Paint Mode We have been building an addition onto our home. For about the last 10 days, we have been in paint mode. We’re at the stage in the building where the finishing touches – well, almost the finishing touches – are happening. I have looked forward to this part of the project. There is [...]
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It’s all in the prep!
Posted by Mary Ellen on July 14, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/07/14/its-all-in-the-prep/
Be. Here. Now.
Be. Here. Now. I am backstage waiting to go on to play a show. There are about a dozen of us in the “green room” – dancers, singers, musicians, actors – all laughing, talking, touching up makeup and singing softly. There is a lot going on. Then I notice my friend, Dan, sitting quietly off [...]
Posted by Mary Ellen on May 25, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/05/25/be-here-now/
Improvisational Practice Videos
For any woodwind, brass or string player – you can use these videos to practice improvisation. I created some videos for you to use when you want to practice your improvisation skills. Watch the intro video first. Then use either the A concert drone or Bb concert drone video — or both! Musician’s Motivator on [...]
Posted by Mary Ellen on May 11, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/05/11/improvisational-practice-videos/
Practice Like A Ninja!
Today’s Musician’s Motivator is a a guest post from my friend and piano/vocal teacher, David Hastings. David has written a fun post about experiencing more effective practice sessions. David writes: Let’s get it straight. I am not a Ninja. I have never met a Ninja. I have never played a Ninja on TV. However, I do [...]
Posted by Mary Ellen on April 26, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/04/26/practice-like-a-ninja/