Listen to the Changes: Notes on Confidence from a Professional Musician
Feeling confident as a musician isn’t an overnight deal. Take it from a professional: we sat down with Tucson-based sax player Mike Moynihan to learn more.
3 Keys to Fast Ear Training Success from Scott Edwards (Ear Training HQ)
Want to know 3 simple tips to accelerate your ear training progress? Scott Edwards from Ear Training HQ shares his advice for learning to play by ear easily.
The Three Secrets to Drumming Success, from the 80/20 Drummer
Nate Smith teaches drummers how to get maximum results with minimum effort using the powerful 80/20 principle. Learn his 3 tips for rapid success for drummers.
Recording, Mixing and Mastering Your Way to a 60s Throwback Sound with Claire and the Potatoes
Learn the equipment and techniques which gave Claire and the Potatoes the distinctive throwback sound of their new album in this interview with Marc Sirdoreus.
From Solo Musician To A Band That Works (or "How Marc Became A Potato")
Why do some bands make it big and others fail? Find out what makes for a good band dynamic in this interview with Marc Sirdoreus of Claire and the Potatoes.
Have An Okay Time With Claire And The Potatoes: The Songs
Orlando-based singer-songwriter Marc Sirdoreus is best known as Marc With a C, writing and performing catchy and distinctive indie pop music. His latest project sees him performing in a 4-piece band, Claire and the Potatoes, along with Leslie Rising, Guy Larmay and...
The Practice Process: Your Map To Musical Success
Paul Harris is one of the UK’s leading voices in music education. His new book, The Practice Process, revolutionises instrument practice for far better results.
Interview: Learning to play by ear with Trixie Deckert Hennig of hEarItAbility.com
Trixie Deckert Hennig is the author of the hEarItAbility series of books which teach musicians to play by ear using an innovative “Eyes and Ears” approach. We invited her to tell us a bit about this new approach and share some tips on ear training and...
Learn music theory the fun way with Hooktheory
Hooktheory is an exciting new site which makes music theory more fun and engaging than ever before with pop songs and daily ear training challenges. Learn more.
Utterly Integral: Playing by Ear with Steve Lawson
Steve Lawson is one of the world’s leading solo bassists and a forward-thinking music educator. Here’s his ear training advice.
Music & Life: Music Matters Blog (interview)
Last time around we spoke with Joanne van de Heuvel-Berkers, founder of the Play On Education Music School in the UK, which is using aspects of play and singing to make early music education fun for children. This week we’re speaking with another expert in the...
