Advice
Getting Away From Your Charts
I don’t like charts on stage and I always try to perform from memory when I can. Why? Find out by watching this video!
Be Fluent in Music
You should be as fluent on your instrument as you are with your primary language. Wouldn’t that be nice?!?!
The Importance of Listening
As a Music Director, I cannot stress enough how important it is that you listen to each other. When I have the choice to hire the people that I want to work with, I always choose good listeners.
MD’ing at a Church
This question came from someone in the audience who wanted to know what three things I say most as an Music Director at a church.
Memorizing Music
How do you memorize music? How do you learn music? This quick video shares my thoughts on the matter.
Internalizing Techniques
How do you take those things you’ve learned from other musicians and apply them to the music that you play? The answer is simple, and you don’t have to wait until December.
Points!
I’m a big fan of a man named Chris Hardwick. You may know him from his late night Comedy Central television show called @Midnight, or you may also know him from one of his popular “after-s...
Tunnel Vision
Lately, I’ve had a hard time finding motivation and inspiration to do, well, anything. Really. I’ve tried writing new music but nothing is coming out. I’ve tried getting back into ex...
These tools will make your music career easier
I say it over and over again in different conversations, lessons, videos, podcasts and interviews: “This is such a great time to be a musician.” And I truly mean it. Over any other period ...
