by Joseph Brenna | Aug 16, 2013 | Guitar Lessons, Practice, Reading |
I was teaching sight-reading to student who is preparing for college music auditions when it hit me: learning sight-reading is exactly like investing in an IRA. My financial advisor is adamant that I should never, ever – EVER! look at my monthly statements....
by Joseph Brenna | Mar 15, 2013 | Creativity, Guitar Lessons, Practice |
“Yin and Yang” is used to describe complimentary energies and states that work together in the natural world. The concept of Yin and Yang is one of balance as the ultimate creative force. When learning a musical instrument, the more perfectly balanced your...
by Joseph Brenna | Feb 15, 2013 | Guitar Lessons, Learning, Practice |
related:the Secret to Gaining Guitar Practice MomentumGuitar Practice and Peak Efficiency What does it take for guitarists to learn new skills? Some are naturals when it comes to technique, some have a great ear, or long experience playing, or music theory knowledge....
by Joseph Brenna | Oct 19, 2012 | Guitar Lessons, Practice |
related The Secret to Gaining Practice Momentum Guitar Essentials: Faith and Constancy Guitar Yin and Yang —– Many of my guitar students want to know how much they should practice. The answer is that while infrequent, spotty practice doesn’t work...
by Joseph Brenna | Aug 2, 2012 | Guitar Lessons, Practice |
Success in learning guitar comes down to this: strapping it on and playing. Half the battle is just getting started each day. Most students are familiar with warming up – doing careful exercises for both hands, simple fingerstrokes or slow and precise scales...