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Ten tips to overcoming stage fright
Afraid you’ll stop breathing and careen into the front row? I’ve toured for over 25 years and I’m still alive. I must be doing something right. Here’s what I do: Know your material well Whether you’re giving a speech or … Continue reading →
Posted in Music business, Music instruction, Playing the guitar
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Tagged cure stage fright, gain confidence on stage, music, performance anxiety, stage fright
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Ten favorite practice excuses busted
I’ve played the guitar for about 40 years and taught for 8. I’ve become an expert on excuses for not practicing. Read on for ways to get beyond them. 1. I don’t have time. Definitely the most heard excuse. And … Continue reading →
Easy to play string instruments – size matters, doesn’t it?
Well … no. Surprised? So are some of my beginning mandolin students. Not that you should forget about playing that cool little instrument, just don’t be mislead by the small size. Wondering what instrument to pick up? Here’s a list … Continue reading →
I love you but I need to see other writing; taking a short blog break
I’m writing a book about women’s music. I want to be disciplined about writing it but it’s hard when I spend several hours a week on this blog so I’m taking a short hiatus in March. I’ll be back in … Continue reading →
We couldn’t find her guitar and other stellar excuses for not practicing
Oh the sad life of a music teacher. We labor long hours to teach you and your children, only to find out that some of you aren’t practicing. At least the excuses are entertaining. Here’s a list of real excuses: … Continue reading →
Four chords every beginning guitar player should know and songs that go with them
You want to learn the guitar. Does it seem like all the songs you love have chords like F#maj7/B? Have no fear! You don’t need chords that look like a physics equation. Learn G, C, D and E minor. With … Continue reading →
So you wanna be a guitar teacher?
After touring for many years I decided that long drives and bad food weren’t good for me. A friend who teaches music suggested I try that. I found that I loved it plus I eat better (and still get to … Continue reading →
My audition for Canada’s Got Talent – I should’ve learned “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
I love talent shows like America’s Got Talent so when I heard that Canada was starting their own show, I was excited. I knew better than to try to compete with adorable kid singers so I decided to enter as … Continue reading →
Smart resolutions for musicians and soon-to-be musicians
Mastering a Hendrix solo by the end of January probably isn’t a realistic goal, unless you’re Clapton. However, there are lots of smart resolutions you can make. Learn to play Did Santa bring you a new instrument? After you kiss … Continue reading →
Posted in Folk music, Music business, Playing the guitar, songwriting
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Tagged becoming a better musician, better practice habits, free tab sites, guitar instruction Ottawa, guitar practice, guitar teachers in Ottawa, homespun tapes, jams for musicians, learning the guitar, music, music jams, playing the mandolin, resolutions for musicians, songwriting class Ottawa
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Great gift ideas for musicians – when a Hello Kitty guitar strap isn’t perfect
If you can afford that vintage Fender, go for it. If your budget is smaller than the Trumps’ you might want to look at my ideas. I don’t have any sponsors so I get no cut from mentioning any of … Continue reading →
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Tagged gifts for musicians, guitar accessories, guitar capo, guitar cases, music, music books, musician's gifts, playing the mandolin
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