First Rule of Guitar: Never Give Up

Guest post by Michael Andros I picked up the guitar at 14, played in a band for 14 years, then quit. Years later I picked it up again and have been going strong ever since. But the road to guitar greatness is littered with those who gave up. Hopefully, my experience helps you avoid becoming... Continue Reading →

Frank Sikora’s Jazz Harmony: The Best-Selling Practical Approach to Jazz Now Available in English

“There is no truth in theory – only in music!” Frank Sikora That's Frank Sikora's creed. Frank Sikora is also in charge of the theory department and the Master’s program in Jazz Composition & Arrangement at the University of the Arts Bern and is the author of a best-selling and widely acclaimed jazz theory book,... Continue Reading →

A Four-Part Journey through Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir

Guest post by Curran Mahowald, a choral singer who participated in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6 in May 2020 Eric Whitacre In the spring of 2020, Eric Whitacre assembled his sixth global virtual choir to premiere his new piece, "Sing Gently." Following a series of virtual rehearsals led by Whitacre himself, 17,572 singers from 129... Continue Reading →

Tips on Practicing Music in the Time of COVID-19

Guest post by Dan Leeman, a music educator and software consultant from Fargo, North Dakota. He taught middle school band and went on to found the Davies High School band program in 2011. Dan's new site, notestem.com, combines his love of music, education, and technology. While the site is in its infancy, it will be... Continue Reading →

Sightreading. Solved.

Nancy and Randall Faber are pleased to announce the release of their newest digital support tool, the Piano Adventure Sightreading Coach. This innovative technology provides immediate feedback and assessment, making it the perfect companion to the Piano Adventures Sightreading books. The Sightreading Coach “listens” to the student play along with the score, and instantly grades... Continue Reading →

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