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Do someone the great kindness of putting this little riff under their fingers.
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Bread and Butter: 6/3 Church Chord
Another useful chord progression to put under your fingers — a common keyboard trope built on the 6/3 church resolution.
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A Letter
I understand things on levels that you can’t even fathom yet.
Ruining Music Theory
Those of you who subscribe to this myth that somehow learning music theory is going to ruin you as an intuitive musician are buying into a false …
Negative Space Microphone Null
I try not to think of this microphone as if it is pointed at me.
Interesting Chords
Someone asked me yesterday if I had played any interesting chord progressions recently, and I said, "Yeah, here’s one." Did you ever stop and think …
Do You Take Requests
So I get this weird message from my friend.
Perfect Tempo
I have a lot to say about perfect pitch, but let’s talk about something that’s ostensibly a little easier.
Make Something Today
Make something today and throw it away.
Buddy System
Accountability. It might be the single most influential factor that defines people that meet their musical goals. This morning, I set up a buddy …
Rush To Learn
Don’t be in such a rush to learn.
Burning In Speakers
Do you need to break in new speakers?
weakest link
One of the hardest things about learning to mix, especially when you’re starting out, is you’ll have no way of knowing when you’re done.
