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Category Archives: Music Technique
Jingle Jammin’
It’s Not Too Early … To Learn Holiday Tunes That time of year is right around the corner. The Christmas holidays are fast approaching and while you may be asking why I am writing about it so early, it is … Continue reading
Posted in Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar, Mandolin, Music Technique
Tagged Acoustic Christmas Music
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Recitals, Video & Nerves
Does A Videotaped Music Recital Assist A Student? I remember when I was in high school and had to give a demonstration speech. It was videotaped. Right from the beginning, I hated the thought of having to demonstrate something in … Continue reading
Time is on a Musician’s Side
While most students of the banjo, guitar or mandolin recognize that learning an instrument will take both time and patience, there are a few who feel that they should progress further in a shorter period of time. A student will … Continue reading
Posted in Music Technique, Uncategorized
Tagged Music Practice, Practicing An Instrument
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My Dog Ate My Music!
As a teacher of the banjo, guitar and mandolin, I often hear the various reasons why someone is not able to practice. After earning my BA degree, I first attended law school and then moved on to graduate school. My … Continue reading
Is Practicing Music Frustrating?
In 1969, I got this toy for Christmas called “Frustration Ball”. The toy consisted of a clear globe with eight cups and one ball. The object was to toss the ball from one cup to another in order, without missing … Continue reading
A Musician’s Need For Speed
When you are practicing or playing your instrument, are you patient enough to play slowly? In order to learn a piece of music correctly, you need to develop your timing and rhythm and many students are guilty of playing too … Continue reading