Keyboard MasterClass | Chords Placements & Progressions W/ Dylan Smith

SoundCheck's MasterClass series is a curated set of artistic development workshops designed to equip musicians with tasteful techniques, tips/tricks, and knowledge needed to take your skills as musicians to the next level, facilitated by world class musicians from the GTA and beyond.

Join us for our Keyboard MasterClass with special guest musician Dylan Smith - a talented musician born and raised in the Greater Toronto Area. At a young age his parents enrolled him in music lessons at the Academy Of Music Brampton. His musical journey took off quickly at the age of 11, as he was self taught to play organ in his local church. Dylan Smith continued to progress in music, as he continued his classical training by the Ontario Royal Conservatory of Music, accomplishing level 8 piano.

Dylan Smith has been privileged to share the stage in concert behind amazing gospel artists such as Jonathan Nelson, Timothy Riddick, Rich Tolbert and more. In regards to production, he was fortunate enough to produce Pastor RJ McEwans single "I Shall Not Fear" that was released in 2023.

Dylan Smith currently serves as the Band Director at Kingdom Life Ministries Inc, and the Musical Director for the IPYPU/Pentecostal Assemblies of The World Inc. With the support of his family and fiancé Jizelle Hutchinson, Dylan Smith is continuing to pursue his musically endeavors and will be touring with Canadian Artist Shawn Desman.

Connect with Dylan:
Dylan: @Sirdylansmith youtube/instagram

00:00 Opening Slideshow
7:57 Dylan’s Music Journey: Classical to Organ to Keys
11:36 Dylan’s performance #1 + Breakdown
21:33 Dylan’s Approach: “Boxing Jabs On Keyboard”
23:52 Dylan’s 7 3 6 progression examples + Quick Playing Examples
30:12 Dylans Stunning Performance #2
37:15 Dylan’s Keyboard Patches
40:37 Rootless Chord Voicings + Chord Extensions Example
1:01:04 How to Follow A Vocalist: Unrehearsed Live Demo
1:03:48 Dylan’s Insane Reharmonization
1:11:23 Dylan’s Performance #3 + Breakdown
1:19:10 “ I Have Two Right Hands”
1:21:42 Ballad Playing Example With Rhythm
1:24:33 Major Scale: Basic Vs Dylan Chords
1:28:04 Talk Music: Play Moments Not Music
1:41:14 Dylan’s Incredible Performance # 4 + Patches used
1:51:11 Meet SoundCheck: Small Nonprofit Big Impact
1:53:50 Support Our Nonprofit Donate Here
1:55:10 Dylan Praise Break Example
1:58:20 Dylan’s Advice To Level Up
2:00:51 Connect With SoundCheck

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Special Thanks to the amazing Soundcheck crew members that helped make this event & live production possible:

Live & Broadcast Audio: Adrian Edwards @acedrummond instagram
Graphics: Catherine Wandemberg
Marketing: Shiloh Bell-Higgins
Technical Support & Camera Operation: @Keiyon Somerville
Onsite Support: Bryan Allen
Producer/Host: Joel Reid

Special Thanks To our Funders:
Ontario Trillium Foundation
Toronto Arts Council