Damian OxboroughComments Off on As with any language, the key to learning an instrument is REGULARITY
How is learning a musical instrument like learning a language? When I was young I used to hear my parents discussing my musical “talents” with their friends, and reference would often be made of how music and languages go together well. I never really understood why the grown-ups would say this – it just seemed like a trope that got… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Lesson Availability, w/c 11th November 2019
Those of you who have had lessons recently will notice that my music room has had a bit of a makeover; I have covered one of the walls in signs that are a summary of my philosophy about learning (yes, music, but also in general) and about how to live a healthy, happy and balanced life. I think one of… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on How to accurately measure the tempo of music
A week or so ago I came across a really nifty tool online for measuring the exact tempo of a piece of music. My student was asking me about how to decide on the metronome setting he should choose while practising a particular song. My initial reaction was that you must listen to it, estimate the pace in bpm (ballads… Read more »
Damian OxboroughComments Off on Immerse yourself in what you’re learning..
… you might just be surprised by what you discover … I often tell my students that the best way to learn a musical instrument (or anything else, for that matter) is to make it part of your everyday life. I try to live by this principle myself in my own learning; my close friends, family and students will know… Read more »
