Here are 20 things I’ve learned working as a music teacher for 20 years. Before I started I knew none of these philosophies/methods/tips, if you're new to the quest or thinking about starting teaching, take these with you now and save yourself 20 years in finding out!

Songwriting Playlist:
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From time to time I get asked about how I became a Music Teacher, and so now when people ask me I can be rude and avoid engaging further in conversation by directing them to this video! Haha, but seriously, the story has some interesting parts to it, ones that can be of help to you if you're thin...

Sight reading can be quite an intimidating task for beginners and can take some time to master. Here are 5 helpful sheet music sight reading hacks that (if you incorporate into your daily practice) will definitely help you in the long run.

Music Theory Playlist:
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Wondering how to play ‘Wonderwall’ on guitar like Noel Gallagher himself? Don’t rely on Ultimate Guitar! In this video I show you a step-by-step method of playing the song correctly by demonstrating the subtleties that are generally overlooked.

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Here are 5 things that musicians of ALL LEVELS sometimes overlook. Some of these things you might already be aware of and some of them you might just need to be reminded of. Whatever the case, I hope you get a lot out of this video.

Are You Tuning Wrong? [QUICK TIP]:
https://youtu.be/lGiExM8CSZc

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Ziggy played guitar… but long before Ziggy… there was Davy Jones. No I’m not talking about the guy in The Monkees, I’m talking about the artist who became known as David Bowie.

I check out some of David Bowie’s early recordings / performances and give my insights on how he was able to become the r...

What makes Dani California stink?

Pat Finnerty asked that question in an episode of his hilarious video series “What Makes This Song Stink”, and as a fan I wanted to add my 2 cents worth to it.

What Makes This Song Stink Ep. 6 - Red Hot Chili Peppers "Dani California" (Pat Finnerty):
https://youtu.b...

So... the Red Hot Chili Peppers have just released a new album called “Unlimited Love” ❤️

I thought I’d give the album a listen and tell you whether I think it’s hot or not 🌶

What do you think of it?

Beat-Splained Playlist:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNR3t9S8ebnuaeS8yrMYaMyrsbxcGnbYU

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With the recent sad news of the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins, I thought it's an apt time to pay respects whilst learning about what made him so great.

I hope you get something out of it to help you with your musical journey. After all, we all can learn from the greats no matter wha...

Here are 10 ways you can make practicing scales a much more enjoyable and creative experience 🎸

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Learning new chords and wanna know a great little hack that’ll help you improve your speed when transitioning between chords? Most people don’t intuitively use this trick so if you stick with it (whilst unlearning the old methods) then I’m sure this will help you out in the long run.

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A solid and confident count in can make or break the intro to any song.

If you’re unsure on what exactly you need to do in order to confidently count in a tune then allow me to demonstrate.

How To Count Off The Jazz Band (Piano and Voice with Brenda):
https://youtu.be/M_ccOZE8cZA

Beatsplained Playlis...