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Is My Child Old Enough to Learn Guitar?

How to know if they are ready to play.

 

 

 

This will probably be the shortest blog I've ever written, but I want to address a question I am asked quite often.

When parents learn that I am a guitar instructor,…

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If They're Bored, It's Your Fault

Here is a link to a guest post I wrote for BeingDads.com.

In it, I discuss the common thread between performing for drunks, performing for children, and parenting a toddler.

I hope you like it.

 

Serve the Song (Lessons in Music. Lessons in Life)

image credit: Bweav

 

This photo is the back of my business card.

'Serve the Song' is a term/mantra/philosophy I constantly stress to my students. Whether it's guitar, voice, songwriting or any musical endeavor. 'Serve the Song!'

This means that if…

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Just Be Dad

Just be dad. Just be there.

When they need someone to hold them.

When they need someone to care.

Just be dad. Be a star in your child's eyes.

Be the superman they already think you are.

Just be dad.

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Sing to Your Baby

This piece was originally published at DadUniversity.com

Sing to your baby. Sing to your baby every day.  

Study after study has shown a correlation between early exposure to music and increased cognitive development, better language skills, and to increased sensory…

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New Children's Album!

My new children's album, 'Let's Make Some Music' is now available on all major streaming services!!!

You can buy CDs or downloads at CDBaby or name your price for downloads at Nimbit.