Uploaded April 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this lesson Tim Smolens shows how he used Brian Wilson's most complex backing vocals, the a cappella break from Heroes and Villains by the Beach Boys, as a guiding principle in crafting a similar, yet original part on his own song. Tim breaks down the 8 vocal parts and talks about how he adapted them to differing chord progressions and added his own unique touch.

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