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Ramping up for the big gig

August 28, 2020October 13, 2020 Michael Gallant

When you’re planning for a big gig, use these strategies to prepare and practice so you play, perform, stream, and record with success. Read the post.

killer live show

Work To Create A Killer Live Show

October 14, 2019October 30, 2019 Randy Chertkow and Jason Feehan

To create a show that packs the house, you have to do more than just play your recorded music live. You have an entire stage to create a spectacle that draws people in and makes an emotional connection. Read the post.

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Make the most of rehearsal time

August 9, 2019August 15, 2019 Andre Calilhanna

There are lots of recipes for successful band rehearsals and these tips might help you refocus and prepare to rehearse with purpose. Read the post.

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Playing at Carnegie Hall … with five days’ notice

February 14, 2019February 14, 2019 Michael Gallant

When I had the opportunity to be playing at Carnegie Hall with the great Wouter Kellerman, I had to say yes. With the gig five days away, thoughtful, strategic practicing helped get the music where it needed to be in a short amount of time. Read the post.

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Deliberate practice helps you become a better musician

December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 Marc Gelfo

Growth as a musician requires a practical approach, which can include the use of programs and apps to help organize and incentivize deliberate practice sessions. Read the post.

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Studying song structure can help you learn new material quickly

April 27, 2018April 27, 2018 Michael Gallant

Strategies that involve focused listening and practice are key to learning new material quickly, and looking closely at song structure can lessen the amount of time it takes you to get from first listen to a strong, quality performance. Read the post.

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8 tips to help you learn new music … fast

April 19, 2018April 27, 2018 Michael Gallant

If you’re in a situation where you have to learn lots of new music in a very short time, these tips can help you develop a strategy so you can tackle the task and perform with confidence. Read the post.

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Challenge yourself when music practice gets stale

January 30, 2017March 22, 2017 Dave Kusek

If your music practice routine has plateaued, it’s time to challenge yourself and try something new. We’ve got tips to get you out of your creative rut. Read More.

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Band rehearsal lessons I learned from Jazz at Lincoln Center

July 28, 2016July 28, 2016 Michael Gallant

Whatever your style of music or size of your ensemble, there’s a lot I learned watching the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra that you can apply to your next band rehearsal. Read More.

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Band rehearsal tips: Can you be over-rehearsed?

February 28, 2015March 26, 2019 Andre Calilhanna and Tom Jackson

When people come to me for band practice tips, one of the questions I get asked a lot is, “What’s too much rehearsal? We want to keep it spontaneous.” Well, spontaneous is one thing, and winging it is another. And most people wing it. When you’re making it up as you go onstage, instead of in rehearsal, you’ll never be great, consistently. Read more.

Becoming a great musician is easier when you know what mistakes to avoid

Five mistakes keeping you from becoming a great musician

February 26, 2015February 18, 2019 Bobby Borg

Updated February 2019. Becoming a great musician isn’t easy, but avoiding these mistakes will increase your odds for success. Read the post.

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Rehearsing with a purpose

February 10, 2015August 11, 2016 Andre Calilhanna and Tom Jackson

Most bands, when they rehearse, even for a big show, will rehearse for a couple of days, run through the songs to make sure they’re “tight,” work out the musical parts, and then go out onstage and hope something good will happen. They have no idea what they’re trying to accomplish. Read more.

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