#GOLDENHOUR by @JVKE has been taking over the internet. It is beautiful, warm, and dreamy. So, in this lesson, Kevin Castro will teach you a simplified version and then gradually build up the complexity so you can play this beautiful theme.

Jacob Lawson known professionally as JVKE (pronounced "Jake") is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and social media personality. During the COVID-19 lockdowns, he started creating TikTok videos for his songs, one of which, "Upside Down", went viral in 2021. His debut album peaked at number 56 on the Billboard 200, while the song "Golden Hour" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lawson released "Golden Hour" on July 15, 2022, a song that he independently wrote and produced along with editing its music video. It was his first song to chart on the Billboard charts, garnering him worldwide attention and invitations to appear on TV shows.

"Golden Hour" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 71, and peaked at number 10. It also reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, and as of November 2022, the song has had more than 100 million views across YouTube, TikTok and other social media platforms.

ABOUT KEVIN CASTRO @kevincastromusic
Kevin Castro is a pianist based out of Vancouver, British Columbia who performs contemporary music. Castro adds his own jazz spin on the songs he performs during solo piano, ensuring it connects with the musicality of the set and the audience. While also performing jazz, Kevin is highly skilled in designing Synth sounds for Pop music and is a very energetic performer. Kevin has completed his Bachelor of Music in Jazz and Contemporary Popular Music Program as a Piano Performance major at MacEwan University. As an enthusiastic and proficient performer, arranger, and accompanist, Kevin is highly active in Canada’s vibrant and growing music scene.
His sound has the appeal of pop music colored by the influences of rock, soul, jazz, and blues. Castro truly loves to perform, he is an engaging musician who captivates his audience.
Kevin is an extremely versatile musician with the ability to play music spanning many genres. His artistry has grown over the years from playing cover songs to developing his own unique style.

⚡️Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:30 - Pattern #1: Right Hand
1:16 - Pattern #2: Right Hand
2:32 - Playing Through Slowly
3:27 - Learning The Left Hand Chords
5:31 - Hands Together
6:47 - Speed It Up
7:41 - The Original Version
10:44 - Final performance

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