Ali Hassan

One of the most beautiful things about music is that it defies the mind-body split that has guided a lot of the ways in which we see ourselves ever since Descartes put the idea in our heads. For music is…

Hey there! I hope you had a great day and I welcome you to the fifth part of my basic musicianship series. I'm excited to share with you today some of my favorite ways to connect with your voice to…

Independence isn't a skill widely discussed except by percussionists, pianists, or instrumentalists who require more than one limb. Or two limbs working in sync - I see you, guitarists! However, it can be incredibly useful for everybody who aspires to…

Breathwork isn't just a buzzword tossed around in yoga classes or therapy. Breathing well is essential to musicking. 

I cannot stress this enough! 

If you are serious about your growth as a musician, you have to incorporate breathwork into…

I remember when I first started singing seriously, knowing when to sing challenged me far more than what to sing. This shortcoming became evident as I began making music with others. I was either behind or ahead of them. I…

Welcome to my basic musicianship series! Here I'll give you a quick and dirty rundown of things that have helped me in my musical journey and can do the same for you! Let's begin.
I find it very strange that…