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As a young music student in second level education, I learned about sound waves but at the time it made no sense to me. However, I have since understood its incalculable value. Today, I want to delve into this topic so you can be aware of how it can shape your musical understanding.  

After having a number of situations in life where I was not included for various reasons, I have come to a deep realization and conviction that no one should be excluded from musical circles regardless of their level of skill. I know what exclusion feels like and I hope that my story will empower you as a musician to include others  - always. 

An exciting musical development has taken place in recent years which has attempted to merge classical and popular tracks together in one performance. As technology becomes more integrated into our lives, it begs the question about the relevance of classical music in the 21st Century... 

As an amateur musician trying to master a new skill, probably your tutor keeps reminding you of a particular technique that you need to embrace to sucessfully play a particular piece of music. You know you can play without being taken up with that said 'technique,' so is technique a necessary component of musical learning? 

Some amateur musicians struggle with trying to express what they play therefore not realizing their dream sound. This becomes evident when they recor themselves and consequently it causes disappointment and lots of questions. Very often it comes from barriers within the developing musician that needs to be broken down. Tune into today's episode to find out what the solution could be for your self-expression limitation.  

Along debated subject in recent decades is the idea of music theory study - is it really necessary? Afterall there are musicians who publicly declare that music theory is not necessary, but are they right in their opinion? Today, I want to delve deeper to help you decide whether you should study music theory or not...

What is needed for amateur performers to have so as to have greater impact? For over 20 years I have observed and noticed a few key elements that I think will change how you view a perfomance on stage! Get ready to have legendary impact!   

This topic can be a difficult one to talk about for those that want to be good at music but doubt themselves and their overall musical ability. Don't give in! Don't givee up, as this episode will give you hope and some answers if you have questions about your musical ability. 

A musical community is a completely necessary component of music learning. This episode gives ideas on how to get involved in a musical community even though you may just be a beginner or intermediate musician. 

One piece of life’s puzzle that gets us all at some time or another is creating good habits or new habits depending on willpower to do so whether it’s in the field of music, or fitness, you name it. But is depending on willpower the answer to not giving up?