Interested in the science and the study behind this, go here. And for Huberman’s full podcast on this fascinating study, go here. Huberman says below to do the 10-seconds randomly, but I’ve found that taking that time after half a dozen correct repetitions (or less) works best. I also do it any time whatever I’m…
Coltrane On What Drives an Artist
A wonderful letter from jazz saxophonist John Coltrane to Downbeat Editor Don DeMichael on the force that drives an artist. From the book Letters of Note: Music Hear Coltrane’s words read aloud: The Creative Urge – by Shaun Usher – Letters of Note Here’s an excerpt. Hit the link to read/hear the whole thing. And…
As It Was: A Brief History Of The Music Industry (Chart by Chartr)
Source: As It Was: A Brief History Of The Music Industry — Chartr: Data Storytelling (click through for more details)
Voice Techniques: How to Match Pitch
Singing is an essential part of practice no matter what your instrument is. Some of my students over the years have struggled to match pitch, so if that’s you, here are a couple videos to help.
Piano Lessons for Beginners: Learn Some Simple Chords
Piano is SO great for musical understanding. You’d be doing yourself a favor to get started now if you haven’t already.
Get better at music by practicing less?
Trumpeter Brad Harrison has some excellent videos on his channel for trumpeters or any musician. Here’s some good practice advice.
James Rhodes Plays Bach’s Prelude No. 1 in C Major: You Can Too in 6 Weeks
Get the book here. His TED talk goes deeper…
Top 10 Practice Strategies
This is today’s top 10. On any other day, I might list different strategies. They’re all important. Don’t wait to understand something (practice, music theory, scales, love, whatever). Do it first. Do it a lot. The understanding will come later. GO SLOWLY! This is perhaps the most difficult and yet the simplest item on the…
The Practice of Practice 