Tag: mental-health

  • For Artists: The True Goal

    Artists are meant to change the world. I don’t mean that in a Marvel superhero way. The thing about artists is, we don’t just make art in one form. Eventually, or hopefully, we learn that each part of life is art. I see artists all the time that probably don’t even know they’re making art.…

  • Summer of Ukulele

    Summer of Ukulele

    Ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and bring with you anywhere, which makes it the perfect summer instrument. This article outlines all of the reasons why and how to get started. Why ukulele is the perfect summer instrument: Startup Guide for Ukulele The first things I would learn are: Feel free to…

  • Music is Harmony

    Music is Harmony

    Music can be such a complex, vast topic that can take years to wrap your head around. People study it their whole lives. Some people never formally study it and that works out just fine too. I think I know why. The common thread I have seen in all of my musical studies, at the…

  • How to let music heal

    How to let music heal

    When I started learning cello, I quickly realized how sensitive the instrument is. If I had too much coffee or felt rushed or tense, it would transfer into my playing and the bow would skip, chatter and squeak. This forced me to either get frustrated and give up or learn to relax and center myself…

  • Topic of the Week: Practice

    Topic of the Week: Practice

    So it’s all about organization. Putting things in the right places, doing the right things at the right time. Getting into the correct mindset for the goal at hand. First you have to set your goals. Long term and short term. Avoid the pitfall of trying to work on a whole song at once and…

  • Practice vs Play

    Practice vs Play

    There are different reasons, and corresponding approaches, to picking your instrument up, and it’s important that you’re intentional about which method you choose. If you play for fun during practice time, you hurt your progress. If you work during playtime, you ruin the enjoyment. If you practice during rehearsal time, you annoy your bandmates! (haha)…