Pianist Rob Araujo Explains His Approach to Improv & Building a Modern Music Career

Rob Araujo is a shining example of a successful musician in today's music industry- with millions of streams on Spotify and other platforms, he uses various social media to share a large quantity of content while also having mastered the art of modern music production to create pristine music that blends neo soul, hip hop and jazz all on his own. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be a pianist in today's world- including Rob's approach to the aforementioned skills, as well as how he views harmony, dissonance in improvisation, and more.
Rob also gives us a fantastic breakdown tutorial of his song 'Moonrock' and how the chords / harmony work. He also brings up the midi of his solo so we can transcribe it on the spot and take a deep dive into his improvisation and how he approaches dissonance.
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Timestamps
0:00 Diminished Lick
1:50 Starting a Composition
3:15 Producing Drums
6:07 Breaking Into the Industry
8:57 Quantity vs. Quality
10:38 Building Community Online
12:25 Rob's Approach to Playing 'Out'
16:31 Moonrock Chords Explained
25:11 Usining Planing for Improv
30:54 Where to Follow Rob
Keywords about this tutorial: Rob Araujo Tutorial, Moonrock Transcription, Rob Araujo Chords

[@wimhouben7764]

"The people who get what they’re after are very often the ones who just stick around long enough." - Austin Kleon

[@Jamminn555]

Incredible conversation between Noah and Rob, two of the finest music artists in the world. Thanks so much to both of you.

[@NoahKellman]

Hey thanks for the comment 🙏🙏

[@caboh]

Rob’s insights are next level. Wow.

[@NoahKellman]

Totally! 💯

[@NathanDugiTurner]

Great info, both on the macro and micro levels. Plus, I just love his positive energy and generous spirit. Inspiring stuff!

[@NoahKellman]

I know right? The full conversation was so fun- Rob shared so many positive insights about developing as a musician and music professional. Highly recommend checking out the full podcast episode!

[@NathanDugiTurner]

@@NoahKellman I def will!

[@danielecorbari7033]

Thanks Noah, yet another great video. Great works as usual, thanks!

[@NoahKellman]

Sure thing, Daniele! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@OrignialDublix]

he got that southpark smile

[@zeldaworld7]

Love rob so awesome seeing you two in a video together!

[@ilinskimusic]

Thank you, Noah! Great Interview! Much respect to both!

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks glad you enjoyed it!

[@charlesheimes7216]

These are great convos. In this realm of sound you should get slowya.roll on!

[@NoahKellman]

Yeahhh love that idea.

[@muxant_academy]

This is gold. what an unique information.

[@NoahKellman]

Glad you liked it! What’s the best thing you learned from the video?

[@muxant_academy]

@@NoahKellman It was good to know his perspective and approach to music production. Also, I was able to feel the depth of his artistic thinking and thoughts that were not revealed on the surface in music, which is why the video was good. It would be even better if I had a chance to see his production process :)

[@pierballarin]

Awesome vid man

[@toyotagaz]

Love robs music Massive fan

[@jhonperez8925]

2 genios

[@HIDEFSOUND]

two goats!!! robert I LOVE YOU noah I really enjoy following you and hope to implement this stuff sooner than later!!!!

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks William sounds great! Let us know how it goes

[@The_Invisible_Man]

Love Rob, nice guy.

[@NoahKellman]

Yeah he's a great guy!

[@pakmanmusik]

this is great

[@zzush]

woah Noah you are doing a great work....he is one of those talented cats on the keys...

[@NoahKellman]

Yeah he’s one of my favorites. Thanks for saying that!

[@GiovanniAquino.music.]

Thank you Noah, it would be fair make Rob interview you!

[@NoahKellman]

Haha, hey that'd be fun!

[@marvellouseyube6376]

I love u ❤ Sir Noah, but now I love u more...😁 cos u featured another pianist I love, Sir Rob Araujo...😊 Thanks for this analysis on his approach...🙏

[@NoahKellman]

Sure thing! It was so fun talking with Rob.

[@marvellouseyube6376]

@@NoahKellman And u are Amazing, giving us all these knowledge and awesome insights from the greats...🤗

[@coolstuff6826]

Please so a tribute to Joey DeFrancesco and explain his playing style!! please 🙏

[@3udwestmont649]

Good interview. No, great, actually. Keep up the good work.

[@NoahKellman]

Thanks much appreciated! I definitely will. Let me know if you have any guest ideas

[@johncracker5217]

Also Shalom Brothers

[@clayxaviermusic]

I’m with Rob, I’m weird about sharps and flats. F# C# have to be sharp and Ab Bb and Eb have to be flat, doesn’t matter what key we’re in

[@GT300KR]

Thanks for this great conversation, love your chanel! if you cou'd do one with Jesus Molina I think that would be awesome too.

[@NoahKellman]

Awesome thanks for the suggestion, love that idea. Will keep it in mind for future episodes!

[@gil-evens]

Everytime Rob swears, I know Noah is internally like "maaan my channel is supposed to be PEGI 13 😩"

[@gil-evens]

Jokes aside, this is a legendary interview. Keep up the awesome work both of you!

[@Jack-fs2im]

interesting mmm

[@johncracker5217]

Did I click on a NES soundtrack?

[@humorpotamus]

I can't grow a beard like that.