Unless you are a masochist, why do you continue to take such beatings? Is it due to laziness, complacency, cynicism, your now being jaded, or a combination of any of the above?
This is my attempt to bring together the information I think, You want.. Let me know if this is not the case, but I'll do my best..
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Home Run Gigs
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Good News for the Musically Untalented
The world has more then enough computer programmers and engineers and these professions are well paying ones. What are we musicians to do? Well, for one thing we can forget about needing "talent" to make it. What is talent anyway but a person's ability to connect with his or her audience. You might think that talent means technical proficiency. You couldn't be more wrong.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Guitar Players...Learn About The Point Of Discipline
There are quite a few reasons for it, but the one I would like to mention now is what I call the "point of discipline". This is the point when the initial enthusiasm of learning that new lick/exercise wears off. It is no longer so new and exciting. This is the time when you will have to use your self-discipline to complete the task at hand.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors!
Do you want to bang on your drum all day, but are worried you'll drive you loved ones away. Don't worry; your dreams of becoming the next great drummer can still come true! There are quick and easy ways to help keep your family, friends, and neighbors happy while still allowing you to drum it up. So, grab your sticks and take some notes because it's just about drum time!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Composing George Winston Style
What George does is start with the background. He creates an aural canvas over which he improvises the melody. This is an excellent way to create with because once you have the chord changes for the first 8-bars or so, you've pretty much finished a section of music.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Arranging for New Age Piano
In flower arranging, the goal is to create a pleasing whole using different flowers, colors, textures, etc. If you've ever seen a beautiful flower arrangement, you'll know what I mean. The eye takes in the various contrasts and colors and is pleased when it forms into one satisfying whole.
Monday, May 4, 2009
What All Do I Have to Know to be a Really Good Piano Player?
The trouble with a question like that is that it ignores individual differences such as talent, motivation, freedom to practice, and a hundred other variables.