Videos
The Benefits of Ear Training
Feeling stale in your musicality? Try working on your ear!
The Benefits of Music Theory
I know it seems either boring, or hard, or both! But trust me when I say that knowing Music Theory is both easy and invaluable.>
Music as a Language
Music is not a universal language, but we can learn it just like we learned our first language. Looking at it this way might help you learn more and progress faster is your musicality.
Moving with the Music
Don’t play like a robot! If you look like one, you’ll sound like one! Watch this quick video to see what I mean.
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!
Our Tuning System
I am not a scientist, nor am I a historian, so I apologize ahead of time for getting the numbers wrong. But here’s the skinny on the physics behind our tuning system (and why it’s wrong!).
Be Fluent in Music
You should be as fluent on your instrument as you are with your primary language. Wouldn’t that be nice?!?!
Three-Letter Words
Spelling a triad is easier than you think; don’t let its appearance of false-complication fool you!
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.
