Episodes

  • Episode 8: Is Music Theory Important or Useful?
    Jan 20 2023

    In this episode we discuss the importance of music theory. Thanks to KommandantRex for the question.


    What is it for? Why should we learn it? Is it really that important?


    Big big thank you to my listeners in Philippines, India, Poland, Austria, from the UK and from America. Tell your friends and ask me questions to cover in the podcast.

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    10 mins
  • Episode 7: STAGE FRIGHT
    Jan 11 2023

    In this episode we will take a look at stage fright, otherwise known as performance anxiety.

    I am not an expert on this and have used my personal experience to discuss some of the strategies I use to deal with my own performance anxiety.

    I have also used the resources below for the information in this episode. I hope you find it as useful as I did. You might even recognise some things that you already do!

    Neuropsychology and Performance Anxiety | Priyanka Potdar

    How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and Don Greene

    The link below is a Tedx talk given by Megan Washington. An Australian musician who has had to learn to overcome her fear of public speaking. I find this very inspiring and I hope you get as much from it as I did. Enjoy!

    The Thing Is, I Stutter: Megan Washington

    If you enjoy what I am doing here please follow me on whatever streaming service you use. I also have an instagram and TikTok account where you can follow me and get little tips for practicing as well as, little bits of music theory information.

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    10 mins
  • Episode 6: The Grand Staff part 2
    Jan 5 2023

    In this episode we will discuss the treble and bass clefs, their other names, and how to read/remember the names of notes when they are put on these staves.

    The website discussed in the episode can be found here at sightreading.training so click that link and start practicing!


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    10 mins
  • Episode 5: The Grand Staff part 1
    Jul 6 2022
    This episode is all about introducing you to music theory that will give us a way of communicating with other musicians. We will cover two things: The Musical Alphabet The Staff Next episode will expand on what cover in this one. As always, if you have any questions about what has been covered in an episode, feel free to leave me some feedback. I love hearing from listeners.
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    9 mins
  • Episode 4: Finding the Motivation to Practice
    May 11 2022

    This episode was inspired by a question from Shannon. Thanks, Shannon.

    In this episode I discuss the ways I keep myself motivated to practice my instruments.

    Some of the things we will cover are:

    • Goal setting
    • Practice routines
    • Practice space
    • Finding inspiration
    • Jamming

    Keep the questions coming. I love getting the feedback and I love answering the questions!

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    26 mins
  • Episode 3: My Musical Life Part 1
    May 4 2022

    In this episode I answer the questions that I will ask my future guests.

    I discuss how I got into music and how music has been a huge part of my life. I talk about my biggest musical inspirations and how I have ended up here (sort of).

    I also answer Shannon's question about practice and motivation.

    If you're like Shannon, and you have questions for me, don't hesitate to ask! Click the link below and leave me a voice message.

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    25 mins
  • Episode 2: Scales (and how to practice them)
    Apr 7 2022

    In this episode we will discuss different ways you can practice scales and how to make sure that your practice has a purpose.

    Leave me a message, question, or feedback.

    If you want a specific episode, let me know.


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    16 mins
  • Episode 1: Resources
    Apr 1 2022

    Where can you find them? What are the best resources? Here's what I think...

    Brush up on your theory with:

    musictheory.net

    teoria.com

    sightreading.training

    Jam Tracks

    guitartonemaster.com

    All of these are excellent resources that I use all the time.

    Don't forget to use Spotify and Apple Music or whatever streaming platform you prefer.

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    8 mins