Author Archives: Chris

Ben Stahl on “The Joy of Painting”

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Chris

I’ve been a big fan of Bob Ross and his show “The Joy of Painting,” since I was a kid. Now that his episodes have been uploaded to an official YouTube account I’ve been a frequent watcher. This episode in … Continue reading →

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Bass Guitar Guided Improv Sheet

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Chris

I’m currently working with a student whose knowledge of theory and playing is sound, but he finds himself uncomfortable when asked to play music with friends in a ‘jam’ setting. We’re working on various musical approaches that can help to … Continue reading →

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Beginner Guitar Practice Packet

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Chris

I made this packet for one of my first beginner guitar students, but I think it can help anyone who is motivated to learn on their own. It assumes that you know how to read basic rhythms and chord diagrams, … Continue reading →

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Further Practice Musings

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Chris

The following are some more thoughts I’ve had about practicing. You can find my old thoughts here. Let’s Talk Practice: If there is any concrete law to making music it is this: what you practice, you will perform. It makes … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Practicing

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Chris

New students are often told to ‘practice, practice practice!’ but are just as often never taught how to practice effectively. In this busy age it is more important than ever to maximize the efficiency of your practice so that each … Continue reading →

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