Organizing the day for music.
The title of this blog could be misleading. You might think that it means you need to have a whole day dedicated to practice. That is not what I meant. As matter of fact, it is almost the opposite: it’s about placing a few sessions on the instrument in a busy week. Let’s see a…
A tough decision.
The decisions you make determine your fate when you’re a self-employed musician. You have to take the little decisions like the ones who concern what you wear for a gig, and the medium ones like which kind of car you buy, and the big ones like deciding to become a teacher or a player. All…
When music becomes the purpose
I know someone who went to Russia back in the 90s to discover what young and upcoming musicians were playing there. I know someone else who decided to travel to Rio De Janeiro for Carnival to get acquainted with the Samba. I know a third person who was browsing the CD racks of Tower Records…
Resolution
Is it too late? For resolution, I mean. Am I out of time? Anybody? No answers! Ok, then, I’ll decide: no too late. Just on time. I was right on. That was easy. So, first of all, here goes: Happy New Year! I hope all your wishes and dreams come true. Second, as per title…
What the others do in music.
Part 1 As one journeys through learning piano or drum lessons in Chicago, something weird happens. Like everybody else, I am a victim of this phenomenon. It frustrates me and makes me feel weak like my efforts are not rewarded by what they are due. Instead of explaining the matter, I’ll give you an example.…
What others do in music. Part 2.
What we have determined in the first part is something that I am sure any musician has experienced and dreaded: you practice a tune your butt off and you can’t play it correctly in front of an audience. I hinted that the remedy is playing with others. Hmm, the plot thickens. What “others” am I…