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Monthly Archives: September 2009
Digital Recorders – A Useful Tool?
Should you throw away that cassette recorder? What is a hand held digital recorder? How does a portable recorder differ from a computer’s music digital interface? These are some of the questions you may have when you start exploring recording … Continue reading
What Time is it?
“I played this much better on my own at home than in front of you.” I often hear this comment from my music students. It is their perception that they are playing well behind closed doors. In actuality, the beginning … Continue reading
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