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...]
Absolute Pitch Ear Training Podcast 08-20-07
Topics covered: The pleasure of finding things out, Richard Feynman, Dr. Kurt Fischer, dynamic skill theory, developmental levels, adult learning, ear training, and much more... Download: Absolute Pitch Ear Training Podcast 08-20-07 … [Read more...]
Do You Make These Mistakes When Learning New Skills?
Dr. Kurt Fischer (Harvard Graduate School of Education) explains in his dynamic skill theory that we all develop through stages of development while learning new skills. These stages also mimic the developmental levels we go through from infant to … [Read more...]
Get Your Creative Juices Flowing
Give me 5 minutes and I'll show you how to instantly find unique and interesting details to put into your lyrics. The technique is called Object Writing and it's so ridiculously easy that you'll be pissed you didn't know about it sooner. I learned … [Read more...]
Obstacles To Peak Performance
It is important to be stress-free and relaxed to "make sense" of all the input we receive from the senses. The middle brain, which is also called the Mammalian Brain, controls the emotions, sexuality and the immune and hormonal systems. It is the … [Read more...]