Thank you for reading/watching/listening
January 4, 2021 8:00 am Comments Off on Thank you for reading/watching/listeningNow that it’s a new year I wanted to make a quick post saying thank you to everyone that’s listened…
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Consistency builds better music
January 3, 2021 8:00 am Comments Off on Consistency builds better musicMaking music or practicing music consistently improves your playing much more than big practice or writing sessions. For the past…
New years resolutions
January 2, 2021 8:00 am Comments Off on New years resolutionsIt’s now 2021 and people are making new years resolutions and new goals for what they want to achieve. I…
Reflections on “Wishing For A Hero” by Polo G (Featuring BJ The Chicago Kid)
January 1, 2021 8:00 am Comments Off on Reflections on “Wishing For A Hero” by Polo G (Featuring BJ The Chicago Kid)One of my students recommended I listen to Polo G. So I listened to him and wanted to compile some…
Stop overthinking the notes you play
December 31, 2020 8:00 am Comments Off on Stop overthinking the notes you playAs musicians we often think a whole lot about the specific notes and rhythms we play. This can be great…
Hear as clearly as you can
December 30, 2020 9:18 pm Comments Off on Hear as clearly as you canI just had this thought while trying to remember the Mario Kart Lick on melodica. When I’m trying to figure…
Just a short post telling you that you should like your own music
December 30, 2020 2:17 am Comments Off on Just a short post telling you that you should like your own musicTitle says it all for this one. Make the music you like hearing. If you listen back to your songs…
This Time – 48 Hour Film Project
December 21, 2020 8:00 am Comments Off on This Time – 48 Hour Film ProjectLast year I worked on a short film for a 48 Hour Film project that some people in DC were…
Reflections on “Afro-American Symphony No. 1” by William Grant Still
December 20, 2020 8:00 am Comments Off on Reflections on “Afro-American Symphony No. 1” by William Grant StillThis is one of the songs I’ve had my students listen to. I chose it specifically because William Grant Still…
Mess around
December 19, 2020 12:44 am Comments Off on Mess aroundI honestly think a lot of creative is built off of play. Playing around. Messing around. Sitting down with your…