If there is one thing, aside from music, that I have discussed more than anything on this web site—and that I am passionate about almost as much as music itself—it is practice. I have written about the myths of practice and the value of being all-in. I have revealed multiple incentives programs I have used to […]
New musical instruments are shiney and cool, but most decent instruments can equal the cost of a month or two of mortgage. The good news is that there are many places to get used musical instruments at a steep discount. Guitar Center is a good place to start, especially since you can then pick up […]
It is true that electric guitar are generally easier to learn more quickly than acoustic guitars. But, few young students think about the possibility of getting a guitar appropriate for their size. Even electric guitars with full size fretboards can make it difficult for young students to reach the notes they wish to play. The […]
Last week, I introduced the first of a series of custom music exercises I will be building from the tools over at musictheory.net. These exercises are all free and should work in any web browser on any computer or mobile device. The following exercises are Note Names exercises specifically for my students needs. I hope […]
It’s now week eight of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is A-Flat Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]
It’s now week seven of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is A Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]
It’s now week six of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is E-Flat Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]
It’s now week five of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is D Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]
It’s now week four of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is B-Flat Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]
It’s now week three of the series of scale drills I created specifically for the trumpet. Here is G Major: You can also use these exercises for other instruments! Here are some instruments that can play the same range: Clarinet, Viola, Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Harp, Organ, Accordion Check back every Wednesday for a new scale […]