Six Un-Advanced Tips to Improve Your Guitar Playing I began this post with the intention of putting all the best music theory tips needed to create great blues and rock solos. However, that was too ambitious, so I’ve distilled the article down to a few common...
Muscle Memory Magic: Secrets to Enhancing Your Musical Abilities Mastering an instrument is not just about hitting the right notes; it’s about knowing precisely when and where to place your fingers. In this article, we will discuss the basics of how memory works...
What Should I Practice? Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, mastering any musical instrument is a marathon that requires years of dedication, discipline, and good planning. A well-organized practice routine, as outlined in this article, is not...
Accelerate Your Musical Journey: 25 Expert Tips for Rapid Instrument Learning You likely don’t need to be reminded that only consistent practice will help you achieve your goals. Ultimately, it does come down to the time spent on the instrument. No matter how...
Top 10 Tips for Better Music Rhythm If I could sum up the most requested question after 30 years of teaching music, it would be “I need help with strumming and rhythm.” While some students get rhythm right away, most need many hours of practice to develop...
Robert Critchley is a musician and songwriter and composes music for film and television. He has 30 years of experience recording, editing and mixing custom recording projects. His music has recently been featured on “American Pickers” on the A&E...
Improvising a music solo is intimidating when you first start out and also if you are a seasoned player. There is so much to consider when you make a solo. The theoretical part of knowing which scales to use to the emotional intent must be taken into account. It can...
As complex as music theory may seem, always keep in mind, “theory is a means to an end” and not an end in itself. In other words, theory can only take you so far. Eventually, to play music, try to lock into the song’s particular feeling and play from...
Toronto-based trumpeter and composer Brad Eaton draws inspiration from all corners of today’s diverse musical landscape. As the son of two professional trumpet players, Brad was deeply immersed in music and the arts. Brad is a graduate of the University of Toronto...
Robert Critchley is a musician and songwriter and composes music for film and television. He has 30 years of experience recording, editing and mixing custom recording projects. His music has recently been featured on “American Pickers” on the A&E...
My composition teacher would often say, “music is not words, and words are not music” which meant it is difficult to describe music with words and vice versa. I believe he might have also added—numbers are not music, and music is not numbers. As...
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