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jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

A lot of my students want to improve their timing and play faster. But when I suggest using a metronome their eyes glaze over. It just doesn’t seem like fun.

I get it. I believe that learning and practice can […]
Debbie Hill replied to the topic Drowsy Maggie in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 3 months ago

Amazing!
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 3 months ago

Playing on the open strings is your magical amulet for more fun and productive sessions. Do this at the start, middle and end of a practice period. It’s a way for the mind and body to relax and reset.

This […]
jason kleinberg started the topic Here’s what I worked on last week: in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago

Here’s what I worked on this week:

Scales & left-hand
A, C Aeolian
B, C Dorian scale
Melodic Variation 1-2-3-1
16-note scale
Transitions from first to second finger while shifting
Sliding intervals 4ths
B Minor Pentatonic Scale
Bowing
Separate 1-Slur 3, Offset
Slur 4
Practice strategy
Forwards and Backwards Chaining
Tempo s…[Read more]
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

Here’s a question I hear all the time: “How do I play faster?”

It may take time to ramp up your speed, but you can do it. Go into this with the right mindset: work at your edge. Don’t worry if you can’t […]
- Rosalie Werback replied 1 year, 9 months ago
  
  J,
  Thank you–I never could get “up to speed” but I’m going to follow your approach, and I appreciate it your suggestions. I got to start using my metronome. I also got to start writing my progress down.
  Rosalie (werbose)
Debbie Hill posted an update 4 years, 4 months ago

Where can I find a variation lesson for okeefes slide on the site? Thanks!
jason kleinberg wrote a new post 4 years, 4 months ago

A good rule of thumb is to play everything at a medium speed, then a slow speed, then your fastest speed and then ending on a medium speed.

An easy way to remember this is that you make a Tempo Sandwich. […]
Owen started the topic Start of a New Year in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 4 months ago

Jan 1-Jan7, 2022:

Practiced 1-2 hrs./day, usually morning and before dinner.
Jan 1: begin replaying tunes played during year, Clare Reel,Cluck Old Hen, Humours of Westport and Blackberry Blossom. Try from memory, if not; write down first three notes. Play along Blackberry Blossom with Mandolessons Fiddle Tunes @ 92bpm

Jan 2:Figure notes for song…[Read more]
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Back at it in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

Welcome back, Welcome back, welcome back…
Owen replied to the topic Santa Claus Is Coming To Town in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

Joanne, you are having way too much fun!
Oh, forget it; keep playing and having fun!!
Thanks for posting it.

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jason kleinberg replied to the topic Working on a Winterwonderland in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

Sounds like you’re enjoying the electric fiddle 😀
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Working on a Winterwonderland in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

You’ve written a new lyric for the song

Working in a winter wonderland…
Patty replied to the topic Humours of Westport in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

Beautiful tone and timing, Owen…I loved this!! Lovely, my friend!
Owen replied to the topic Humours of Westport in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

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Owen started the topic Humours of Westport in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago
Owen started the topic Humours of Westport in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

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Debbie Hill replied to the topic Clare Reel Variation in the forum Student Videos 4 years, 5 months ago

My toes were tapping!
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Remote jam attempt in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

CoooooL.

I just checked out wikiloops. Is this something you take part in a lot?
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Plans in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

Yes. A plan is there to get you moving. But something else might arise that needs your attention…
jason kleinberg replied to the topic Practice in the forum Share Your Practice 4 years, 5 months ago

awwwsumm. glad you’re playing perpetual motion. I want to do a new lesson on that…
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