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Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the cajon and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person cajon lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…

Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) bass guitar and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person bass lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to video tutoring and…

The Mixolydian Mode is the fifth mode of the Diatonic/Major Scale. Let’s look and listen to it with a bit more detail. The Mixolydian mode is often described as the white keys on the keyboard from G-G’. This gives us the following intervallic series: w-w-h-w-w-h-w *w=whole step // h=half step* And the notation looks like this:…

Guitar action is an incredibly important aspect of a guitar setup. First and foremost, it affects comfort and playability but also plays a role in potential string gauge options and may even affect the guitar’s overall tone. Does guitar action/string height affect tone? Guitar action (the height between the frets and the strings) affects tone…

Money is important, and as songwriters, there are plenty of ways to earn a living. Whether your goal is to go full-time or to produce some extra money on the side, it’s useful to know the income streams available to make a living with your art. The types and viability of the income streams available…

The violin is a popular string instrument with a beautiful range of tones, widely accepted in orchestral and folk music genres, along with many more musical styles. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play violin and practicing/playing regularly. You could be wondering if it’s worth picking up a violin…