Letting Go of Our Perfectionist Tendencies By Chris Breen I remember my first time playing in front of a crowd like it was yesterday. I was 16 and had recently started a cover band with my brother on drums and a few neighborhood friends.
Why "Noodling" on Your Guitar Might Be Underrated By Chris Breen First off, what is noodling? Well, it depends on who you ask. But for our purposes, I'll say it is generally the act of unorganized or undisciplined practice.
Music Theory Offers "Options," Not "Rules" By Chris Breen In my previous column, I briefly touched upon how polarizing the topic of music theory can be for some musicians.
Beyond the Fretboard: Why Musical Purity is Overrated By Chris Breen I recently wrote a column called "Finding Inspiration in Unlikely Places."In it, I encouraged every musician to step outside of their comfort zones and listen to different styles of music.
