Podcasts, new releases, instructional videos, and much more!
Can you Play in 7/4? … Want to try? Expand your rhythmic language with the free play-along series below Level: All levels- but be ready to stretch your comfort zone. Time: 5-15 minutes Contents: 4 videos plus instructions Scales used: A major (3 sharps- F# C# G#) AKA B dorian mode D major (2 sharps- Read more about Can you play in 7? | Play Along on Violin Viola Cello[…]
If you’d like to be able to play melodies in a soulful style, improvise your own melodies, or share ready-made fun lessons with students, then grab your instrument, start the video below, and play along. The melodies are easy to play, but it’s challenging for some to emulate the nuances of rhythm and articulation. The Read more about Play & Improvise Your Own Soulful Melodies[…]
I’m calling out the music education establishment. Leadership is NOT just noncommittal statements of solidarity… ASTA, SAA, and other classical music institutions should acknowledge that “fine string playing and teaching” is NOT exclusive to or synonymous with playing classical music. I invite you to challenge them to acknowledge this. That false equivalency feels like a Read more about Classical Music Education should Recognize & Respect Music of All Cultures[…]
Gain knowledge in theory, rhythm, movement, improvisation, technique and ear training while learning your favorite styles! Choose from the options below or subscribe to my youtube channel [here]- you can watch all the lessons below plus new lessons as they are released! Teachers and Parents: if you would prefer to browse by playing level, please Read more about Play-Along Lessons By Style[…]
If musicians are healers, then equity and justice should matter to us. Because -Teaching requires trying to respect and understand all students. – Playing music goes hand in hand with respecting the culture it comes from -Music should aspire to express love towards ourselves and others. As Michelle Obama said, it’s up to everyone… to Read more about What White Musicians can do to heal the Racial Divide in America[…]