cool Things You Can Do With Them

How Suspended Chords Work, And Some Cool Things You Can Do With Them
Квинтовый круг — минорные тональности и их применение

Квинтовый круг — минорные тональности и их применение