Practicing Music in Revolutionary Times Today I have some tools for you that may help you cut through the noise and distraction that swirls around you so you can find more time to practice and play music. I read a lot and listen to interviews with people who seem to
Tag: Blues improvisation
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Today I have some ideas for you that can help take the fear out of taking solos on stage with a band. Believe me, I’ve crashed and burned plenty of times when taking solos. Here is one thing I’ve learned: you can get over it. And if you spend a
One of the most mind-blowing musical performances I ever saw was a few years ago at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts. Sonny Rollins played to a large crowd outdoors on a perfect summer evening, and the highlight of the set was his version of “The Tennesee Waltz”. Here
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I’ve been preaching the gospel of going beyond 1st, 2nd and 3rd position by using pentatonic scales in 4th, 5th, and 12th position for years. It’s exciting and frustrating. Exciting to see people light up when they get the idea and run with it. Frustrating because most people give up before
Yesterday I was reminded of a practice strategy that i think you will find very useful. One of the names for my website is Harmonica Mastery Tools, and this morning I was struck by the way you can use thoughts as tools. I’ve been doing something I stubbornly call “Musical