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Why Tablature?
A debated topic amongst guitar students and teachers is the use of tablature. Modern guitar tablature (tab) is a system of lines...
CSM
May 12, 20233 min read


Learning by Teaching
One of my favorite teaching techniques is letting my students teach me. This allows students to verbalize what they’ve learned.
Jamey Mann
Mar 9, 20233 min read


Choosing a Better Recital Song
Recital season is looming on the horizon, and it’s time to make song selections! In the name of fairness, I make a point to give students...
Alyssa Cowell
Feb 19, 20232 min read


Martin Luther King and the Symphony of Brotherhood
During the great March on Washington in 1963, as marchers for civil rights linked their arms and joined their voices together in song,...
Matt Ogden
Jan 16, 20239 min read


Making Music an Important Part of the Holiday Season
It’s That Time of Year! December is in full swing and we’re getting ready for family celebrations. It’s easy to get lost in all the...
Alyssa Cowell
Dec 24, 20222 min read


How to Take a Bow (For Guitarist) and Why It’s Important
An important part of learning an instrument and performing is bowing properly. Often overlooked, taking a bow properly puts the finishing...
Jamey Mann
Nov 3, 20223 min read


Let’s Make an Egg Shaker!
My favorite egg shaker cracked recently, boo! Instead of hopping on Amazon or running to a local music store, I thought it might be fun...
Alyssa Cowell
Oct 17, 20222 min read


My Rules
0ver the course of my playing and teaching career I’ve developed a couple rules. These rules are simple, but effective for the students...
Jamey Mann
Jul 15, 20223 min read
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