What is Improvisation?
Improvisation in music can be defined as the spontaneous creation of a melody line. For beginning guitarists it can sometimes be difficult to improvise or learn how to write a guitar solo which does
Tips & Tricks
How to Write a Guitar Solo When You Improvise (Without Sounding Repetitive)
Music Space Episode 1 – Ricky Horton & the Importance of Rhythm and Melody in Learning Music
A big thanks to everyone who joined us for the very first episode of Music Space! With our guest Ricky Horton from Jacksonville, Florida – a talented young guitarist, producer and song writer who
Music Space Pilot Episode – Guitar Fingerstyle and Strumming Lessons
Hi Guys,
I hope you enjoyed Learn To Play Music’s first ‘Music Space’ hangout show. I had a great time testing out the set and the equipment, and chatting with those who tuned in live.
Learning How to Read Music – Why Music Theory Still Matters for Musicians
To learn how to read music is oftentimes the bane of beginning musicians. Its complex, some of the vocabulary is, frankly, antiquated and some of the conventions are born of aesthetics that went out of
Which Piano? John Lennon’s Imagine White Piano
John Lennon’s Imagine White Piano. Take a look at the film clip of John’s haunting and bittersweet song and you’ll see him playing an unmistakable white piano. The grand piano shown here is similar to the instrument John
Jazz Phrasing for Beginners: Jazz Eighth Notes
The essential building block in jazz phrasing is the eighth note. It is also one of the most misunderstood components of the genre, particularly by beginners. While I believe that a true jazz feel can only be