How to learn music

Playing with the Three Popular Chords

September 5, 2010

The three most popular chords usually refers to the three major chords of the diatonic major harmonic system. Don’t let that scare you, it’s a lot of big words to describe the major chords used in any major key signature.

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Beating Procrastination in Music Study

August 15, 2010

Have you ever asked:How do I stop procrastinating and just practice the music elements I need to study?I’ve just relearned a technique It’s called an accountability buddy.

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A Method to Learn Music Five Times Faster

April 21, 2010

Learning music five times faster is about learning how to learn and putting known methods into practice, pun intended.

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Reboot for a Better Practice

April 15, 2010

An idea about taking a short break, clearing the mind, and refocusing your energy. It’s called a reboot.

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I Wish I’d Never Quit My Music Lessons

February 4, 2010

How many times have you heard “I wish I’d never quit my (piano, guitar, trumpet, cello) lessons from folks that might have heard you play or hear someone else play? There are lots of reasons that many young students quit lessons, but one that Kenny Werner expounded on has me very intrigued this week.

Can education system be the problem with learning to play an instrument? The answer will only be given in what ever situation you are in now and what approach is taken with the study of music.

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5 Minutes Practicing Music

January 28, 2010

One of the most difficult concepts to master in learning music is the practice time. Playing 1 to 8 hours can be the allusive goal. However, taking just 5 minutes of music practice may be the better approach. Try this approach I’ve learned to improve your chances of success…

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Effortless Mastery and Kenny Werner Workshop

January 7, 2010

Kenny Werner Workshop and concert was a great opportunity to revisit the playing vs practicing concept and to reestablish a mindset of learning music. Every musician should pick up this book. Having sat in on the live workshop and program has given me new motivation and causing me to think about the study and art of music playing again.

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