Running has taken me on quiet the journey since I began to train more consistently 2 years ago. I originally took it up as an outlet to escape from practicing the guitar. At the time, I never would have thought that this activity would reshape my life. I went from being somewhat inactive to running 10k’s in 35 minutes and […]
Artistry. As a musician, that’s what I see with running. From the first time I saw the rhythm and coolness of the best east African runners, I knew running had a lot to offer for me if I worked at it. The time I watched Wilson Kipsang clock 2:03:23 in Berlin and when I watched […]
On the last Sunday of 2013, my fiancée and I attended Christian Cultural Center to hear A.R. Bernard preach. In usual comprehensive and profound A.R. fashion, he began to talk about the Bible as a book of patterns and principles. While we Christians use the book as a guide to mold a successful life, I […]
Click on the links below for all my 2013 writing. Be You What happens when the words the and IRS combine? Theirs. The Ear The Perplexity of Guitar Notation Guide for New-Coming Musicians to NYC (4 Part Series) Book Giveaway Nick’s Practice Schedule (April 20, 2013 – ) Developing Jazz Vocabulary Thoughts on Automation What’s […]
2013 has been an eye-opener for myself in many different ways. When I first moved to New York in October 2010, I had no idea I’d come even this far. I’m thankful for all the opportunities that have come my way in my three-year journey. Times have been trying this year, however they provided me […]
As the year draws towards an end, I’m happy that I made a solid effort to blog. In this post, I decided to list all entries I wrote this year. Best, Nick Grinlinton Blog Entries of 2012: Effective Rehearsal Techniques (for leaders and non-leaders) How to Practice Music Do artists today develop fundamental skills? Boundaries […]