How to Learn to Play an Instrument (Ep. 256)

If you've ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, this might be your year. We talk about our experiences with the musical arts.
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Things mentioned in this episode:

Thomas on Instagram
Thomas' song on Spotify
Gris OST - Karasu
Music Theory 101, by Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun
Adam Neely on YouTube
How to Listen to and Understand Great Music, by Robert Greenberg
Atomic Habits, by James Clear
Guitar Lesson's CAGED System article
Ken Tamplin Vocal Academy on YouTube
The Axis of Awesome - 4 Chords
Hack Music Theory - video about Run The Jewels' "Let's Go"
MuseScore
Synthesia (iOS | Android)
Yousician (iOS | Android)
William Gillock - Phantom Rider

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Timestamps:

0:03:43 - Clip: Martin playing the piano and Thomas playing the guitar
0:07:27 - What instruments does Martin play
0:11:17 - How we practice and learn new pieces
0:17:44 - Why learn music theory
0:23:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)
0:25:32 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)
0:28:26 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices)
0:30:03 - What piano should you buy, or where you can use one
0:35:01 - Taking lessons and how Thomas learns guitar
0:43:54 - Breaking down songs and listening to them more attentively
0:50:31 - Conclusion

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