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The “Expert”
Disclaimer: No matter what I say in this blog, please do not…
To Think or Not to Think
Aye, that is the question… Why do I think so much? Why…
Fundamentals
Now that I am seriously concentrating on banjo fundamentals in my practice…
Practicality
When introducing a music theory concept in a lesson, I am often…
Thoughts on Hearing Music
“Ear Training” I have written a fair amount over the years regarding…
3-3-3-3 Scales
Here is my latest plectrum banjo lesson: 3-3-3-3 scales:
Application Revisited
This essay refers specifically to the material in my book, A Modal…
“I’m not good enough!”
I can’t count the times that students (either in a private lesson…
Language Barrier
“Offending someone is a two-way street. There is a party who is…