Music and Chill
I bought myself a banjo a few weeks ago. I’m a busy guy. I like to work. Admittedly probably one of my biggest challenges and weaknesses in life is just chilling. One of the things I’m enjoying about the banjo, and this is certainly true of guitar and ukulele as well, which is vastly different […]
Music is a Place of Belonging
The other day I was teaching a virtual lesson with a long time student. He’s a good kid. This is the kind of student who isn’t a real strong practicer, not super motivated to work or learn music or his instrument, but yet, he shows up! There is tremendous value in showing up, it is […]
It’s All About That Bass, but Please Read Treble
Home Blog It’s All About That Bass, but Please Read Treble March 5, 2023 Playing the bass is about so much more than just playing the roots, outlining the chords, or playing a cool bass line. In this article, Millie T. Martin, professional and conservatory trained bassist and educator explains why it is so important […]
Modes: More Signficant than You May Think
Home Blog Modes: More Signficant than You May Think February 21, 2023 The modes are fun. The modes are interesting. The modes are NOT just for jazz music and musicians. They are more significant than you think, and probably the reason some of your favorite music hits the way it does. From Sean-David at The […]
Practice: Quality over Quantity
Home Blog Practice: Quality over Quantity February 19, 2023 – In: Music practice Daniel Boschee, faculty member at our sponsoring academy (The Tuned In Academy) answers the question, how much should I practice? The short answer is, it is far more about how you practice than how much. My students often ask me “how long […]
