Popular Music History: Pop, Rock & Dance In The 20Th Century

Never feel left out of a Musical Discussion again! Broaden your Music History knowledge with our Curated Playlists.

What you’ll learn
You will be able to hear the defining characteristics of a wide range of genres
You will know the socio-economic and political factors that gave birth to iconic genres
You will learn the history of some of the world’s most famous artists
You will know the most important artists of each genre
You will be able to amaze your friends with fascinating music facts
Requirements
A love of music!
No prior music knowledge required
No knowledge of music theory required
Description
Tired of not knowing which bands/genres your friends are talking about? Or are you trying to find inspiration for your new musical style?This course will guide you through the history of popular music from the 1950s to the 2000s, from Blues to Nirvana, and everything in between! With curated Spotify playlists included, never again will you not have something to say when a conversation strikes up about music; you’ll be armed with musical trivia, facts, and knowledge of the key historical events that influenced iconic genres and artists.Spotted the “retro” trend in music recently? Well, maybe you’ll find the “next big thing” hidden in our musical past.Designed for anyone with an interest in popular music, for each genre you’ll learn:The defining characteristicsKey artistsSocio-economic influencesOrigins and legacyGenres & artists covered include:Rhythm & BluesCountry & WesternJazzRockabillyRock ‘n’ RollSoulMotownSurf RockFolk RockThe BeatlesPsychedelic RockProgressive RockHeavy MetalGlam RockPunk RockHip HopHouseTechnoNirvanaDrum & BassBoost your curiosity, explore your passion, and develop your cultural knowledgeWe can learn so much from every single genre – whether it’s a moral lesson from Bob Dylan and the Folk Rock movement, or a political lesson from the Sex Pistols and Punk Rock, or even a lesson in fun from the Glam Rockers.Overview of the CourseOur course is aimed at anyone with an interest in the history of popular music. Whether you are in a band looking for a new style/sound, or just after some tasty pop trivia to wow your friends with, this is the course for you.As you begin the course, you’ll look at Blues, Country, and Jazz: the early influencers of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the first true popular music genre. You’ll then be taken on an auditory adventure through time, looking at each genre under a magnifying glass, and examining the key artists, characteristics, and influences.By the end of the course, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of where popular music comes from, and why it needs to exist, and you’ll have an arsenal of fun facts to share with your friends.The InstructorsJonathan Armandary taught Popular Music History at Leeds College of Music and has toured Europe in bands, as well as being an award-winning composer.Tomas George has a MMus Masters Degree in Music Production and a BA(Hons) Degree in Music Composition. He is also the creator of some of the world’s most popular music production courses – with over 275,000 studentsYou! You and your fellow students are an integral part of the course. By sharing your favourite bands, artists, and knowledge, you’ll help yourselves and others to expand your musical horizons.Go ahead and click the enroll button, and we’ll see you in lesson 1!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Resources

Section 2: The Blues

Lecture 3 The 12 Bar Blues

Lecture 4 Jump Blues & Sophisticated Blues

Lecture 5 Review!

Lecture 6 Rhythm & Blues

Section 3: Country & Western

Lecture 7 Country & Western

Section 4: Jazz

Lecture 8 New Orleans, Dixieland, and Swing

Lecture 9 Bebop, Cool, and Free Jazz

Section 5: Rockabilly

Lecture 10 Rockabilly

Section 6: Rock & Roll

Lecture 11 Rock & Roll

Section 7: Soul

Lecture 12 Stax

Lecture 13 Motown

Section 8: Surf Rock

Lecture 14 Surf Rock

Lecture 15 The Beach Boys

Section 9: Folk Rock

Lecture 16 Folk Rock

Section 10: The Beatles

Lecture 17 The Early Years

Lecture 18 Developments

Lecture 19 Revolver

Section 11: Psychedelic Rock

Lecture 20 Psychedelic Rock

Section 12: Progressive Rock

Lecture 21 Progressive Rock

Section 13: Heavy Metal

Lecture 22 Heavy Metal

Section 14: Glam Rock

Lecture 23 Glam Rock

Section 15: Punk Rock

Lecture 24 Punk Rock

Section 16: Hip Hop

Lecture 25 Hip Hop

Section 17: The Amen Break

Lecture 26 The Amen Break

Section 18: Electronic Dance Music

Lecture 27 Section Introduction

Lecture 28 House Music – Part 1

Lecture 29 Techno

Lecture 30 Trance

Lecture 31 House Music – Part 2

Lecture 32 Jungle and Drum and Bass

Section 19: Nirvana

Lecture 33 Nirvana

Section 20: Instruments & Formats

Lecture 34 Electronic & Keyboard Instruments

Lecture 35 Guitars

Lecture 36 Records

Lecture 37 Tape & The Digital Era

Section 21: Technological Developments

Lecture 38 Technological Developments

Section 22: BONUS! Download “The Media Scoring Guide”

Lecture 39 BONUS! Download “The Media Scoring Guide”

Anyone with an interest in the history and development of popular music,Musicians looking for new influences,Music students who want an extra edge