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GeoShred Unleashed - Mastering Intermediate Techniques

By Mahesh Raghvan

34 video lessons with included resources

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Course Description

Take your iPad music skills to the next level with the GeoShred Intermediate Course by Mahesh Raghvan! Building on the foundational concepts from the beginner’s course, “Play Music

 on iPad”, this course dives deeper into the advanced features, gestures, controls, and techniques of GeoShred.


With detailed explanations, practice exercises, and reference materials at every step, you’ll master advanced expressions and elevate your musical artistry. Whether you’re performing live, recording in a studio, or playing for personal enjoyment, this course equips you with the tools and confidence to excel.


Unleash the full potential of GeoShred and transform the way you create music on your iPad!


Course Options:


  1. Learn-at-Your-Own-Pace: Go through the course at your convenience, practicing and progressing at your own speed.
  2. Certification Method: In addition to self-paced learning, gain access to exclusive Q&A sessions with Mahesh Raghvan himself! These sessions offer a chance to clarify doubts, ask questions, and receive personal feedback on your playing with expert guidance.
Course Objectives
  • Master key expression techniques like legato and staccato for more dynamic playing.
  • Gain proficiency in scales and interval recognition to strengthen musical foundation.
  • Develop improvisation skills through structured exercises and creative exploration.
  • Enhance finger agility and control through targeted exercises and practice routines.
  • Understand GeoShred’s unique features like Jam Tracks and Play Modes for versatile performance.
  • Improve timing, rhythm, and speed with metronome-based drills.
  • Discover additional learning resources, including song tutorials and live classes.
  • Build confidence in creating and performing music using GeoShred on the iPad.
Course Prerequisites
  • [Preferably] Having completed the "Play Music on iPad" course on livdemy. This course teaches the intermediate level of GeoShred techniques based on that beginner level course.
  • Basic familiarity with GeoShred and its interface.
  • Understanding of fundamental musical concepts such as scales and intervals.
  • Ability to play simple melodies and note patterns on the iPad or another instrument.
  • Previous experience with basic finger exercises and simple improvisation techniques.
  • Familiarity with metronome usage for rhythm and timing practice.
  • Access to GeoShred app on an iPad for hands-on practice during the course.


Refer to the beginners course for a detailed note on the version of iPad, iOS and such.

Course Content

Chapter 1

Laying the Groundwork: Mastering GeoShred Setup and Basics

Learn the essentials to elevate your GeoShred skills! Mahesh Raghvan guides you through aligning your hands and iPad for comfort and precision, creating a solid foundation for advanced techniques. Discover how to optimize the GeoShred app by selecting presets, adjusting layouts, and customizing note widths, ensuring a smooth and efficient playing experience.

Lessons:

Introduction

Setting Up Your GeoShred for Optimal Play

Chapter 2

Mastering Scales and Arpeggios

Explore scales and arpeggios on GeoShred with Mahesh Raghvan, from mastering legato and staccato techniques to playing complex scales and extended chords. Learn arpeggio styles, chord transitions, and how to use features like Auto-Octave for seamless practice. Perfect your skills through guided challenges and step-by-step demonstrations to elevate your musical expression.

Lessons:

The Scales

A Few Complex Scales

Arpeggios

Arpeggios, Part 2

Scales and Arpeggios

Cm7 Arpeggio

Playing Arpeggios with ease

A Challenge

Chapter 3

Mastering Vibrato Techniques

Unlock the emotional depth of vibrato on GeoShred! Start with essential exercises on the C major scale, progress to blending straight notes with vibrato, and apply these skills to the Game of Thrones theme using the GeoCello patch. Learn expressive techniques, dynamic phrasing, and tempo control to bring your melodies to life.

Lessons:

Vibrato

Vibrato Exercises

A Tune with Vibrato: Game of Thrones

A Tune with Vibrato: Game of Thrones, Part 2

Chapter 4

Mastering Patterns and Precision

Enhance your GeoShred technique with a series of engaging lessons focused on note patterns, dynamic expression, and finger precision. Explore ascending and descending scales, legato and staccato techniques, and challenging tempo shifts. With step-by-step guidance and metronome drills, this chapter refines timing, rhythm, and dynamic control for mastery.

Lessons:

Exercise: Note Pattern

Exercise: Note Pattern with Expressions

Exercise: A Challenge

Note skipping exercises

One last exercise

Chapter 5

Shredding Techniques and Rock Classics

Master GeoShred’s shredding techniques through exercises inspired by guitar tapping and iconic rock riffs. From single-note shredding to multi-note scales and recreating AC/DC’s Thunderstruck, this chapter builds speed, precision, and finger dexterity. Configure play modes, explore dynamic tempos, and unleash your inner rockstar with expressive shredding skills.

Lessons:

Shredding

3-note Shredding Exercise

Multi-note Shredding

Exercise: Thunderstruck (AC/DC), Part 1

Exercise: Thunderstruck (AC/DC), Part 2

Chapter 6

Mastering Ear Training and Interval Recognition

Enhance your musical ear with GeoShred as Mahesh Raghvan guides you through note and interval recognition. Explore octaves, perfect fifths, and scales, then progress to recognizing patterns and melodies like “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.” Strengthen your interval skills, sharpen your musical memory, and unlock the ability to ide

Lessons:

Ear Training - Recognizing Notes

Recognizing notes (continued)

Recognizing Intervals

Recognizing Patterns

Pattern Recognition (Continued)

Chapter 7

Unlocking Improvisation with GeoShred

Explore the art of improvisation with Mahesh Raghvan in this creative GeoShred chapter. Start with structured exercises, evolve through advanced patterns, and embrace rhythmic freedom. Discover how to craft melodic phrases, experiment with scales, and jam to diverse backing tracks, unleashing your expressive potential across genres and styles.

Lessons:

Improvisation

Improvisation, part 2

Improvisation, Part 3

Jam Tracks

Chapter 8

Conclusion

Summary of skills covered, further learning opportunities, and other resources available on livdemy's iPad Music Academy.

Lessons:

Conclusion

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