Once, while waiting for a session to begin, I overheard someone at the table sitting next to me explaining to her friend what a session was. “It’s where a bunch of musicians get together and practice,” she said. Practice, hmm…Interesting observation. If you’re an avid reader of my blog, chances are you not only know … More Irish sessions – practice or performance?
Thanks to all who read, commented and shared my blog in 2011. I had fun writing for you and am looking forward to writing more in 2012. To receive email updates every time I post fill in your email address on the right (I won’t share your email address with anyone). Thanks for making 2011 … More 2011 in review
Every year I resolve to not have new year’s resolutions. Most of the time it’s because I come up with resolutions that are completely unrealistic and destined to fail. You know, like practicing my scales on a daily basis, or working out every day. Yeah, not so much. To avoid failure, I usually just promise … More How will you spend the new year?
Want to know what to buy your musician friend for Christmas? … More Top 10 Gifts to buy an Irish musician
When is a good time to quit? … More When is a good time to quit?
Read tips on how to take care of your instrument in the winter. … More Weather proof your instrument
When you’re first learning to play by ear, it’s a long, slow, painful process, kind of like sitting in traffic when you’re late for work. But just as it is with traffic you cannot rush the process and you do eventually get to your destination. It just takes a little patience. I remember the very … More 5 Tips to learning tunes by ear
What makes an Irish session fun? … More What makes a session fun?
I was at a session recently where a flute player started a tune and someone in the audience came right up and asked the flute player a question while he was playing. I’m not sure how she expected him to answer at the same time blowing into his flute but for some reason she just … More Shhh…listen.
It really only takes a good attitude, some confidence and another person to make a great session. It really only takes two. Like people, sessions come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes you have so many musicians that when you’re sitting on the outside of the circle you’re so far away from the center you … More It takes two
Session Obsession 