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The Complete Beato Method

LOVE Beato's interviews. He asks intelligent questions and lets the interviewee completely answer the question without [much] interruption. Plus the caliber of people, on both sides of the glass, is amazing. He has given himself enough cred and behaves in a manner the top pros are willing to share info with him. And GREAT stories!

I miss his old straight ahead whiteboard theory discussions, but over the years he has basically covered all essential topics, so what more can he do on that score - unless someone would truly be interested in learning voicing for 4 part choral or large ensemble units.

I don't mind his "What Makes This Song Great" clips - they are fun to watch, however after decades of breaking down songs to learn in cover bands - as well as always been able to hear all the parts as an avid listener - it's a skill I developed long, long ago. Don't need someone to do it for me. Still fun to learn any entertaining history or unknown facts.

I do not like his live stream breaking down songs. It's not effecient nor effective. Especially with the interrupting shout outs to buddies.

I appreciate his knowledge and his enthusiasm, but have grown tired of hearing his personal history over and over again. And if he mentions "Billionaire" one more time..... well I don't know what I'm a*gonna do. He is worth watching.
 
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Before he was a You Tube guy (tm) he was a jazz studies professor at Ithaca College, so no surprise.
His older video vids are full of concise and solid educational content. He truly knows his stuff.
But he has since found out what makes money on You Tube - and what exposes him to the kinds of folks he now interviews.
His Trifecta of Police interviews is priceless for a fan who is also a musician, like me
Didn't know about the Ithaca College bit - they historically have had good music programs, and Beato speaks of growing up in Rochester...local guy makes good!