Inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, John Oates’ exceptional talents as a musician, songwriter, and producer have and continue to make seminal contributions to our musical heritage. We are proud to have John Oates as a TrueFire Educator!
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Popular Song History
Studying the origins and evolution of popular music provides contemporary songwriters with valuable insight and a deeper understanding of the art form to help them write more meaningful and relevant music.
In this Popular Song History edition of John Oates’ MasterCraft series, you’ll learn timeless songwriting techniques as you explore key “songwriting” milestones of popular music from the early 1900s to the present.
John guides you through the history of popular songwriting emphasizing the best practices from the past that inform the craft of songwriting today. Key lessons include The Traditional Folk Song, Ragtime & Delta Blues, Tin Pan Alley, Early 20th Century, Big Band and Swing, Early Rock & Roll, Evolution of the “Hook,” The Modern Era of Pop Production, and The Current State of Songwriting.
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Release Date: April 1st, 2024
Price: $39.99ON SALE: $29.99
Collaboration
Countless hit songs across the entire history of popular music were written in collaboration with another songwriter. Co-writing is an essential aspect of the songwriting process, and today’s writers will find themselves in a wide variety of co-writing situations.
In this Collaboration edition of John Oates’ MasterCraft Series, you will learn how to approach and make the most out of the many different co-writing situations you will inevitably find yourself in.
John describes actual co-writing experiences from his own career to illustrate best practices for collaborative co-writing. Key lessons include A Safe Place for Creativity, The Dynamics of Collaboration, The Benefits of Getting Feedback, Working With a Lyricist, Keeping an Open Mind, and The Business of Collaborating.
BONUS! Pre-order the bundle to get early access to ALL 3 courses on March 1st, PLUS you'll get an exclusive companion Study Pack for each MasterCraft edition. Study Packs include a printable Tab & Notation Workbook (PDF) with all associated Guitar Pro interactive tab and notation files.
Release Date: May 1st, 2024
Price: $39.99ON SALE: $29.99
Accompaniment
Whether you accompany yourself, play in a duo, or a full ensemble setting, the art of accompaniment is a crucial skill for guitarists because it allows them to effectively support and enhance the music of the other musicians they are playing with, rather than overpowering or competing with them.
In this Art of Accompaniment edition of John Oates’ MasterCraft series, you’ll learn best practices for accompaniment and what to focus on when supporting other musicians and serving the song.
John and Guthrie perform a set of carefully selected songs designed to illustrate a comprehensive range of situations that musicians will commonly encounter when accompanying other musicians. Before and after each song performance, they will describe what they will focus on, listen and react to.
BONUS! Pre-order the bundle to get early access to ALL 3 courses on March 1st, PLUS you'll get an exclusive companion Study Pack for each MasterCraft edition. Study Packs include a printable Tab & Notation Workbook (PDF) with all associated Guitar Pro interactive tab and notation files.
Release Date: June 1st, 2024
Price: $39.99ON SALE: $29.99
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About John Oates
John Oates is one half of the best-selling duo of all time, Hall & Oates, as well as an accomplished solo artist. Singing from the time he could talk and playing the guitar since the age of five, John Oates was destined to be a musician. Born in New York City, his family moved to a small town outside of Philadelphia, PA in the early 1950s, a move that would change the course of his life.
Soaking up the sounds of the 60s, John was influenced by the nascent folk scene, bluegrass, delta blues, and ragtime guitar styles, while also immersing himself in R&B legends such as Otis Redding, Sam and Dave, The Temptations, Curtis Mayfield, and Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. One of his biggest mentors was his guitar teacher, Jerry Ricks, who had spent time on the road with Mississippi John Hurt and Son House, and introduced John to the music of Doc Watson and Reverend Gary Davis, passing down their signature finger and flatpicking styles.
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