Here’s the second part on how to handle nervousness, stage fright and anxiety performing music in public : 1. Single out one area of your playing that is the top priority among things to remember Think about this not when you are performing, but before you go on stage. […]
The benefits of singing are undoubted. Singing allows the true you to come out, it allows a freedom of expression, rarely seen in other acts. It is also character building since, for many people, singing in front of others, especially in public, is nerve wracking. In the last few years, […]
The heart is pounding and races faster, the hands shake. Many people experience anxiety when they become the centre of attention. Many musicians are not able to perform their best as a result of an increased anxiety level. While some believe it is important to experience some […]
Dynamics and articulation are about how each note is played. Without incorporating these into your playing, music will sound ‘one-dimensional’. Below is a list of what you must know to take your performances to the next level. Dynamics Dynamics are indicators of the relative intensity or volume of a musical […]
The word “exam” strikes fear in the hearts of many. Of course it doesn’t have to be that way if you approach it with the right attitude. 1. Prepare as well as you can so that whatever the result, you can truly say you did your very best. Sometimes not […]
By Toshi Gupta Music is a gift which you can give to your child through sending him/her into a professional music class which will be an experience of a lifetime for them. Music is like any sport which requires coordination. Through music a child learns to sing and keep rhythm […]
By Ugo Onwutalu As the beginning of my other article on practice says: “practice is a dirty word”. The realisation that you’ll have to put in the time (in particular, hours) to get the results you want to be a great , stop many potential great musicians dead in their […]
Second part in a piano video tutorial series on the song ‘New Day’. This lesson looks at the opening melody using the right hand and the accompanying left hand chords.
By Toshi Gupta Music is a gift which you can give to your child through sending him/her into a professional music class which will be an experience of a lifetime for them. Music is like any sport which requires coordination. Through music a child learns to sing and keep rhythm […]
One of the most important aspects in teaching improvisation is to create a situation where the pupil feels safe from negativity. They have to feel that errors are part of the learning process. This in turn, will build confidence and trust – the most important aspect in a teacher-pupil relationship. […]
Dynamics and articulation are about how each note is played. Without incorporating these into your playing, music will sound ‘one-dimensional’. Below is a list of what you must know to take your performances to the next level. Dynamics Dynamics are indicators of the relative intensity or volume of a musical […]
Getting lost among the billions of videos already viewed on YouTube each day is quite easy so in order to stand out, use the following ten tips (in no particular order) for creating a plan and turning your YouTube channel into a hub for conversation and interaction. 1. Customise Your […]
Do I buy a Yamaha, Yanigasawa, Keilworth, Jupiter, Trevor James or Selmer? Alexander Classique, Rico Royal, or Vandoren v12 reed? What about buying from a music store or a mail-order service? Whether you’re a student, enthusiast or it’s your musical hobby, here are some beginners saxophone buying tips to get […]
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