Uploaded September 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Answering questions from viewers. In this episode I touch on drum programming, jazz fusion, writing orchestral music, ear training, the skills needed for music production, and many other topics.

If you have a question for the next episode, leave it in the comments!

Audio version:
dropbox.com/scl/fi/r4qpwh1n0tbcbxbbz7fuu/Max-Konyi-Q-A-01.mp3?rlkey=bqyjkmpmaai1ztzn3cpe91ath&dl=1

The Chopin piece I mentioned:
youtu.be/oHiU-u2ddJ4?si=bUsznvfd-cGnz5Pr

Questions:
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:57 - Why so serious?
00:03:42 - Drum programming
00:07:08 - Learning thicc chords
00:13:59 - Writing orchestral music
00:20:57 - Ear training difficulties
00:35:56 - VSTs for jazz fusion
00:41:31 - Visualizing on piano vs guitar
00:51:02 - Most important DAW skill
00:56:21 - Most important music production skill
01:02:12 - Is music a talent or a skill?
01:09:50 - Do you have other creative interests?
01:10:44 - Do ever want a break from music?
01:12:28 - Dream job besides music?
01:13:20 - What does music mean to you?
01:13:56 - Do you put your life in your music?
01:16:02 - Can we find the meaning of life in music?
01:16:22 - Any piece you were never able to learn?
01:18:13 - YouTube / Community / Work balance
01:23:29 - What is good music to you?

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- Music Theory Fundamentals, Mind & Ear Training: maxkonyi.com/mwd1
- Melody, Scales & Modes: maxkonyi.com/mwd2
- Chord Progressions & Harmony for Composition: maxkonyi.com/mwd3
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