“Can musicians learn how to improve rhythm and timing?” “I practice with a metronome, how come I don’t feel confident playing with other musicians?” “How come I never feel like I’m playing ‘in the pocket’?” “Why can’t I improvise without losing my place?” I’ve heard these questions often from musicians...
Jan 8, 2018 (Updated Nov 30, 2021) How is it possible that some guitarists continue getting better year after year while some of us stay pretty much the same for decades? It’s because guitar practice is a skill in and of itself. We have to become aware of what’s not...
Do you love songwriting? Do you want to write good songs that people absolutely love? I believe it’s possible with hard work, steady practice and brutal honesty. While songwriting isn’t my full-time gig, I still have big dreams and I’m constantly trying to write better songs. The following tips have made my process a lot...
Many guitar players currently practicing their strumming, scales, licks and improvisation are also looking to improve their overall timing using a metronome app. This is a smart move. What they quickly discover is that there are tons of options, and many of them are more or less exactly the same. Which metronome app is...
Modal Buddy for guitar is a fun and unique practice tool that teaches you modal theory in one day. It’s also a jam tool that provides looping backing tracks, scale charts, and let’s you explore the anatomy of modal scales. Now you (and your students) can conquer modes quickly and...
Many piano players currently practicing their fingering, scales, runs and improvisation are also looking to improve their overall timing using a metronome app. This is a smart move. What they quickly discover is that there are tons of options, and many of them are more or less exactly the same. Which metronome app is the best?...
If you’re practicing an instrument or writing music to a metronome, you’re already on the right track. The more you use a metronome, the better your timing will be, and the more professional you’ll sound. But there’s a catch. Most metronomes feature only non-musical click sounds. While these won’t get...
Metronome apps are a common practice tool that all musicians should be using to improve their internal clock. There are many great ones out there. However, even the best metronome apps may not suit your current musical goals. Worse, they may be slowing down your progress. Here are 6 signs...
For practicing a musical instrument, drum machines are a good improvement over metronomes. They can give you the real feel of a drummer and let you program essential things like bar-breaks, time-signature flips, and dynamically shifting beats – which can really help your musicality. However, the huge downside is that drum...