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Now it’s time to drive all day

Posted on March 6, 2021 by jamiebobamie

I won’t pretend this Pandemic has been good. However, for writers, it’s meant more time to, well, write. I used to have weekends crowded with gigs and social activities. Now I have two clear days to do some of the … Continue reading →

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Every movement needs music; you can write it

Posted on February 17, 2017 by jamiebobamie

I’ve taught songwriting for years and when a group asked me to teach writing protest songs and sing alongs, I was on it.  In case you weren’t one of the people at that workshop, here are tips for writing your … Continue reading →

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Where’s the best place to learn an instrument?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by jamiebobamie

You go to YouTube, right? Wrong. Free is not always good. Here’s an overview with tips for choosing the right place for your lessons, from someone who’s been on both ends of the teaching and learning experience.

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Our Amazon: Maxine Feldman

Posted on September 23, 2016 by jamiebobamie

Before Stonewall, on May 13, 1969, folksinger and trail blazer Maxine Feldman wrote “Angry Atthis,” a song about not being able to openly love her female partner. Songs like that didn’t exist before then. Maxine went on to perform and … Continue reading →

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Ukulele lesson. Free. Yeah, free.

Posted on August 16, 2016 by jamiebobamie

Often when you pay nothing for something you get what you pay for — advice from “experts” who couldn’t find their hind end with both hands, sites that fill your device with cookies, and well-dressed church ladies who show up … Continue reading →

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More music instruction? Where do I sign up?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by jamiebobamie

At least, I’m hoping that’s what you’ll say. My blog gets 100 to 200 hits a day, many of them on posts that offer music instruction, from beginner guitar chords to what to wear while playing the ukulele. So far, … Continue reading →

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Great gifts for your favorite musician

Posted on December 4, 2015 by jamiebobamie

Whether it’s your six year old who just started the ukulele or your wife who loves to drum, there are lots of great gifts for the musician in your life. (And Mom, if you’re reading this, I don’t want any … Continue reading →

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2014 in review

Posted on December 30, 2014 by jamiebobamie

Thanks to everyone for a great 2014. I really appreciate your support. The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: The Louvre Museum has 8.5 million visitors per year. This blog was … Continue reading →

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My Dad Loved to Sing

Posted on October 19, 2012 by jamiebobamie

I grew up hearing live country and easy-listening music in our living room and I hated it. Kids rarely have the same musical taste as their parents and my guitar-playing dad, Gary Anderson, embarrassed me on a regular basis – … Continue reading →

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A banjo player and a nun walk into a bar …

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jamiebobamie

I love musician jokes. Here’s a few I’ve heard. I’ve thoughtfully categorized them. You’re welcome. General How do you get a musician off your porch?      Pay for the pizza. What do you call a musician without a girlfriend?      Homeless. How … Continue reading →

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