Why do we perform?
February 17, 2013
Performing, takes hours and hours of practice, creating set lists, driving to gigs, and lugging equipment. It can sometimes be discouraging. So why do we perform? … More Why do we perform?
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2012 in review
December 30, 2012
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for this blog. Check out my year in review. For 2013 feel free to post a comment and let me know what you’d like me to write about. Happy New Year! Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This … More 2012 in review
The Last Irish Sessions of the Year
December 28, 2012
Find out where all the sessions are around New England! … More The Last Irish Sessions of the Year
New Year’s Resolutions – What’s Yours?
December 27, 2012
What are you New Year’s Resolutions? … More New Year’s Resolutions – What’s Yours?
3 Practice tips to improve your playing
September 23, 2012
One of the things I love about this music is that it brings people together. Especially traditional music, the greats are easily accessible and are willing to share tunes, tips, tricks and stories. It’s what makes this music special. Recently, I’ve been struggling with my playing. I feel like I have reached the point where I’m just … More 3 Practice tips to improve your playing
I can go for miles and miles and miles
September 11, 2012
How much should you practice your instrument in a given week? … More I can go for miles and miles and miles
A little night music
September 3, 2012
This weekend I was reminded once again just how lucky I am to have music in my life. I had a little session after the session party on Saturday with close friends, great music and beautiful scenery. Thanks to all who came over. Here are some pics from the party: Thanks to all who came … More A little night music
Why Biking is Truly Like Playing Fiddle
August 8, 2012
Find some practice tips and learn how to better your playing. Visit sessionobsession.org. … More Why Biking is Truly Like Playing Fiddle
11 Ways to Play Sweetly
July 21, 2012
In my last blog post, How do I learn to play sweetly, I wrote about my struggles in learning to grasp that sweet fiddle sound that so many of my peers and heroes possess. I got some wonderful advice from those very same peers and figured I would share them so you too could benefit … More 11 Ways to Play Sweetly
Why Irish music is not like Rock-n-Roll
June 17, 2012
As a child, I wanted more than anything to be on the Hardy Boys TV show with singer, Shaun Cassady. As I got older I wanted to marry Rick Springfield. And I was completely star-struck when I actually got to meet rock and roll star, Steven Tyler from Aerosmith, while buying a coke at a … More Why Irish music is not like Rock-n-Roll
