Aug 28
When I was a university music student, my daily practice requirements were three hours per day, five or six days a week. My personal goal was fifteen hours a week, or 2-4 hours on weekdays—more than I ever worked in a part-time job up to that point in my life. And in preparation for a …
Aug 23
I love Spotify. I have since I heard about it a couple years ago when it became available in the UK, where a friend hipped me to it and gave me a bit of a taste. It’s a new (in the US) music streaming service that’s easier to use than anything I’ve seen. There are …
Aug 15
Back to School. As a mom, it means I “get” to take my kids shopping for new clothes and school supplies. But, for music students, it also means getting ready for a new season/year of rehearsals and performances. Now is the best time to make sure your instrument is ready for hours of play. You …
Aug 08
Fiddle contests provide a fun environment for players of all ages to perform and compete. If you are a classical musician, fiddle music can be a great compliment to your musical repertoire. More relaxed and free, the style and atmosphere of fiddling is totally different from the classical world, and acts as a contrast to …
Aug 02
It’s that time of year again! Drag the kids (or yourselves) out of bed and savor the flavor of P,B and J! To us, “Back to School” means new beginnings and fond memories and that is exactly what we are looking for in this photo contest. To enter, simply post a picture on the …
Aug 01
From an article by Clayton Haslop A few days ago a gentleman wrote in to say he has a problem keeping the tempo steady when not actively counting. Of course he’d like to know what to do about it. And we’ll get to that. Yet first let me tell you something, he’s not alone. Matter …
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