When I was a kid I was scared to death! Scared to death of people of critisizing or rejecting my own performance. In my high school jazz band I played Tenor Saxaphone, and we played the tune, “Respect” by Aretha Franklin. As you all know, “Respect” has this killer sax solo. And of course yours …
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What’s going on in the that musical numbskull of yours? =) The way we think, behave, feel, act, talk, believe and value will affect the way we approach our music career. At this age and time that I write this, musicians need a new way of thinking. 100 years from now musicians should be able …
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“I don’t appreciate you guys playing that disco jungle music here at church! I can teach you guys some things about music. I’ve been doing this for about 35 years.” The old beer bellied bass player said. My buddies looked at the dude with conceit. My 23 year old inexperienced mind said, “If you’ve …
Back when I was in the junior high intermediate band there was this kid named Robert. And man this kid sucked at clarinet. I don’t mean to be jerk but this kid squeaked and squawked every other quarter note. He seemed to be a very studious student, but just didn’t have the talent or skills …
“No, no please don’t!!” Betty shouted. “It’s the only way to overcome that fear..” I responded. “Out in the waiting room there are some parents and students just sitting there waiting. Let’s go and entertain them with your awesome talent.” I blurted. “Please no, pretty please don’t.” Betty stressful said. “Oh geez, you gotta work …
Mr Roland! I need you to get up and give me that magazine now! Okay. Okay! I grumbled. In my high school chemistry class for some reason I always seemed to finish my work at least 15 minutes early. I’m not a nerd I got a C grade at the end of the semester. In …
“He smelled like weed! Should we call him back?” I asked. Nah! If we do Ill keep getting the munchies during rehearsals. Haha! Jim giggled. “That’s the eighth drummer we’ve audition and ever single one had their ups and downs. Man, it’s hard finding the right guy..” I sighed. It’s always hard to find good …
Geez!! I can’t stand that annoying clicking sound! Grrr!!! My student Sandy for some reason can’t overcome the dislike of the metronome. I completely understand the metronome is very rigid and unemotional. It felt like she literally wanted to rip her ear loaves out. “The metronome is just another musician in the room that wants …
