Daily rhythm studies
I teach middle school band/orchestra/guitar classes. One of the most important things I teach besides note reading is rhythms. My...
What I bring to my Motown shows
Depending on the performance I play, also determines what I bring for the show. A show takes up my whole day, so I need to bring items...
Essential Book for the young music teacher!
I recently came across a very easy to read book for the music teacher. Don't let the title fool you that it is only geared towards band...
Soul Movie: My Thoughts
I finally got around to watching the movie Soul. My wife and I were lead to believe that the movie would have a focus on music. It was...
What my students need...supplemental material!
As a teacher, I always need to supplement the method books I use with all sorts of materials such as handouts. My students will lose...
One note at a time
I always incorporate some kind of ear training in my classroom. One game I like to play is one note, one shot. Students have to try and...
Developing your young Double Bassists'
I am presenting on Saturday, Jan. 18 at the Michigan Music Conference. My topic that I will be presenting on is "Developing your young...
Bass update
I finally got around to updating my James Johnston (Biffy Clyro) signature series Squier bass. I have always had plans in my head for...
My road gear
The road gear. I have an Ampeg portaflex 500w head, 1x15 cab, Squier 77' Vintage reissue jazz bass, James Johnston signature series...
Mark your scores/parts
I came across another great Dollar Tree find by the company INC. mechanical colored pencils with sharpeners. Everyone has a system to...