Yearly Archives: 2022

Dr Clint Randles' wrote a great post a few years ago at TheConversation.com, "Why music lessons need to keep up with the times." He compares the skill set of a…

I'm using “church” as a general term for wherever people worship, not to distinguish from synagogues, mosques, ashrams, or other places of worship. Church bands run the gamut from chamber…

Cover bands play songs by other artists. They don't write their own music. Most cover bands play either rock or country music, and most work in bars and night clubs.…

Here in Houston, schools have had to close several times in years past due to floods, including hurricanes Allison, Ike and Harvey. A couple of years ago, area schools had…

Modern lead guitar contains elements which can’t be notated in detail. Neither staff nor tablature can describe vibrato or string bends, except in very general terms. You can’t read a…

When you enroll at a private music school, there are several things you should talk with your teacher about. Do you want to learn to read music? What are your…

Non-accredited, private music schools are in nearly every city and town. If you need instruction suited to your individual needs, then you are better off with a private teacher who…

Is a classical music education really the best choice for learning the core skills you will need for a career in music? Is it the best preparation for success in…

Accredited music schools have the best resources, equipment, instructors and connections. One good thing about accredited programs is they have a definite beginning and end. But if you look at…

Valid teaching techniques can devolve into dysfunctional ploys when they're used in ways which don’t serve a constructive purpose.Two of the most common complaints about music teachers is they either…