Monthly Archives: December 2010

9 Things to consider when playing fiddle on stage

Have you ever been asked by a friend to play on stage and thought, ‘what do I need and how should I play?’

Well, let’s talk about some of the considerations. Continue reading

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Playing Music by Ear

Theory : When a musician plays by ear without sheet music, a greater amount of attention can be focused on the interpretation of the music. Continue reading

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The Pyramid of Inspiration

I was at an open mic session for singers in country Victoria recently and noted the dedication and willingness of people to compose their own songs and perform these in front of an audience. Continue reading

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