In this episode of theRhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about perfection and perfectionism and what they really mean. We share our thoughts and opinions about perfection and perfectionism and why they are not necessarily good things. Perfectionism can sometimes cripple you and stop you from achieving your goals, and even if you could achieve "perfection" when it comes to music, that perfection might make your music sound too boring and robotic. Imperfections are what make you and your music interesting to the audience! We encourage you to share your thoughts about perfection and perfectionism with us, or write in just to say hi. Send your emails us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Resources mentioned on the podcast:Publishing Profits Podcast - Episode 040: Overcome Perfectionism and Exercise Your Creative Genius with Stefan Pylarinos

 

Quotes mentioned on the podcast:Striving for excellence motivates you, striving for perfection demoralizes. - Harriet BraikerIf you look for perfection, you'll never be content. - Leo TolstoyHave no fear of perfection, you'll never reach it. - Salvador Dali

 

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Song: Perfect by Pink

 

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In this episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about making mistakes and learning from them. Mistakes are a natural part of the learning process, and there have even been great discoveries that happened from making mistakes. Most audience are also usually very forgiving of mistakes, and if you are able to laugh at yourself, they are more than happy to laugh with you. What most audience want from you is the authenticity and the connection. We talk about the mistakes we have made as musicians and performers, what we've learned from them, and how you can learn from our mistakes as well. If you would like to share the mistakes you've made and what you've learned from those mistakes, we encourage you to email us at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing your stories!

 

Songs mentioned on the podcast:Hero by Enrique IglesiasThe Happy Wanderer by Frank WeirTime of Your Life by Green DayMy Way by Frank Sinatra

 

Resources mentioned on the podcast:Book: Hug Your Customers by Jack MitchellG3 (tour) Year 2000 event in KL - Eric Johnson, Steve Vai, and Joe Satriani

 

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Song: You Learn by Alanis Morissette

 

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In this episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about re-thinking your beliefs about yourself and your abilities. So many people have false beliefs about themselves, thinking that they have no talent in music, art, dance, mathematics, science, etc., and these beliefs are so prevalent that they become a part of their identity. In this episode, we talk about people who have excelled beyond their dreams after getting rid of these false and limiting beliefs, and how you can do it too.

 

Resources mentioned in the podcast:

TED Talk: Evelyn Glennie: How to truly listenPatrick Costello: 'Merry God of banjo': Despite deafness, Md. man learned to play and teach music

 

Book: The Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell

 

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Song: Firework by Katy Perry

 

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In this episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about passion; living your life with passion and being passionate about everything you do. We talk about our passion for music and for teaching music, and we talk about our students who are passionate about music. We also talk about what to look if you are looking for a music teacher; someone who cares about their students and is invested in their progress, who is able to communicate with you on what you need, and whose teaching style is compatible with your learning style, who is willing to try new things and is reliable. But most of all, find a teacher who is passionate.

 

What makes you passionate? Tell us at:[email protected]rhythmngroove.com/004

 

Songs mentioned in the podcast:People Help the People by BirdyI Lived by One Republic

 

Links mentioned in the podcast:Adora Svitak: What adults can learn from kids

 

 

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In this episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about fine-tuning our goals into clear, measurable, and realistic guidelines, making it easier for us to create strategies that will help us achieve our goals. We also talk about what we look for when we look for music schools, and we tell the story of how Rhythm N' Groove came to be.

 

What to look for in a music school:Environment - We love music schools that are cheerful and welcoming. They set the stage for a good working environment for the staff and teachers, and for the students and customers. A friendly environment builds good relationships, and good relationships build a great community of people who care about the school and the mission of the school.

 

Communication - Communication is the number one most important thing for any relationship to work. Teachers and students must be able to communicate with the school about their needs, and the school should be able to take the initiative to communicate with their teachers and students. The school acts as the bridge between the teachers and students, and helps to make both sides feel comfortable with each other initially. Communication in terms of reminders and memos about anything happening within the school is also important.

 

Maintenance - For the teachers and the students to be able to teach and learn well, the school should make sure that all musical equipment and instruments are well maintained and in good working order, in addition to keeping the venue and amenities clean and in good condition.

 

Management - The school manages the schedule of all their teachers and their respective students, they have to keep track of the payment schedule and accounts for each individual and make sure they are accurate and up to date. The school also has to have policies that protect the interests of not just the school itself, but the students and the teachers as well.

 

What do you look for in a music school?Let us know - comment in the show notes at rhythmngroove.com/003 or email us at [email protected]

 

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Song: Missing You by John Waite

 

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In this episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast, we talk about taking it easy with your goals and resolutions, and also about the art of connecting with people and turning them into your friends. A lot of people don't follow through with their goals because they get pressured or because the goal doesn't work for them anymore. We talk about how it's okay to change your direction and improve upon your vision as you go. It's also okay to get setbacks, just pick yourself up and get back on track when you can. We also talk about how to connect with people; Lone's ability to turn his students into his friends, and Haze's goal of improving her connecting skills.

 

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Links to resources mentioned on the show:

 

Joe Gilder @ www.homestudiocorner.comAndrew Huang - Making music out of anything

 

12 Amazing Things Scientists Discovered This Year About People Who Listen to Musichttp://mic.com/articles/106100/12-amazing-things-scientists-discovered-about-music-this-year

 

Kevin and Charlotte - new music school @ MusicFinds

 

Book: The Art of Asking by Amanda PalmerSong: The Gift of a Friend by Demi Lovato

 

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Happy New Year 2015!

 

This is the first official episode of the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast! This week, we discuss ideas and strategies for keeping your New Year’s Resolutions to learn music. Here are some of the things we talk about in the episode:

 

Haze's 2015 goal - to learn to play the guitar

Lone's 2015 goal - to write 12 new original songs

 

How to keep your 2015 music resolutions:

Just get started! Start as soon as you can, with whatever you have available. Finding the right instrument is important, but getting started is more important. Use whatever’s available; borrow an old guitar, start drumming on a bunch of buckets, do whatever’s necessary while you search for your perfect instrument.

 

Find the right teacher for you. Everyone has their own method of learning, and every teacher has their own methods of teaching. Shop for teachers, ask for trial lessons instead of committing to a course. Find a teacher whom you are comfortable with, but more importantly, find a teacher who cares about your progress, and who is as invested in your improvement as you are in yourself.

 

Practice and focus. Be invested in yourself. If you want to see progress, you'll have to put in the work. No matter how busy we are, we will always find time to do the things we really want to do. Even if you only practice 30 minutes a week, that's 30 minutes of improvement you'll see in yourself every week!

 

Constantly look for inspiration. Find stories that inspire you, musicians whose talent you admire, songs that move you, stories that make you want to achieve more.

 

Find us at:Show notes: rhythmngroove.com/podcastEmail: [email protected]

 

Links to resources mentioned on the show:Book: Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story Behind the Song, edited by Jack Canfield and Mark Victor HansenBook: The Music Lesson by Victor Wooten

Song: Hands by JewelSong: Shine by Shannon Noll

 

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In this prelude episode, Lone and Haze talk about their vision for the Rhythm N' Groove Podcast - bringing back the passion into music education, sharing their stories and experiences as musicians and music teachers to help inspire other music lovers and to cultivate the passion for music, and to create a strong music community where everyone can share their musical journeys with one another.

 

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