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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
How to Play a Rock Beat on Drums
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If you're just starting out on the drum set, one of the best things to focus on is how to get your hands and feet to function independen...
Monday, December 19, 2022
How to Sit at a Piano
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Learning how to sit properly at a piano is essential if you want to play for long periods of time. If you constantly slouch, use poor wrist...
Friday, December 16, 2022
How to Hold a Guitar
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Guitars are cool. Of this, there is no doubt. Unfortunately, it's not always as clear how to get started playing one, let alone how to ...
How to Hold a Bass Guitar
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It's easy to rush into things. Playing a fun instrument like the bass is no different. Those reverberating low notes can be exciting t...
How to Hold Drum Sticks
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One of the most intimidating things about starting on an instrument is not knowing how to start. Drums are no different. I went years bein...
Thursday, May 5, 2022
Musical Musings 1-1: Journey Start!
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(Originally published May 18, 2021) About two weeks ago I recorded my first long(er) form video for my YouTube channel. It's a concise ...
Starting Simply and Simply Starting: How to Avoid the Frosting Effect
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(Originally published May 11, 2021) I remember being at a local battle of the bands show when I was in high school. I loved the energy and ...
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