The Practice of Practice

Music practice and sports practice share similarities in their dedication to improvement and mastery, but they also exhibit distinct differences due to the nature of the activities involved. Here are some key ways in which music practice differs from sports practice: Physical vs. Mental: Sports practice often involves physical training and conditioning, where athletes work on their strength,…

The Real Book – 99% Invisible

Fascinating episode from one of the best, most varied and interesting podcasts out there, 99% Invisible. I don’t normally post redirects like this, but this one is worth it. Go check it out! Since the mid-1970s, almost every jazz musician has owned a copy of the same book. It has a peach-colored cover, a chunky, 1970s-style logo, and a black plastic binding. It’s delightfully…

Why are guitarists all a little crazy? (5-Note Example)

Louis Armstrong’s Black & Blues — Official Trailer 

Victoria Victoria, Charlie Hunter – Over My Shoulder (acoustic) 

The Fascinating Psychology of Music – YouTube

Only in Japan: “Symphony No.9, Boogie” by 167 Musicians playing Theramins inside Matryoshka Dolls

The Easy Way To Get Good At Music

Sona Jobarteh: The 60 Minutes Interview

Sona Jobarteh was gracious enough to let me interview her about practic for the book/audiobook The Practice of Practice. I’m so glad she is getting this kind of attention. She deserves it. Check out her website and her music.

Man With WORLD’S LOWEST VOICE Sings “Lonesome Road”

More on Mr. Storms and some other recordings here.

Learning the Blues with Wynton Marsalis

The Essence of Good Practice

This is paradoxically the hardest and yet easiest thing to do in practice. Summed up superbly by Charlie Porter.

Jacob Collier Plays the Audience

Alt Music History As a Circuit Diagram

From James Quail and the good folks at WIRED. See the original article and notes on the piece and artist.

Do You Need Theory to Play Music?