As a music teacher, I’ve spent years guiding students through the complexities of harmony, scales, and progressions. One of the most fascinating (and sometimes frustrating) topics that comes up is functional harmony. Learning about it is undeniably important for developing musical intuition. However, I’ve seen students—and even myself—fall into a trap where analyzing harmony becomes […]

Imagine a world where a person has never heard a single note of music. No melodies, no rhythms, no harmonies. Now, introduce them to a set of instruments and ask: Can they become proficient at playing music without any guidance? It’s a fascinating thought experiment that challenges everything we assume about how music is learned […]

As a music teacher with years of experience, I often get asked, “How do people go about making fingerstyle arrangements for guitar?” It’s a question that resonates with musicians from various backgrounds, whether they’re pianists trying to write for guitar or self-taught guitarists looking to expand their skills. Fingerstyle arranging is an art that requires […]

Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into a topic that I know many musicians struggle with: reading and counting rhythms. Let’s be real—learning to count rhythms accurately can be one of the most challenging parts of music, especially for those of us who feel confident in other areas like scales, chords, or music theory. If you’re […]