As a guitarist it’s most essential to improve. Here are ten items that I’ve been thinking about from my encounters with other guitarists and through my own experience in teaching. I’ve noticed a few gaps in the process of learning how to become a well-rounded guitarist. These steps will help in developing your skill and […]
Sunday, July 26, 2015. I wake up at 3 am (what really feels like 6 am) to eat whatever I have left of my Pad Thai, drink my espresso and hop in the shower. After I dress, I step out on the balcony in my hotel room to check the weather. Yes! Ideal racing conditions: […]
In case you missed it, I’m currently training for my first marathon of 26.2 miles. Though I’m currently training in New York (Manhattan and Brooklyn), I’ll be traveling to San Francisco for the race on July 26th. I thought I’d share what I’ve learned so far from the training process. Right after I completed my […]
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 […]
With many music professionals around today, many of us become sidetracked with what we cannot do. We watch and listen to people perform at a high level and become dispirited. As we watch, we simply forget that each one of us has a different story and different aesthetics. Some of us are older. Some of […]
Here are four examples of rhythms: Ex 1: Ex 2: