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Jazz Scales: The Augmented Scale

The Augmented Scale Last time, we talked about the blues scale and how it is often the first “jazz” scale […]

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Tips for Recording Live Music

While there are countless different methods to record live music, the principles of recording are universally similar. Recording live music […]

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Guitar Gear: A Beginner’s Guide

A musician is ever dependent on their gear. This is particularly true of guitarists, as the popularity of the instrument […]

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Elements of a Song

Even experienced songwriters and seasoned musicians listen to music without knowing exactly what is they’re listening to sometimes. Elements of […]

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Testing Room Acoustics for Musicians

The impact and importance of room acoustics are rarely acknowledged by musicians. Everything about a room— the shape, the furniture, […]

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The Importance of Creativity in Piano Lessons

Creativity in piano lessons allows teaching to be flexible. I dedicate about half of the lesson to the individual needs […]

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How to Become a Music Producer

For many musicians and music lovers, to be a music producer is the absolute dream job. You get to spend […]

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Different Piano Types: An Introduction and Pricing Guide

With so many different piano types out there, it’s easy to get bogged down with looks, sizes, abilities, and sounds. […]

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Mixing Basics: Intro to Audio Mixing

There are two instances when you need to mix audio: when an album is being recorded and when a band […]

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Song Structure Tips for Songwriters

For a lot of people, music is a shapeless force that pops in and out of their day like a […]

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