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Music Emotion

Brad_C — Sun, 15 May 2011 13:12:26 +0000

The study of music theory allows you to put emotion into your playing. What a bold statement! Let me explain.

Music Emotion is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

How to Listen to Music

Brad_C — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 22:09:11 +0000

Here at the Music Learning Workshop we focus on music theory and not so much on technique. Our premise is that learning music theory as fast as you can allows you to focus on playing and technique. But what about the musicianship? I recently watch this video of Evelyn Glennie shows us how to listen [...]

How to Listen to Music is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Learning Music Questions

Brad_C — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 18:38:36 +0000

Music students getting back to music ask serious questions about learning music, here are a few ideas to help explore those questions.

Learning Music Questions is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Music Practice Technique after Music Theory Application

Brad_C — Sun, 26 Dec 2010 12:00:43 +0000

Now that I understand the structure and flow of the song I need to move into stage two and that is to connect all the pieces or my practice chunks of the song.

Music Practice Technique after Music Theory Application is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Applied Music Theory in Practice

Brad_C — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 12:00:56 +0000

Today, an example of how applied music theory, in practice, pays off. In three weeks I’ll be performing for my father’s 80th birthday. Of course I’d pull out a couple of songs that I am very proficient in playing to see if they fit the mark. But then I have been thrown a curve ball!

Applied Music Theory in Practice is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Attacking the Piano Keyboard

Brad_C — Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:12:29 +0000

The approach and attack one applies to the striking the keys on the piano can make all the difference in the world to the sound that is produced.

Attacking the Piano Keyboard is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Virtual Sheet Music

Brad_C — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 12:04:20 +0000

Getting Sheet Music is fairly easy today on the web, however, some sites stand out as better than others. Virtual Sheet Music is one I recommend.

Virtual Sheet Music is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Playing with the Three Popular Chords

Brad_C — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 16:36:49 +0000

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.

Playing with the Three Popular Chords is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

Beating Procrastination in Music Study

Brad_C — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 12:00:08 +0000

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.

Beating Procrastination in Music Study is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog

From Excitement of Learning Music to the Fear of Playing

Brad_C — Thu, 06 May 2010 04:05:38 +0000

There is a phenomenon that occurs when learning music that takes place over time. The excitement of the new beginner is fantastic and then slowly as one learns more and more and hears others play the fear of performing for others starts to set in.

From Excitement of Learning Music to the Fear of Playing is a post from: Music Learning Workshop Blog