This past weekend I performed a show in Miramichi, NB with my band Fingal’s Rant. We were booked from 11am-4pm, and had lots of breaks planned. In the end we […]
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Learn how listening, humming, and practicing in phrases (not note-by-note) can help you truly know a tune from the inside out.
One of my favourite things in the world is playing music with others. Whether it’s a jam session, a band rehearsal, or a concert, there’s something magical about making music […]
There are certain topics that come up over and over again as I teach. One of them is “Why don’t my fiddle tunes sound like fiddle tunes?” There are many […]
Have you been practicing regularly but still feel like you’re not improving? It’s a common and frustrating experience for every musician. Progress doesn’t always move in a straight line, and […]
“I played it better at home!!!” I can’t count the number of times I’ve either thought or said those words, and it’s something I hear from my students frequently as […]
Have you ever picked up your violin (or any other instrument), started practicing, and realized—you’re just not feeling it? It happened to me not long ago while I was preparing […]
Well, I’m sure we’ve all been there—struggling with a tune, your bow’s squeaking, your fingers just won’t land where they should, and no matter how much you practice, the piece […]
After I wrapped up some recording work, I found myself thinking about what came next musically. It was time for some daily practice, and I’m proud to say I’ve stuck […]
As a fiddler, one of the most common questions I get asked is: “How can I play faster?” Speed can be a challenge for many fiddle players, whether you’re a […]