In preparation for my 2008 song-a-week project, I wanted some numbers to give me an idea of how much writing I would need to do. Using the 80/20 rule—only 20 percent of my writing will make the cut while 80 percent will go into the waste … [Read more...]
Rewriting Song Titles For Practice And Inspiration
Here's an exercise I love to do when I need inspiration for song titles. If nothing's coming naturally, this trick can really get the creative juices flowing. Even if I end up using nothing that I come up with, I find that within a day or two, one of … [Read more...]
Advice To Adult Learners Of Music
Music is like a language. And we all know that learning languages comes easier when you're a child. And in some ways, it's much easier for a child to learn music, especially to learn how to play by ear. Putting two and two together, you might ask … [Read more...]
Musicophilia: The Neurology Of Music
MindHacks pointed me to the just launched Musicophilia, the site and book by Oliver Sacks, a neurologist who has become quite popular publishing books about his patients and who also contributes to the advancement of music as a powerful tool for … [Read more...]
5 Sure Fire Ways To Kick-Start The Songwriting Habit
If you don't already write songs regularly, then it's safe to say that you don't yet have a songwriting habit. Because if you did, you would feel compelled to write songs every day and perhaps all day long. We could talk about motivation or … [Read more...]
31 Days To Better Practicing
The Collaborative Piano Blog started 31 days to better practicing on October 1st. I'm only just finding it but so far it looks like some really good advice. It would probably go well with my schedule to turbocharge your practicing. A couple tips … [Read more...]
Audio Illusions: Shepard Tone
So far, hundreds of Diggers are getting their mind's blown over the Shepard tone audio Illusion. I have to agree. Listen to what I mean. When the video is done playing, replay it to hear the exact same audio seem to continually rise in pitch. … [Read more...]
Learn How The Best Soloists Burn On The Bandstand
All you have to do is take this quick and easy 2 minute survey below! I've been coaching some of the best musicians and I've been learning exactly what makes them tick. I'm working on revealing everything you should know. But before I do that, I … [Read more...]
The Secret Alchemy Of Songwriting
metaphor noun a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable If you're a writer, of course you know what the word metaphor means. But you might not know that the word was … [Read more...]
Logic Pro 8 Released As Part Of The New Logic Studio
Apple's Logic Studio was released this past Wednesday. I had a copy in my hands by noon. It's a major upgrade. Logic Studio is a full suite of apps including Logic Pro 8, MainStage, Soundtrack Pro 2, Studio instruments and effects, and the entire … [Read more...]
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