You Trained the Wrong Coordination. Here’s What to Do Instead.
I spent years getting better at playing when I could see my hands. Turns out I was solving the wrong problem…
Stop Learning Scales as a Whole — Break Them Apart
A simple shift in how you approach scales can completely change how fast you internalize them… and how…
I’ve been gone for a month. Here’s what I’ve been working on.
I want to start by showing you something. No talking, no explaining. Just watch what’s possible now. Watch…
Strong vs Weak Beats in Music (And Why Beat 1 Isn’t What You Think)
You’ve probably heard this before: “Focus on beat 1.” And to be fair… that advice works. Your playing…
Why Traditional Ear Training Apps Don’t Work (And What Actually Does)
If You’ve Done Ear Training… But Still Can’t Play What You Hear If you’ve spent time doing ear training (i.e.…
Why Isolation Can Hurt Your Playing (Unless You Do This)
Ever since coming back to the bass after a long hiatus, I’ve realized something I didn’t fully understand…
Why Scales Don’t Teach You How To Improvise (But Phrases Do)
For a long time, I approached improvisation the way many musicians are taught. I would hear a chord… then think…
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…