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Progress is not linear

In weightlifting there’s an idea called Rate of Perceived Exertion, often abbreviated as RPE, that is used as a subjective…

Simplicity can be the point

I’ve been listening to Porter Robinson’s new album Nurture and the first song on that album starts with a solo…

Improve your ear training skills by learning the language (Video)

Learn at your own pace

Depending on how you learn some things might take more time than others. Learning ear training might take longer than…

Get yourself some nice tools

I write all of my music out by hand in a notebook. Even if it’s electronic music. I’ll write it…

4 Tips for recording

Recording yourself is basically a necessity now if you’re a modern musician. With COVID so many studios are closed, and…

Steal licks for your solos

I’ve been learning Deep Purple solos by Ritchie Blackmore recently and I’m definitely stealing some licks. A lick is basically…

Play some ideas only once

When I’m writing music I often try to expand on every single idea, but that doesn’t need to happen. Sometimes…

Write what you enjoy

Writing music can sometimes feel like a chore, but remember that you started writing music because you enjoy it. Make…

Guide to Building Chords (Video)

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