Variations On A Pattern Lesson

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In this lesson,  I reveal the secret to practicing patterns and licks.  Most people just practice a pattern exactly how it is written or played.  If this is the way you always practice your patterns than this lesson is for you.  I show you how to really get your mileage out of each pattern you Read More…

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Practicing away from your instrument! Part 1

I had a lesson the other day with a student and I realized that he was really having a hard time coming up with melodic ideas and phrases.  I asked him “Do you ever sing?”  ”No!”  ”How about humming?”   “No!”  ”How about in the shower?”   “No!” This really got me thinking about things Read More…

Practicing With Focus

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One of my biggest weaknesses when I was a kid was practicing without a focus. I wanted to do it all, play everything, be the best. I wanted results now. I would spend endless hours in the practice room practicing everything. My problem was I wasn’t focused. I didn’t set goals. Instead of getting excited Read More…

A Fresh Approach to Practicing by Greg Fishman

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I recently bought two of Greg Fishman’s books and am waiting for them to arrive as I write this. Greg sent me this article and I thought it was a great one so I’m posting it here. I’ll let you know what I think of Greg’s books after I get them and play through them. Read More…

The Most Important Thing!

The most important thing needed to becoming a great musician is a passion that fuels an intense work ethic. To me this is more important than natural talent by far.
I always tell people that I’m not talented at music. They just look at me in dis-belief. Honestly, I feel like I have many talents but Read More…