I’m working on a new project and needed some advice on recording guitar and trumpet. Here’s what Paul Davids had to say about recording guitar:

If you grew up learning music in school, learning by ear isn’t something you’ve probably practiced, amirite? It’s too bad, because I’d say it’s one of the most valuable things you can do as a musician. If you haven’t done it yet, even just casually, try it. It’s good for ear training, understanding, and developing…

Excellent nugget on the harmonic minor scale from Brit pianist David Bennett

Rhythm is of course a fundamental part of music. But neuroscience is revealing that it’s also a fundamental part of our innermost selves: how we learn to walk, talk, read and even bond with others. From heartbeats heard in the womb, to the underlying rhythmic patterns of thought, rhythm — as one researcher puts it…

Another excellent vid from YouTub superstar Paul Davids. It doesn’t matter if you don’t play guitar. Try these on your instrument.

Paul Davids has a great YouTube channel. Here’s how you can dial in a guitar so you’re not fighting it and/or sounding like crap.

Another good one from Rick Beato. I especially appreciate how he simulated both Beethoven’s deafness and tinnitus. It’ll give you an even deeper appreciation of Beethoven, and maybe even Beato. And I had no idea about the half-step “drift” that happens to perfect pitch as one ages. Fascinating.

Comes with a worksheet on Mr. Cole’s superb blog.  Subscribe to his YouTube channel.