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Tension Chords
Friday, 22 May, 2009 – 15:35 | View Comments
Tension Chords

Using tension in your chords is very effective. Music (and life) is all a series of tension and release. So to play a chord that is outside of a key signature, it creates tension, which …

After School
Tuesday, 17 Mar, 2009 – 8:09 | View Comments
After School

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What should I do ‘After School’.
Listen. People tend to talk too much. Pay attention to others, learn from them, and grow.
Take risks. The …

I don’t have Patience
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 7:54 | View Comments
I don’t have Patience

Be patient. You’re going to need it – because success isn’t overnight, it takes time. Building friendships, relationships, and talents is a day-to-day operation. There was a time when you couldn’t walk, talk, write, or …

Preparation and Execution
Monday, 16 Mar, 2009 – 7:34 | View Comments
Preparation and Execution

Do whatever you do Every. Single. Day.
How to Prepare and Execute?
Be Well Rested. Eat well, sleep well. Your body is a machine that needs to be in top shape.
Warm Up. You’re no different than Lance …

Writing Crap Music
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 16:12 | View Comments
Writing Crap Music

One of my students claimed that she constantly wrote ‘Crap’ music. The trick is to never give up. Also, that music isn’t ‘crap’ – if it came from your heart than nothing could be further …

Advice: Do it every day
Tuesday, 10 Mar, 2009 – 9:21 | View Comments
Advice: Do it every day

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How Seventh Chords in Music Work!
Monday, 9 Mar, 2009 – 12:00 | View Comments
How Seventh Chords in Music Work!

Let’s explain How Seventh Chords Work! All music is a series of tension and release. The tension is created by the Seventh Chord, and the release is created from the resolution of the Tonic Chord. …

Rejected
Wednesday, 20 Aug, 2008 – 12:54 | View Comments
Rejected

Rejected
Rejection is the best thing that can ever happen to you. Stand tall, and be strong. Work hard, and never give up
Be happy when things don’t work out, because that means you’ve learned …