Music at Windrush Estate Winery
Not only does Windrush produce some delightful VQA wines, they also regularly host world-class concerts in their purpose built Concert Hall.
Making A Guitar Arrangement of “O Little Town of Bethlehem”
Every Christmas, I make festive sheet music for my students and myself. One of the pieces I made this year is a guitar arrangement for O Little Town of Bethlehem.
What I Did This Summer
It’s hard to believe that it’s already mid August, yet here we more than half-way through the summer of ‘24.
Fretboard Diagrams
The guitar is an amazing instrument, and may be the most versatile instrument in common use today. Its versatility derives in large part from its tuning and and the layout of the fretboard.
Why I Make My Own Sheet Music
I became proficient at making high quality, individualized sheet music during the pandemic, and the benefit to students was apparent immediately. I was able to present them with exactly what they needed so they could learn what they wanted.
How and Why I Teach the Way I Do
I tailor lessons to the individual student. I have always loved music, and my life has been enriched by music, so I believe helping students find a lifelong connection to music is the most important thing I do.
One Octave Scales in Three Positions in 12 Keys
The most common one octave scale positions in all 12 keys. These are a great way to begin to see the different shapes a major can take on the classical guitar and the electric guitar and will prepare you for 2 octave scales.
Reading Rhythmic Notation and Rhythm Exercises
No matter what instrument you play, practising stand-alone rhythm exercises can help build skill and confidence.