Sentence Pyramids — But for Learning Music (Music Phrase Pyramids Walkthrough)
A lot musicians are taught music backwards… Myself included. I learned my scales, what chords to apply…
I Learned Music Backwards (Here’s the Practice Method I Wish I Started With)
When I taught my daughter to read at a young age, I used a technique called sentence pyramids. Instead of…
How I Learned the Chord Changes to Smashing Pumpkins “Tonight, Tonight” by Ear
Learning chord changes by ear didn’t always feel natural to me. Before a long hiatus from playing, I approached…
What Art Fundamentals Taught Me About Developing Musical Fluency
A few days ago, I did a drawing session with my daughter. We made it more fun by adding a simple restriction: we…
How Learning the Melody Makes Soloing 10× Easier
For the longest time, my solos were built almost entirely off the chord progression. That’s how I was taught.…
The Unexciting Truth About Transcribing Music
There’s a version of music practice that shows up a lot on social media. Someone is playing their bass to a…
Change the Key Before You Get Comfortable: An Ear-First Bass Practice Tip
For a long time, practicing in different keys was a separate part of my routine. I’d transcribe a line. Lock in…
How to Improve Time Feel on Bass by Focusing on Note Duration and Space
I didn’t practice anything new today. I practiced not rushing. That realization came while playing along to…
How to Pull Drum Stems in Logic Pro and Use Them to Improve Your Time-Feel
Simple Guide + Screenshots + Real Practice Example Practicing with isolated drum tracks has become one of my…
How to Use a Drone to Help You Feel the Root Note (Homebase)
The simplest way to train your ear, understand tonal gravity, and develop true relative pitch. Most musicians…