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Musicality: Nature, Nurture & 10,000 hours?

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?

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Ideas for Wellness and Musicianship

Here’s a video I made about some possible wellness ideas for musicians (and really most everyone)!

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Kindness in Learning Music

Hey everyone! Here’s a video I made this summer! Basically it’s about Truth, Love and Empowerment in Music. Buddha says, “When words are kind and true they can change the world” And maybe as they could be applied oneself, really in any regard, but in this case in regards to playing and learning music: “When […]

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In Response to “Climate change: 12 years to save the planet? Make that 18 months” written by Matt McGrath at BBC

Believe in Climate Change? Do you think climate change will accelerate in the next 20-50 years? If so, read on. If not, are you 100% sure? If not (100% sure), then consider this solution a fairly easy way to reduce potential risk. And, even if (hopefully) nothing (super bad) happens, there might some other, very […]

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Make your Own Backing Track (5 Minute Practice Ideas)

Hey everyone! Best wishes and hope all is well! I made a video earlier this week about a cool practice idea. I usually do it in 5 to 10 minutes and it’s usually a lot of fun. You could do a multi-track recording, but I haven’t stream-lined that process yet, so I just record the […]

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Learning Multiple Instruments for Enjoyment and Musicality

All instruments contain their own beauty and charm. As a musician who loves to hear different sounds and layers of sound, the lure of multi-instrumentalism proves undeniable.

Does every instrument hold its own unique secrets relating to the mysteries of music?

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Truth Love and Power, and Social Discourse

Hey everyone! Hope this finds you all well, all things considered. Best wishes to everyone! Especially in terms of health, wealth and love! I try to view music and life in terms of aligning with truth, love and power. I’m far from perfect, but I believe aligning with truth, love and power does create beautiful, […]

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New Lesson: Tumbao and Montuno on Solo Guitar (E Major)

Hey everyone! I just am finishing up a new lesson! Hope you enjoy and it helps. Please let me know if you have any questions/comments/etc. Thanks and best wishes to everyone! Sheet Music for Como Tocar Tumbao con Montunos por la Guitarra in E major Also, there’s a couple of play along Mambo clave play-along […]

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New recordings and videos!

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How to Play Drums (for Guitarists)!

Learning drums can help any guitarist expand their sense of time, groove and musicality. Plus, it’s a lot of fun and will see and hear music from a different perspective. My answer to why play drums? Hey everyone! I love music and I hope you’re loving music, too! I definitely have been feeling frustrated about […]