How to get the most from a YouTube tutorial.

​The prime time for me to watch a YouTube tutorial videos is first thing in the morning. For some reason, the information just sticks better. I follow it up with 30 minutes on the drum kit or piano putting the new information into my hands.

Later in the day I will score all or parts of the tutorial to paper. I find that the visualization/transcription process helpful. Then I teach the content to the appropriate students. This further integrates the lesson into my own hands.

Try this.

1. Pick one video to watch.
2. Spend some time on your instrument working with the material.
3. Score it out.
4. Record the process as an audio file. Listen to your progress.
5. Spend at least 2 hours practicing with your score.
6. Explain it to another musician or your teacher.
7. Spend more time with it.
8. Over the following weeks repeat this process.

If I can help, call me.

David

​Some examples

Example 1 JoJo Mayer

Example 2: Groove Builder Sheila Madison Rose