Rehearsal and Requirements

I've long held the theory that rehearsals are as much for people's confidence as anything. When the band leader says there is one thing he's concerned about, nail that part first and make him happy. If you're lucky, he won't keep doing it with more parts. Instead, he'll be happy and impressed. Then you can move on to the rest of the parts you are worried about.

Wed, 2011 02 23 at 3:03 PM |Permalink for this entry

Exercise!

The idea is if I write these on my iPhone they will be shorter yet more frequent. We will see.

Lately I've simply been working on some finger exercises and jazz stuff. Believe it or not, I've never practiced all 12 (15) scales. I've always gotten away with it until now. Little did I realize how much that held me back. I've also been revisiting Hanon book one. Anything to get these fingers playing like they should!

Wed, 2011 02 23 at 7:04 AM |Permalink for this entry