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MANLEY
O'CONNOR
PIANO 
LESSONS

Delivering exceptional music education

Testimonial from Sheryl C

"Manley is one of the most wholesome and inspiring teachers of this generation. He is a great communicator, kind and caring teacher and most of all patient and committed to excellence. Manley brings out the best in each of his students because he believes that every student is special and makes that student feels special. Our family can’t recommend Manley more as a teacher, friend and inspiration to all."
Reaction To Jacob Collier - Time Alone With You ft. Daniel Caesar | PIANO TUTORIAL
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Reaction To Jacob Collier - Time Alone With You ft. Daniel Caesar | PIANO TUTORIAL

Dive into the magnificent musical world of Jacob Collier and learn what makes this first single from Djesse Vol. 3 (which features Daniel Caesar) so interesting. Enjoy! 🔥 Watch this next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHomDuiERhs&t&list=UULF06hpQtyWDBLmUtE6JTQBDQ&ab_channel=ManleyO%27ConnorPiano Connect with me: Website➡︎ https://manleyoconnor.com IG➡︎ https://instagram.com/manleyoconnorpiano TickTok➡︎ https://tiktok.com/@manleyoconnorpiano Facebook➡︎ https://facebook.com/manley.oconnor ⏰Time Codes⏰ 0:00 Intro summary 0:13 Song starts 0:29 Establishing the key 1:33 Working out the chords (in relation to D Major) 4:00 Sus chord use 4:40 BV parts 5:20 Vocal pitch shifting 5:50 Jacob’s visual feature 6:35 Modulation to F blues 7:12 Vocal blues riff 8:18 2nd Verse 9:39 Bridge in Ab Major (F minor) 10:28 Working out the chords 12:02 Percussion feature (shaker addition) 14:20 Horn riffs 14:35 Chromatic reharmonisation 15:26 Crazy bass riff 16:05 Horn pentatonic riff 16:25 Jacob’s radical reharmonisation 18:15 Bass feature 19:20 Bridge play through 19:49 Modulation to C 21:19 Crazy lick!!! 22:49 Verse returns (in D) Would you like more? Be sure to Subscribe & turn on Post Notifications so you never miss out when I upload more videos. Equipment My Digital Piano Recommendation: Yamaha P-225 - https://amzn.to/4hiwyBm My Studio Headphones: Sennheiser HD 25 - https://amzn.to/4eUXaqb My In Ear Monitors Recommendation: Shure SE215 PRO - https://amzn.to/3YfXBEw My Recording Microphone: Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3UkfmSa My Easy To Use Audio Interface Recommendation: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/4dZdQLW #pianocover #jacobcollier #pianotutorial
Reaction To Jacob Collier - The Audience Choir (Live at O2 Academy Brixton, London) | PIANO TUTORIAL
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Reaction To Jacob Collier - The Audience Choir (Live at O2 Academy Brixton, London) | PIANO TUTORIAL

Understand Jacob Collier's marvellous "Audience Choir" as he conducts the audience in an uproarious 3-part-harmony encore, at the end of the homecoming DJESSE World Tour show in June 2022. Enjoy. 🔥 Watch this next: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwAPsZs4jcU&list=UULF06hpQtyWDBLmUtE6JTQBDQ&ab_channel=ManleyO%27ConnorPiano Connect with me: Website➡︎ https://manleyoconnor.com IG➡︎ https://instagram.com/manleyoconnorpiano TickTok➡︎ https://tiktok.com/@manleyoconnorpiano Facebook➡︎ https://facebook.com/manley.oconnor ⏰Time Codes⏰ 0:00 Intro 0:26 Song starts 0:38 Inversions 1:07 Establishing the key of G Major 2:07 Moving in 3rds (altos and sopranos) 2:38 Moving in 3rds (tenors and altos) 2:53 Ascending harmony 4:13 Diminished vs Inversion (chord 7) 5:16 More ascending harmony 5:30 Diminished (chord 7) 6:20 More 3rd movement (altos and sopranos) 6:49 Sus4 chord 7:09 Power chord Would you like more? Be sure to Subscribe & turn on Post Notifications so you never miss out when I upload more videos. Equipment My Digital Piano Recommendation: Yamaha P-225 - https://amzn.to/4hiwyBm My Studio Headphones: Sennheiser HD 25 - https://amzn.to/4eUXaqb My In Ear Monitors Recommendation: Shure SE215 PRO - https://amzn.to/3YfXBEw My Recording Microphone: Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3UkfmSa My Easy To Use Audio Interface Recommendation: Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 - https://amzn.to/4dZdQLW #pianocover #jacobcollier #pianotutorial
Reaction To Jacob Collier - Wild Wild Sea (Original "100,000 Voices") | PIANO TUTORIAL
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MY LESSONS HELP YOU TO GROW IN YOUR MUSIC MAKING 

Do you desire to learn how to play the piano/keyboard but feel you have limited prior knowledge of playing the instrument? Do you feel like you want to enhance and develop your current piano/keyboard playing abilities? Or do you need help in developing your music theory in general?

 

If your answer is yes then I am pleased to tell you that you have found your solution with the music lessons I offer!

 

I tailor my teaching style to suit your needs and ambitions, whilst also supporting you to being the best you can be in your musical making. I am a professional piano teacher with over 12 years of experience and have a Bachelor of Music Degree with First Class Honours. I am classically trained to Grade 8 level and I am also extremely competent in playing many other popular music styles. I teach both reading music (including preparing for graded classical ABRSM piano and theory exams) and contemporary styles which lend more to playing by ear including jazz, pop and gospel. I teach all ages and abilities, offering an unbiased approach to music learning which is fully supportive of the needs of the student.

 

My lessons are not just suited to pianists and keyboard players but to anyone interested in furthering their musical understanding in general irrespective of whether you play a musical instrument or not. I started playing the piano at the age of 8 and have continued to develop a strong love for music as a pianist and keyboard player, teacher, producer/composer, arranger and musical director. My additional experience as a bass guitarist, singer and drummer, in addition to having a firm knowledge of other band instruments, has greatly helped my musical career to excel. Punctuality, commitment, adaptability and drive are key aspects of my attitude of excellence. I am an active performer, playing at various corporate events, weddings, concerts, festivals and recording sessions. I have worked with a host of leading and influential musicians including:  Michael League (Snarky Puppy), Mike Phillips (Stevie Wonder), YolanDa Brown, Joss Stone, Mica Paris, Lemar, Julian Marley, James Brown II, Matt Cardle, Femi Temowo, London Community Gospel Choir, Krystle Harper. 

 

Presently, teaching online is my preferred platform to deliver my music lessons. My aim is that all my students develop a strong sense of self sufficiency very quickly and teaching online is a great platform for this.

 

Get in touch with me today and as my gift to you I will offer you two completely free online lessons so you can experience my services and see how I am able to help you to get to your next level in your musical making journey.

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EXPERIENCE

I have played for/performed with as a performer, songwriter or MD:

Back to Back (Amy Winehouse biopic)

YolanDa Brown 

Joss Stone

Mica Paris

Lemar

London Community Gospel Choir 

Mike Phillips (Stevie Wonder, Price, Michael Jackson)

Michael League (Snarky Puppy)

Julian Marley 

James Brown II 

Matt Cardle 

Femi Temowo (Amy Winehouse)

Krystle Harper

GEAR

Apple MacBook Pro
Apple iPad
Focusrite hardware

Pro Tools
LogicProX
Nord

Roland

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