When asked about how they learned to make music, any musician will answer with some variation of ‘I listened to a lot of music and learned to play what I liked’. The technical term for this process is called ‘transcription’, and it is absolutely integral to progressing as a musician. As I tell many of … Continue reading “Why You Should be Transcribing”
Good practice habits are crucial for any musician looking to improve. Consistency with practice is important in maximizing the amount of progress made in weekly lessons. I always recommend setting goals such as learning a song or finishing an exercise in a method book. When goals have been set, it is important to find … Continue reading “Good Practice Habits”