You're reading through the notebook and understand the Listening Assignment (LA) and Practice Pass, but now you see the words "Comp: Thunderstorm". What does this mean?
Music isn't just playing the notes some long-dead composer wrote, music is about creativity. When I was a kid, I could spend hours making up my own music on the piano. And while I no longer have the luxury of spending hours doodling around on the piano, it's something I still do for fun. Creat.....
Read MorePracticing is hard work. It takes time, dedication, work ethic, and self discipline. Sometimes, it's easy to see the reward when you sail through your books and conquer song after song. Other times, you can feel stuck in a rut. Life happens. Certain songs become archenemies. Practicing seems like the ultimate drudgery.
Enter the Practice Pass.
Pitched to me by a creative student a few years ago.....
Read MoreYou've all seen it in your notebook: the letters LA followed by a name. What is all this for?
LA stands for Listening Assignment. While learning to play an instrument is an important part of musical education, listening to music is also extremely important. Listening to music by other composers pro.....
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