Minor Scale Exercises
This week I wrote a little set of exercises for my students that explore the different types of minor scales. The exercises are in the form of five four-bar tunes, that I’ve transposed into all the keys for easy practising.
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How To Make The Most Of Your Practice Notebook
A dedicated notebook for your music practice can be an incredibly useful tool for aiding your musical learning and keeping you on track. In this post I’ve listed some of the benefits of keeping a music notebook, and suggested some ways you can use your notebook to your advantage.
Starting A New Instrument As An Adult
I often hear adult students expressing regret that they either gave up an instrument as a child, or never learned one in childhood at all. They feel that they are late to the game, and most seem to hold the belief that they would have found the learning process easier or been able to pick the physical technique up faster had they started younger.