Category Archives: music lessons

Drive All Day is out! Read a sample chapter here.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by jamiebobamie

I’m way beyond excited to announce the release of my third book. It’s a collection of true-life stories from a musician, moi, who’s toured and taught for over 30 years. I tell you about my visit to New York City … Continue reading →

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Open mikes: they’re more than lousy guitar players

Posted on September 15, 2019 by jamiebobamie

A wanna-be rock star mashes through chords he can barely play while singing notes unknown to humankind as you sit, patiently waiting your turn to perform. Many of us have been there. There’s an open mike in my town that … Continue reading →

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Getting started with the ukulele

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jamiebobamie

You’ve purchased this cool little instrument, now what? In this post I’ll show you how to hold it plus a simple strum and a few chords.

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Guitar fingerpicking made easy

Posted on July 16, 2019 by jamiebobamie

You’ve got a few strums under your guitar strap and now you’re ready to move on. If you want to play songs like “House of the Rising Sun,” “Blackbird” or “Hallelujah” you need to know how to fingerpick. Like anything … Continue reading →

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Five tips for learning a new instrument this year

Posted on January 2, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Does your list of resolutions always include music lessons? And is it like that gym membership you bought and used … once? Here are five ways to help you stick with learning an instrument. 

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That bedspread covered in musical notes is perfect for your musician girlfriend! Well … no.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by jamiebobamie

  It’s the season when the buying frenzy can make idiots of some of us. Here is a list of gifts NOT to give to the musician in your life. I’ve thoughtfully included gifts you DO want to get. You’re … Continue reading →

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Find a music teacher who isn’t just casing your house

Posted on October 16, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Are you ready to pull that ukulele out of the closet and learn some chords? Is Junior bugging you for a guitar? I’ve taught music privately and in classrooms since 2000. If you want guitar, mandolin or ukulele lessons via … Continue reading →

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