Tips

Rehearsing After Recording

The great classical guitarist Andres Segovia did not record a song that hadn’t been played on stage for five years. Think about all the issued that were decided by the time he set foot in the studio: fingerings, articulation, tempo, instrument model, dynamics – all the elements of interpretation and technical performance have been settled.  Read More »

Maxims for Recording Sessions

Studio Exam Week is into overtime. Candidates are recording and selecting their takes in advance of their exam entries by video-recording. Here are some maxims and commonly heard phrases. Focus on making the best music you can. Read More »

Ukulele versus Guitar

Round Three: Cool factor. The ukulele has made strides in the past 20 years with the advent of bone fide YouTube stars such as Jake Shimabukuro and Canada’s own James Hill. The guitar is a timeless sidekick to renegades and romantics.  Read More »

Recording Session Tips

Invite only the essentials. Too many people at the studio can create unintended distractions, awkward moments and unnecessary stress. It’s the opposite of the more, the merrier. Read More »

Take Your Keyboard to New Heights

When setting up a portable synth or digital piano for a performance, it’s tempting to prop up the keyboard stand at a reasonably convenient height and, for the sake of time, just start playing. But for this you may pay a price during your performance with the keys being somewhat out of position.  Read More »

Pivot Lessons

Changing your music lesson schedule is the time to ask your teacher for independent assignments. Take a moment at the start of your pivot lesson to plan ahead for the next season. Read More »
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