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Tag Archives: playing the mandolin
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 →
Posted in Playing the guitar
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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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Free music instruction and tab – sometimes you get what you pay for, sometimes not
I’m a self-taught musician who learned back when the only ways to get instruction were expensive lessons, sharing with friends or good ol’ Mel Bay. I learned “Needle and the Damage Done” by dropping the needle down over and over … Continue reading →
Six ways to improve your music practice time
I’ve taught guitar, mandolin and songwriting for a few years now and I’m sometimes amused by the excuses I hear for not practicing. “We can’t find her guitar” was actually one I got a few years ago. (Guess we know … Continue reading →
Posted in Playing the guitar
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Tagged guitar instruction, guitar lessons, guitar practice, learning the guitar, playing the mandolin
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