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:
If you think you’ve made a mistake, it probably did not happen. No need to stress yourself out. If you are playing a piece and it feels just right, it is probably too fast. If you play a piece and it feels too slow, it is probably at the right tempo. If you consistently work […]
When playing guitar, you’ll come across using guitar effects from time to time. Initially, these different sounds seduce guitar players: “Listen to that sound!” “That’s so cool!” “I’m going to use this for every song!” As the years roll by however, it is more common for guitarists to be more selective with the tones they […]
When I started to play classical guitar in 2005, I had to grow out the nails in my right hand; against my will. When I took formal lessons in college, it seemed as if I had to go against my will again and grow them out longer. Not that I’m a vain individual, but I […]