Apart from sounding verbose and dramatically academic, multifaceted methodology is also a great way to practice, giving drummers the opportunity to look at basic exercises in a creative and diverse manner. ...more

Midge Marsden, blues icon and fellow educator, gave me the idea for this article while we were flying to Auckland together a while ago. For the duration of the flight we discussed the subject of why every musician needs to have a good working knowledge of the 12 bar blues song form, yet many beginning/intermediate guitarists we come in contact with are not well versed in it. When someone of Midge’s status voices concern, one ought to take note. Please be aware though – this lesson is about the theoretical form of the blues structure, not the style of blues music, which is different. ...more