Breaking Strings – Details, episodes & analysis

This is a solo episode where I talk about four essential components that are often overlooked by musicians when they put all of their attention on practicing their repertoire. I go into detail about the differences between warm-ups and technical exercises. I also mention the importance of being a great sight-reader and using comparative listening to develop your most important asset, your ears!

In this solo episode, I talk about the importance of playing very lightly with minimal tension for musicians. This is what will ultimately make you a virtuoso performer. I also share a my converse learning method for getting rid of recurring bad habits in your technique.

In this episode, I talk about using exercise and deliberate cold exposure for staying alert and productive in an exhausted state. I also dive into some of the details of visualization technique.

In this solo episode, I talk about the benefits of recording your pieces in your practice sessions.

In this solo episode, I give some of my favorite strategies to guarantee improvement every time you sit down with the instrument.

Doug Walters is an Associate Sound Designer for the videogame audio company Hexany Audio, two-time Billboard top-10 songwriter and owner of Make More Records. In this episode, we discuss his path from being the lead singer of one of my favorite melodic rock bands Red Wire Black Wire to working in the gaming industry.

In this episode, I talk about stage-fright with violinist, performance coach, clinician, and host of Mind Over Finger, Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier. She works with clients from all over the world and serves musicians of all backgrounds and levels. An accomplished concert artist, she was mentioned as “one of the best violinists of her generation" in the book Violin Virtuosos, from Paganini to the 21st Century.

To attend one of Dr. Gauthier's clinics or listen to her podcast, visit:

www.mindoverfinger.com

https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/

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Intro music: Dover Quartet - Vivaldi's Summer "Presto" (Licensed through Artist.io)

This week I had a conversation with two-time Grammy nominated Slovenian classical guitarist, professor and entrepreneur Dr. Mak Grgic. We chatted about how he goes about choosing large recording projects, the recording studio mindset, how to keep your head in the game during difficult life moments.

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Intro music: Dover Quartet - Vivaldi's Summer "Presto" (Licensed through Artist.io)

Michael Nobler - Bach Chorale Prelude in F minor (Licensed through Artist.io)

More information on microtones:

https://www.britannica.com/art/microtonal-music

More information on tunings:

https://www.britannica.com/art/tuning-and-temperament/Tuning-and-musical-history

In this episode, I sit down with classical guitarist and professor at Concordia University, Dr. Tariq Harb. We discuss classical music in his birthplace, Jordan, his inspiration to begin composing recently, and bond over our affinity for rock icons Nirvana. 

Visit Tariq Harb at www.tariqharb.com or https://www.youtube.com/@TeeHarb

This week I chatted with Armenian classical guitar virtuoso Gohar Vardanyan about practice motivation, performance nerves, and her lifetime dedication to music. 

www.goharvardanyan.com

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Intro music: Dover Quartet - Vivaldi's Summer "Presto" (Licensed through Artist.io)

Other music: Modest Mussorgsky "Tear" performed by Peter Pakhomkin