Has anyone used Jayme Lewis' Ignite Musical Training?

[leamdav]

Just curious if anyone has any experience with his program. It looks like it could be useful. However, I already have a membership to Scotts Bass Lessons so I could probably get the same information there as well.

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[basillio]

Hi, yes i did purchase the ignite music program. I have to say that I have not completed the program though. Once thing to note is that SBL focuses on lots of content and the Ignite Musical Training is strictly music theory and aural training which I purchased for more aural training. I found it to be a very good inclusive package for music theory with aural training, homework, tests, materials, videos, audio clips and is very structured and directed. I have studied roughly 1 year of music theory at my community college and have played music for about 10 years although I haven't practiced more seriously until the last 3 years or so.

A few of my thoughts:

1. I myself have difficulty with the audio clips for the aural training as it is really hard for me because some of the lower and higher octave interval training is difficult since I try to "sing" the notes. He doesn't really give a lot of direction with the aural training tools or do many references for some interval training, like song recognition for intervals like the wedding march for perfect 4th intervals. *my courses I took at college unfortunately did not give me any aural training like this*
2. like any real "course" be prepared to be a little overwhelmed at first with information you may not have any clue about and then it being explained progressively later. The first test is more of an evaluation with the aural training being quite a bit over my head. The next few chapter were very helpful explaining.
3. My understanding is that he is more classically trained in music theory. His explanations with dynamics, repeats, etc. are very helpful with reading sheet music. *disclaimer: I did not study jazz theory though*
4. This kind of a program is a supplement/base for your specific instrument training and does not have any focus on any specific instrument; this is a music theory program with I don't see SBL doing as he is all about bass and content about theory is specifically applied or related to bass
5. Music theory training will help you understand concepts when more advancing concepts start to be explained in other content.
6. I would say that someone might would help with a little more guidance in the beginning for absolute beginners to music theory or if you have a friend who knows music theory it would be a great resource when you have questions.

Overall, I am a bit of a music nerd and love this kind of stuff. Know if theory and aural training is what you are looking for which will make you a better overall musician in my opinion. BUT, this will take a regular investment of your time as he advertises; this is intended to get you through ~ 2 years of a collegiate level music theory program. I give it a high recommendation for though interested in studying music theory who don't have the resources to take collegiate courses.