Should I start music lessons during Covid?
‘This very moment is the perfect teacher, and it’s always with us’ is really a most instruction. Just seeing what’s going on-that’s the teaching right… Read More »Should I start music lessons during Covid?
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What Are Open Position Chords On Guitar?
Open position chords are a great place to start learning guitar. Get these fingerings right and you can start learning songs immediately.
Can I Teach Myself Piano?
By Kent Toalson, GHGS piano teacher Why take piano lessons when you can teach yourself? Now more than ever, there are myriad resources online and… Read More »Can I Teach Myself Piano?
How To See Immediate Improvement In Your Guitar Playing
We are all looking for ways to improve our playing. The problem is, we usually keep doing the same thing over and over, thinking &… Read More »How To See Immediate Improvement In Your Guitar Playing
Is it time to find a new process for your creativity and songwriting?
Over the weekend I hosted a 2 hour workshop on songwriting. The focus of the workshop was to help people work on the areas where… Read More »Is it time to find a new process for your creativity and songwriting?
You are wasting valuable time on your technique.
It’s the easiest thing to teach, and it’s the easiest thing for the guitar student to work on. Blasphemy! Yeah, I know, I know. Go… Read More »You are wasting valuable time on your technique.
Should siblings take music lessons together?
Often when a parent contacts me for music lessons for their children, their second questions is, “Do you think it’s a good idea for my… Read More »Should siblings take music lessons together?
Cassidy Best: The Journey of a Nashville Songwriter
It is always deeply rewarding, humbling and inspiring to be a part of someone’s creative journey. In the process of creating, things usually don’t go exactly the way we plan on these things going. And in this space, you can really learn a lot about yourself.Read More »Cassidy Best: The Journey of a Nashville Songwriter
Switching from Electric Bass to Upright Bass
Maybe you’re a seasoned veteran of the electric bass, or perhaps you’ve been at it just long enough to get your feet under you. Or maybe you’re a guitarist who can function on electric bass but you feel bewildered of where to start on upright bass. For me, I played guitar, then learned electric bass, then through exposure to more kinds of music, fell in love with the sound of upright bass. So I rented an instrument with an option to buy and got started. Boy did I have a lot to learn! I remember sitting with a tuner and trying to find each note on the neck because… well, there’s no frets!!! It’s true that the upright bass can be a daunting instrument to tackle. However, my 10+ years of experience have helped me gain some insight that will help those just beginning the rewarding journey of learning upright bass. Here are some starters to get you going.
What Is A Turnaround Anyway?
What is a turnaround? The turnaround functions to literally turn the chord progression around. One place you can almost always find a turnaround is at… Read More »What Is A Turnaround Anyway?