Let me present a scenario to you. This is a scenario that just about every music major in college encounters at least once in their lifetime. We shall meet the main player in this scenario: Mr. Snuffygins. (He’s hypothetically named and not named after anyone in particular.) Mr. Snuffygins can be anyone in your life…
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Music Mission No. 1 Results
Results: Somewhat satisfactory. I worked on some scales and they went fine. I actually got a little songwriting in, which is a miracle. I normally never get into songwriting, but inspiration was afoot and I found it… Or it found me. I made a lot of progress with Bach, I do believe. I seem to…
Music Mission No. 1: March 28th, 2011
I’ve got a bit to do in an hour and a half. But tonight, the goal is to get some jazz in. I’ve been learning Lullaby of Birdland by George Shearing and for some reason, chording and I don’t mix. I need to branch out and be a little more creative. So tonight, I will…
In the Footsteps of Bach
I’m following in the footsteps of Bach. Sure, by playing his various Inventions and delving into counterpoint, yes, I have been following his method of mastering the piano. But truly, I’ve been following in his footsteps for the last few months by being a church musician and dedicating my talents to the Lord. I figure,…
No Business like Show Business
It’s come time that I finally get down to business… Quite literally. Business. Show business! That feels so cool to say, you know… Show biz… I imagine some Italian mobster from the 1950s with a cigar in his mouth, waving his hand around authoritatively from the directors chair when I say that. Which is a…