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A Checklist of Things Every Guitarist Needs To Learn
Most people go on several job interviews, get a job and that’s it. But with side musicians, every job is an interview. Generally we are hired one gig at a time. If it doesn’t go well we may not get a...
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Timing is everything…
There are some of us in the guitar playing community who just enjoy a strum every now and again (who doesn’t?) and then others who like to put a more formal structure around their playing – neither of...
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Using Your Metronome Effectively Practice Tips and Techniques
Nearly every music student has been told by their teacher to “Practice with a metronome.” Metronome practice is arguably the most effective way to improve one’s skills and knowing how to incorporate...
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Perseverance in Practice
Perseverance in practice is absolutely, 100% fundamental. Persisting and moving past what you previously found difficult or impossible, is what lets you feel great about what you’ve accomplished. In...
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The Importance of the Metronome to Guitar Players
The metronome is a very important tool for all musicians, especially guitarists. Many guitarists are self-taught, more than most players of other instruments. Because of this, guitarists miss many of...
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Minimal, Effective Guitar Practice
At times it can be a struggle for a musician to fit daily practice in around friends, family and employment. An obvious truth is that the more practice you invest in your playing; the better you will...
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Minor Pentatonic Scale Phrasing Lesson #1
This week we are going to learn a simple device to help you build coherent phrases with the Pentatonic or Blues Scales. We are going to use just a small section of the scale in A Minor Pentatonic on...
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The “sonority” of Andrés Segovia’s Sound
The “sonority” of Andrés Segovia’s sound so often commented on is in part caused by his use of equal parts flesh and nail of his right hand. As the first joint of the plucking finger yields to the...
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Why The Roman Numerals?
You may have run across some sheet music or transcriptions that use Roman numerals instead of chord names. Even if you haven’t yet, you’ll be sure to encounter them when you become a rich and famous...
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Is Opera for Everyone?
The answer to the titular question is, of course, no. There are some people – possibly even a large faction of people – who will either never be able to experience an opera or abhor the experience...
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Creative Practice with the Metronome
A few years ago I had the privilege of taking a lesson with jazz drumming legend Joe Morello. Mr. Morello’s time feel and note placement were some of the attributes that made him such an iconic...
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