Hello! I want to introduce you to my
“About Music Lessons” blog book.

 

 

 

 

 

In 2007 I started blogging about the main educational points my students found the most successful, and my readers found the most useful. They are compiled from my various sites, and contain some valuable tips that make learning music and playing an instrument take less time and be more enjoyable.

I give my students free hard-copies, and want to offer this info to you as well!

You can download the 48 page PDF file for FREE, yes for free, but if you’d like to donate something just click on the “donate” link and put in whatever amount you’d like. Free is fine, and donations are awesome!

Whatever you do, check it out! And if you find it useful, share it with others, and let me know of any “wins” you have applying the info.

 

(The Table of Contents is listed below in case you’re curious. :-) )


Happy Playing and Singing!

 


Click here to download the FREE About Music Lessons blog book.

Click on the donate button if you feel so inclined. (And thanks in advance if you do :-) )

 





 


 

 

Table of Contents

1. MUSICAL OVERVIEWS

  • The Language of Music – Part 1
  • The Language of Music – Part 2
  • Why Learn Scales?
  • Putting Practice Time in Your Life
  • Guidelines for Practicing a Musical Instrument
  • Control Vs. Force While Practicing an Instrument
  • Practicing at the Right Speed
  • Physical Tension Indicators
  • Am I Too Old to Learn an Instrument?
  • Different Awarenesses While Playing Music
  • How Music Lessons Relate to Live Performance
  • Technical or Musical?
  • Metal & Classical Similarities
  • Some Interesting Professional Skills
  • Can Music Lessons Ruin Your Originality?
  • Should I Take Private Music Lessons?
  • How to Pick a Teacher

2. INSTRUMENT ORIENTED

  • Technique Similarities Between Different Instrument Families
  • How To Play and Sing at the Same Time
  • Secrets of Guitar Tuning
  • About Learning Grooves and Guitar Strums
  • Guitar & Bass: Which Way is Up?
  • What Plays Notes on Guitar?
  • Making Chords on a Guitar or Piano
  • Chord Technique on Guitar and Bass
  • The Famous F Chord on Guitar
  • The Secret to Walking Bass Lines
  • Different Ways to Play the Piano

3. ABOUT READING MUSIC

  • About Reading Music
  • The Seven Different Types of Written Music
  • Glossary of Musical Terms

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