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-- Announcement --  Did you know... That Dave Brummet has started a new blog just for drummers and percussionists? This is where you will find inspiring quotes for musicians, advice for managing gigs and travelling between them, help with technical issues, recommended resources to blow your mind, tips for music teachers, the business of music and much more.  https:// drumitwithbrummet.blogspot.com   We also welcome submissions to this particular blog. If you have an article you'd like to share, would like to network with Dave, ask him to cover a topic, or any other communication simply email us (via website).  ~~   Visit the Brummet's @:  http://BrummetMedia.ca ~~

How to Look After Your Instruments On The Road * Written by Rory Oza - a freelance content writer on range of subjects including finance. If you're a musician who travels with equipment, then you know the challenges you face in caring for your instrument for on the road. Having musician's insurance is an essential requirement to cover you in those situations where you need to replace or repair an instrument quickly. This is especially true for travelling musicians whose livelihood is entwined with their instrument. Whatever equipment you carry on the road, here are the most important tips to remember to ensure you protect your instrument while on the move. Chances are, if you're on the road, you've had your instrument long enough already to know how to look after it at home. You keep it cased, stow it safely, clean it regularly and look it over for any marks or damage. The road though isn't a normal environment and looking after your instrument means following some ...

Announcements: * Check out:  https://www.crestonvalleykootenaylakeroute.com/news-and-events/events  to find all kinds of local events listed, including our upcoming workshops! * We can now be found in these local business websites:  www.ShopCreston.ca  (not much info here tho) and on  KootenayConnect.com   * Our little Gift Shop in the studio has grown! ...check it out when you drop in next : ) * Have you seen our special resource pages on our blog? Click  HERE  to view music/art resources and  HERE  for nonprofit organizations within the Creston area.  

Do You Want to Be a Musician   ...Or Just Learn to Play Songs?  *Written by: Denver Chetty is a musician, music teacher and entrepreneur. Visit the 12-Notes blog, discover new artists/music and sign up for the newsletter via: http://www.12notes.co  Whenever I meet a student for the first time I ask them a few questions:  - Why do you want to learn to play the guitar?  - What's your favourite type of music?  Who are your favourite artists/bands?  - Do you want to be a musician or do you just want to learn to play songs? The last question always baffles them. The common response to that question is: - " Is there a difference? " The answer is " Yes, there is a huge difference... to me anyway ." If a student just wants to learn to play songs then I find the songs that they like, work it out in different keys and then teach them the chords and anything else that they need to play the song exactly the way they hear it. This method is...

Learning to Drum *Written by  Cat Harvey    ( http://www.copycatwriter.com )  Note : Did you see yesterday's post on teaching drums?. There are a variety of grip styles that can be used on the drumstick when playing the drums. Some constants are that they should be held between the thumb and index finger, about a third of the way up the stick. It's important that the sticks be balanced and allow for a good swing. Finding the balance is tricky at first, but becomes second nature as playing progresses. We'll look at the two main grip distinctions here. Traditional Grip This style grip is very common in jazz drumming and in corps drumming. Corp drummers carry their drum on their hip. It's difficult to use a matched grip, where the stick is held the same in both hands. Also, the traditional grip is a softer tap. Rather than gripping the sticks, they rest in the pocket of the thumb and index finger. Find the balance, and rest the stick on you...