Blog
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When is a Good Time to Add Guitar Effects to My Playing
July 31, 2015
You go into a gig and see a person playing a guitar with a monstrous pedal board in front of him. His hands are barely moving, yet he has tons […]
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Completing the Circuit (by David J. Pacific)
July 25, 2015
Completing the Circuit Every so often, a parent of a student will make a comment or ask a question that just sticks with you. For me, that happened as I […]
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What “Hooked On Phonics” has to do with Reading Rhythms (by Kate Huggins)
July 13, 2015
Music is a language and to be fluent in any language the skills of conversation, reading and writing, are non-negotiable.
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Songwriting Tips
June 22, 2015
Always remember the importance of your art, make it a priority, and live a little.
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WYNTONʼS 12 WAYS TO PRACTICE, FROM MUSIC TO SCHOOLWORK (PUBLISHED IN THE EDUCATION DIGEST)
May 14, 2015
Practice is essential to learning music — and anything else, for that matter.
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4 Tips for Parents of New Voice Students (by Mari Hazel)
April 22, 2015
Kids that have parents that want to be involved and supportive of their new musical education see more success as musicians.
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First Tip to Parents: Stop Asking your Child to Practice, Plus Four More Tips (by David J. Pacific)
April 02, 2015
Parents are the key to succeeding during the six days between lessons.
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Private Music Instruction: A Primer (Part 2)
March 25, 2015
The relationship between a teacher and his/her students is the central component to a private music instructor’s career and the linchpin to success in this profession.
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The Trumpet Shall Sound (by Mark Rapp)
March 18, 2015
The trick is to get the maximum from the minimum – to put the least amount of effort into something and experience the optimal results.
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5 Benefits of Learning Tunes
March 16, 2015
If you are practicing the same stuff everyday, it may be time to add something new and stretch yourself in a new direction.