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Free Lessons

Which is better: reading music or playing by ear?

Posted on May 11, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I got an email today that highlighted a problem that I want to address.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged pedagogy, play by ear
Thoughts

How to sell in 2010

Posted on May 4, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

As consumers, we live in happy times.  We can get quality products at cheap prices with good customer service and fast delivery.  We can publicly hold accountable any company that mistreats us.  The hardest part of being a consumer is sifting through all the options. On the other hand, most retailers are not in great […]

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged business
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The importance of rhythm

Posted on May 3, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Here is something we all need to work on.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged rhythm
Free Lessons

Chord substitutions: Does the ii chord sub for the IV or V?

Posted on April 14, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

An interesting question.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged chord substitutions, reharmonization, video
Free Lessons

The ultimate chord substitution

Posted on April 1, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

If you are a pianist, you need to watch this one.

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Free Lessons

Myths about preludes

Posted on March 29, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Ideas about how to make a prelude effective.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged church piano
Free Lessons

What makes a melody good or bad?

Posted on March 21, 2010August 7, 2017 by Greg Howlett

An analysis of the melodies of a few songs.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged arranging, melody
Thoughts

Should you give music away for free?

Posted on March 17, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

Some thoughts from the experts.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged music business
Thoughts

How to start your own business

Posted on March 5, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

The answers may surprise you.

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Posted in Thoughts  |  Tagged business
Free Lessons

Should you change a composer's music?

Posted on March 2, 2010June 18, 2019 by Greg Howlett

I am surprised that this is even debatable.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged improvisation, pedagogy, performance
Free Lessons

Performance thoughts

Posted on February 16, 2010 by Greg Howlett

A key part of performance is handling mistakes properly.

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Posted in Free Lessons  |  Tagged performance
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