Video Backing Track Hey everyone! Here’s a jazz blues (kind of swing/Django style) backing track in Eb. My guitar is tuned to Eb, so that’s why the chords are all up 1/2 step! It’s definitely not perfect, but overall it’s decent … hope you enjoy! Hopefully I’ll upload some more soon – different tempos, keys, […]
I just published 4 new lessons/ideas that have helped me in learning flamenco guitar, jazz guitar, and how chords and scales relate! I hope they help you too. Please comment &/or let me know if you have any questions, suggestions, comments &/or ideas. Of course if you’re playing lefty, then the right-hand means left-hand – […]
Hey everyone! Best wishes and hope all is well! Here’s 4 versions of classical/finger-style guitar arrangements of Largo from Vivaldi’s Winter that I’ve been working on for a while! The melody stays the same and the guitar provides a miniature orchestral version of the accompaniment (and counter-melodies). I usually have played them with viola or […]
If you want to learn to sing, I say go for it!
As guitarist, I’ve learned so much from the process of learning to sing. I’m very much still and beginner, but I can finally usually sing in tune and am now starting to work on better air support (I think that’s what it’s called).
It’s been great to sing and play and guitar, plus it’s a great way to improve you ear and musicality!
Hey everyone! Hope all is well with you, all things considered! I just thought I’d share some ideas about freedom of speech, especially how it relates to music and some experiences I’ve had with the intersection between playing music, freedom of speech and the 1st Amendment. Freedom of Speech Congress shall make no law respecting […]
Cultivate the small, daily habit of focusing on improving your groove!
This article explores 6 fun, 5-10 minute exercises that can help take your playing to the next level. And have fun along the way!
Of course, please always create, learn and follow what works well for you, too!
“Feels so good to be alive, baby!” One of my favorite people on YouTube, Ralph Smart, says this and it does feel really good to say it aloud. I was watching one of his videos the other day and he also mentioned the first thing he does in the morning when he wakes up – […]
Practice Makes Progress – Practicing 5 minutes a day is a great way to improve momentum/grease the groove.
Usually I’ll end up playing longer anyways, since I set my goal for just 5 minutes, I feel success, and then just have fun practicing longer. (As opposed to a 1 hour practice goal, and “only” practicing for 30 minutes, for example)
Understanding our own specific nature and how we can best nurture our own growth (and those around us) must surely provide the best of both worlds. So what are some of the best ways to develop one’s potential?
Here’s a video I made about some possible wellness ideas for musicians (and really most everyone)!