“Do we really have to play it in all 12 keys Mr. Roland??” Corey said. “Yup..” I answered back. “Ok, just as long as long as my brain doesn’t melt and come out of my ears.” Corey mumbled. “Maybe just a little. But, don’t worry I got the brain melting first aid kid on my …
“Dude, that guy sucks!” I turned my head to the left and gave Peter a stern look when he mentioned that. “Well, the guys not Herbie Hancock but he’s pretty good, besides he’s an awesome guy to work with. I’d work with him anytime.” I mentioned. “Maybe, I would.” Peter retorted. “Whatever man!” I blurted. …
The atmosphere was electric, the bass was grooving! It was 45 minutes of funky smooth grooving music that got everybody moving their hips. The band was killing it and the singer was leading the charge with electric vocals at the illustrious House of Blues Hollywood. Overall what a great gig. After the show you get …
The crowd noise was getting louder. “When are you guys starting?” Shouted somebody in the crowd. Usually before a gig I get anxious because I want to start making music immediately. Finally, Freddy P. got on the drums and started the groove. Then I grabbed my bass and joined in. After that each member jumped …
My favorite movie is Amadeus. The movie is about one of the great composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. It won best picture in 1985 plus many other awards. It wasn’t until when I was teenager in the 90’s was the first time I saw it. What an awesome movie. Mozart is considered one of histories great …
Who is the greatest music director of all time? The winner is…. Johann Sebastien Bach! Bach rules all. He is not only consider probably the greatest composer that ever lived, but also the greatest worship music director that ever lived. Bach, was born in 1685 in Eisenach, Thuringia, Germany, into a family of amazing musicians. From …
Summer of 2008 At a small church in Lynwood, Ca, I was music director for quite some time. That summer they were reconstructing the church alter. I helped redesign the stage and it came out pretty good, I was happy with it at least. One night at rehearsal I presented a new tune from hillsongs. …
Let’s jump in Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine and go back to the past… In the year 2000, when I started teaching music I didn’t have a guideline on what to teach. I didn’t have a bachelors degree in education and as of today I still don’t have one. Now, 15 plus successful years later …
