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…
Victor Wooten on Woodsongs: An Illuminating Session for Musicians
Hey friends! Today I wanted to talk about an event that I attended back in October 2021 in Lexington, KY, that has stayed with me ever since. It was a combination lecture/performance by Victor Wooten, one of the greatest bass…
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Tabla Transcendence: Exploring the Rhythmic Connection Between Tabla and Rap
Music's portability allows it to transcend borders and cultures, bringing together diverse traditions in unexpected and captivating ways. As an ethnomusicologist and composer, I've been fascinated by music's wanderlust as it travels across the globe, carried by the hearts and…
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Turning Challenges into Your Greatest Ally: A Musician's Story
We all have those things that trip us up, those challenges that seem built-in to our personalities. For me, it's entitlement. It's a sneaky little monster that's been lurking in the shadows for a long time, disguised as a need…
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Welcome to the Journey: Finding Your Truth in Music
This is the beginning of something exciting – a space dedicated to exploring the joys, struggles, and everything in between of pursuing a life in music. Maybe you, like me, didn't have a straight shot to your passion. Perhaps you…
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