Music Notes
The Voice Is Not a Mystery People often say that the voice is an instrument. That is true, but it needs to be understood carefully. The voice is not an instrument in the same way a guitar or piano is; those can sit in a room and wait. The voice does not exist outside of […]
Music Notes – The Art and Science of Music – by Peak Music Studios. Say No Three Times People often ask what it takes to become a musician. The question usually circles around talent, natural ability, the right equipment, the right teacher, or the right opportunity. Those things can help, but they tend to distract […]
Music Notes – An Xperience Column – by Peak Music Studios. The YouTube Trap There’s a quiet trap that catches more musicians than bad posture and cheap strings combined. It isn’t a lack of talent or even laziness. It’s YouTube. Before anyone gets defensive, I’m not anti-YouTube. There is some excellent information online. There’s also […]
Music Notes: The Art & Science of Music Peak Music Studios Let me say something that might sound counterintuitive at first. Most musicians do not struggle with speed because they lack talent. They struggle because they chase speed before they build musical capability. Somewhere along the way, we absorbed the idea that the fastest player […]
Music Notes – an Xperience Article – by Peak Music Studios. Let me say something that might sound uncomfortable at first. Most people don’t fail at music because they lack passion. They fail because they spend an incredible amount of energy avoiding the very thing they want to get better at. We call it preserving […]
Music Notes – An Xperience Column – by Peak Music Studios. Peak Music Studios – December Edition Ho Ho Ho! ’Tis the season of cookies, chaos, and if we’re honest, questionable office-party caroling. Every December, I’m asked: “Jeff, why does every group version of Jingle Bells sound like a trio of confused cats?” Or, “Why does Happy Birthday […]
Peak Music Studios – November Edition – by Peak Music Studios. “Why does my mix sound like a wet blanket even when everything’s plugged in right?” It’s a question every musician, sound tech, and weekend rocker has asked at some point. You’ve got the gear, the grit, and the groove, but somehow, it still sounds […]
Music Notes – An Xperience Column – by Peak Music Studios. Why does my voice sound funny even when I’m sure I’m singing the right note? It’s a question every singer has asked at some point, and it’s as common as those glossy magazine promises that you can “lose 10 pounds in a weekend” or […]
Music Notes – An Xperience Column – by Peak Music Studios Hello Music Fans! This month, we’re tackling one of the most asked (and least understood) questions from guitar players: How Do I Play a Good Solo? Most guitarists approach this question with sky-high expectations, then crash harder than a drummer after four Red Bulls. […]
Music Notes – An Xperience Column – by Peak Music Studios. Why does my voice sound funny even when I’m sure I’m singing the right note? It’s a question every singer has asked at some point, and it’s as common as those glossy magazine promises that you can “lose 10 pounds in a weekend” or […]
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