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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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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…
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…
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 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…
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