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Songwriting #4: I’m stuck and I can’t finish this song
Well, perhaps it’s A) Not worth finishing B) Already finished C) Needs more time In the first case - what sometimes happens is that we...
Joe DiVita
Jun 13, 20242 min read
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Songwriting #3: Instrumentals or Songs with Lyrics?
Well, unfortunately these days, the audience for instrumental music is shrinking fast. It does still serve a purpose in our culture...
Joe DiVita
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Songwriting #2: I have nothing to write about
This is a tough one. I remember expressing this thought to someone in my younger years and the answer I got was “ Write about truth” . ...
Joe DiVita
Jun 11, 20241 min read
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Songwriting #1: Words or Music first?
To quote a colleague of mine: “There are many ways to get to the middle of a circle”. There is no right or wrong way to go about...
Joe DiVita
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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So you want to play the Steel Pan
These instruments posed perhaps the greatest challenge for me to “learn” (followed by guitar). The first thing one must overcome is the...
Joe DiVita
Jun 9, 20241 min read
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Why you should learn Bass
Bass: The perfect marriage of drums and harmony. It is less physically challenging than the guitar, as the strings are bigger, the frets...
Joe DiVita
Jun 7, 20241 min read
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Challenges and Rewards of learning Drums
The drums are physical, raw, emotional, fundamental and just about everyone can “connect” with them. A good drum groove moves just about...
Joe DiVita
Jun 6, 20241 min read
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Challenges and Rewards of learning Keyboard
The best part about this instrument is the vast range (88 pitches covering almost all other instruments’ ranges) and the fact that you...
Joe DiVita
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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Challenges and Rewards of learning Guitar
The guitar is an incredibly expressive instrument. There is something about the way the string resonance decays, the wide...
Joe DiVita
Jun 4, 20241 min read
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Music Theory FAQ
Q: I am concerned that learning music theory will stifle my creativity. A: This is an unrealistic fear. Imagine wanting to write speeches...
Joe DiVita
Jun 3, 20241 min read
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Musical Practice FAQ
Q: How do I play faster? A: Practice 20% slower, focusing on perfect execution and repetition. Increase your tempo gradually, but only...
Joe DiVita
Jun 2, 20242 min read
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Getting Started
If you are looking for a concise overview of how it all works and the power of musical possibilities from the bare elements, this short...
Joe DiVita
Jun 1, 20241 min read
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