Practicing and playing music is good for ourselves and others. There’s a famous phrase, “Nero fiddled while Rome burned” which expresses the idea of totally missing the point in a moment of crisis. It’s based on the story of the famously depraved and ineffective Emperor playing his vi

Students often tell me they want to learn a song exactly as it is on the album but it’s not always a good idea. As teachers, we often simplify songs to make them more accessible to beginners but that’s not the only reason to make changes. Take the song Creep by Radiohead f

Would you like to be able to hear a song and know what the chords are before you even pick up your guitar? Are you interested in writing songs but don’t know where to start? Find out the most important thing you need to know about music theory in this free handout. Fill out my o

  Musings From Parenting In Quarantine        Like me, I know that you and your family are well into a reality that includes coronavirus, and probably some anxiety and uncertainty as well.      For most of us, our children are in the lower risk category, which is a relief. O

Secret #2: Turn Practice into a Motivating Habit Create a Practice Ritual With Habit Stacking   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Make It EASY To Pr

Secret #3: To Practice More, Eliminate the Competition Distraction is Stealing Your Time. Here’s How to Steal it Back.   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series

Secret #4: Make Practice a Priority with Time Blocking Make an Appointment with Yourself to do What You Love   COMING SOON!     Here’s a sneak peek at all the secrets to finding the time to do what you love we’ll discuss in this 4-part series! Secret #1: Mak

Secret #1: Make It EASY To Practice Guitar Priming Your Environment To Reduce “Activation Energy”        “I’d love to play guitar, but I don’t have the time!”      Have you ever told yourself that?       If you’ve ever been frustrated that you want to practice guitar but don’t se

       Do you ever have screen related conflict with your kids? I do! And I feel kinda bad about it. In fact, sometimes I wonder if it is worth the strain on the relationship to insist on things like no screens in bedrooms, reading before screens, etc.      But guess what I just