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Jamey MannSep 193 min readStop Going Through the Motions“Stop Going Through the Motions!”, something that I heard screamed across the football field as a kid. This refers to anyone on the...
Alyssa CowellSep 193 min readBuilding a Medieval Harp – Part 1Folklore Village is a folk craft school near Dodgeville, WI that offers a variety of classes covering many art mediums. The “Build a...
Jamey MannSep 133 min readThe Cult of BusySomething that frustrates me as a teacher is the excuse “I’m sooooo busy”. Which to me does not change the fact that you did not...
Alyssa CowellSep 132 min readPerformance Etiquette Reminders for the Upcoming Recital SeasonAs the school year begins and the recital season draws closer, it’s a good time to review some performance etiquette practices! You’ve...
CSMAug 143 min readBar ChordsOne of the most difficult techniques new guitar students face is the dreaded bar chord. A bar is when a guitarist uses one finger to...
CSMJun 22, 20233 min readUnleash the Power of Music Activities in the SummerAs the days grow longer and the sun shines brighter, summer brings with it a sense of excitement and adventure. It's the perfect time to...
CSMMay 12, 20233 min readWhy Tablature? A debated topic amongst guitar students and teachers is the use of tablature. Modern guitar tablature (tab) is a system of lines...