David LaneMay 1, 20233 minpracticingPractice Basics: Residual Effects of Practice(This is a revision of a post from my old blog, originally posted May 21, 2014) 9 years ago, I was in the midst of rehearsing a show as...
David LaneApr 17, 20238 minmusic genres25 Essential Classical Pieces to KnowThis was originally posted on my old blog on April 15, 2020. I can't tell you how often I ask a question like this in a lesson: Have you...
David LaneFeb 6, 20238 minthe musician toolkitThe Overtone Series: What It Is, and Why You Should Know It?In lessons, there's a subject that comes up at some point with every student, and I get both excited and slightly anxious when it...
David LaneJan 27, 20236 minpracticingTwo Approaches to Learning Music(This is a revision of a post from my old blog originally posted on May 9, 2020) As a teacher, I love it when intermediate students reach...