Recently, I set out to increase my understanding of students who get stressed when learning new music or techniques. These kids often play guitar well, but I will notice some or all of these reactions during their lessons: They will… Not listen to my instruction, but forge ahead on their …
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An Easy Way to Expose Your Child to a Variety of Music
When asked what song he would like to learn, Jacob said, “Taxman” by the Beatles. He was a little guy at the time (about 8) and just starting out on guitar. How did Jacob know that song? It’s not one of the common Beatles tunes one would hear on the radio. Turns out that Jacob’s dad is a Beatles …
Teaching What I Learned from Yo Yo Ma & Pepe Romero
It was a long drive to the Hollywood Bowl. The traffic was horrid, and we missed the start of the concert. Thankfully, we made it in time to hear him play the last piece of his set. Rather than struggling to find our seats, we stopped in the aisle, far above the stage, to listen. …