Practice – Dean Nelson

Box 4 – When you’re feeling sad bluesy

on March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 By crazylegsdean

We're rolling right along to box 4! Let's ask this question, though. When should I add a new box to work on? Well, for each person, that's a little different. I think you should be able to play the scale backward and forwards without much trouble at a certain bpm. Let's at say 95 bpm. Does that number hold any special value? Hell, no. I just used it as an arbitrary number. You can pick any number you'd like. The METRONOME is the key part here! You should be able to have some "pressure" on you to keep you honest and moving.

Box 3 – The androgynous box – Our suspended scale

on March 3, 2021March 3, 2021 By crazylegsdean

Box three has become my favorite to play! It's the center of the pinwheel of the minor shape, and if placed at the root note on the sixth string, it's a suspended scale, which is cool because it means that even if the parts underneath you are major or minor, you still won't miss a note!

Double The Amount You Practice With This Simple Trick

on September 7, 2020September 7, 2020 By crazylegsdean

I feel like drummers get this concept more than anyone else. Can you imagine putting your drumset up every day?! At that point, I wouldn't be a drummer—too much work.

Precision Practice

on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020 By crazylegsdean

Are you having a hard time hitting a phrase of notes in a song? I have a quick solution to your tiny problem! Macgruber always misses Our first step is establishing and working out which notes we need to hit, what techniques are used to get the sound we want. Our second step is finding [...]

How to not be late. Can it really be that simple?

on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020 By crazylegsdean

How to not be late. Can it really be that simple? Not sure how long it takes to get somewhere? Open google maps (**** apple maps, Steve Job's ghost gives terrible directions) see how long it takes to get to your destination and add fifteen minutes.

Get More Work – 9 Ways To Be More Professional

on October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 By crazylegsdean

If you notice a lack of professionalism in somebody and you keep using that person and getting frustrated, that is not on them that is on you.

The Right Hand, The Important Hand – Tricks To Improve Rhythm

on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 By crazylegsdean

The rhythm hand deserves some extra love! Stop telling yourself that someone will take care of the heavy lifting with guitar. Stop being the weak link in the band. Learn to play the damn guitar! It's nothing complicated, so don't feel overwhelmed. You just need to dedicate a little additional focus on specific techniques.

Our 7 Day Trial – The Practice Makeover

on August 15, 2019August 15, 2019 By crazylegsdean

Going the distance involves that movie training montage - unfortunately the real deal is really boring

Mentors

on June 12, 2019October 31, 2019 By crazylegsdean 1 Comment

Find someone who will help guide you to where you want to go, find someone who believes in you and will help you move past your faults. Find someone who will help you not waste your time, someone who will help you become who you're meant to be.