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break from music

The value of taking a break from music

October 28, 2021November 1, 2021 Michael Gallant

Taking time to practice, perform, learn, and experiment musically will make you a stronger artist, but taking a break from music can be helpful as well. Read the post

sight-reading music

Expand your musicianship and career by sight-reading music

June 28, 2021June 29, 2021 Michael Gallant

The ability to see written music for the first time and play it on the spot is a superpower that will open creative and career possibilities. Here are some tips to expand your skills at sight-reading music. Read the post.

McCoy Tyner

Things every musician and songwriter can learn from McCoy Tyner

August 6, 2020March 2, 2021 Michael Gallant

McCoy Tyner, a giant of jazz piano, embodied powerful lessons that music-makers of any sort can learn from. Read the post.

Gustavo Dudamel classical conductor

What can indie artists learn from a classical conductor?

February 12, 2020July 3, 2020 Michael Gallant

LA Philharmonic’s Gustavo Dudamel embodies principles and practices that will benefit music-makers of any style and genre. Read the post.

style of music

The case for playing every style of music

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 Michael Gallant

While it might be impossible to play EVERY style of music there is, you can gain confidence, experience, and new ideas playing in musical genres outside of your regular routine. Read the post.

remembering Chris Cornell

Five Takes on “Black Hole Sun” – Remembering Chris Cornell

June 19, 2017July 17, 2017 Michael Gallant

Though he covered tunes by many diverse artists, Cornell was no stranger to having his own songs covered as well; perhaps none has become as popular amongst other artists as Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun.” Read More.

Chris Cornell Cover Songs

Six things I learned watching Chris Cornell cover other people’s songs

June 6, 2017November 27, 2017 Michael Gallant

Listening to Chris Cornell cover various songs from a wide range of styles can teach you a lot about how to make the most of your own attempts. Read More.

bimusical people

Are you bimusical? You should be.

May 16, 2017May 16, 2017 Matt Davidson

As a musician, it’s important to listen to music genres outside of your own. The term “bimusical” has been coined to express a degree of fluency in different styles of music, and there are compelling reasons to aspire to being bi. Read More.

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