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Chris Thile is a world class musician who came to prominence through his band Nickel Creek before starting blue grass band Punch Brothers. He's recorded with jazz legend Brad Mehldau, recorded classical albums and tours solo, just him and his mandolin. He is a true example of how far dedicated practice can take you. In this interview he talks about his process and shares his love and excitement about all things music.

The INSANE Musical Mind of Chris Thile In this episode, we're joined by mandolinist, composer, and singer ...

We pulled a couple of the most insightful moments from two separate interviews with Dominic Miller on practicing and developing as a musician, and cut them into one short video. Watch it here:

Videos | Auckland Guitar Lessons Videos from Auckland Guitar Lessons, including a TV appearance, tips from a great guitarist, and a look at how playing music benefits your brain.

How to practice effectively...for just about anything.

How to practice effectively...for just about anything - Annie Bosler and Don Greene View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-to-practice-effecti...

A very important part of progressing as a guitar player is covering your guitar case with stickers. Luckily, we sell stickers!

https://www.aucklandguitarlessons.co.nz/online-store

Did you know practicing and listening to music can slow cognitive decline?

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/practicing-and-listening-to-music-can-slow-cognitive-decline-in-healthy-seniors-by-producing-more-gray-matter/

Do We All Hate Our Own Guitar Playing?
Everyone in the room slowly nods… It’s often a big surprise for people to learn that musicians, even the great ones, are often highly critical of and sometimes loathe their own playing. It’s very common, perfectly normal, very human, and totally unhelpful. Check out this article that addresses the issue.

Last Call: Do We All Hate Our Own Guitar Playing? Our inner critics constantly tell us we need to be better. Humble Hendrix knew that imperfection is part of the art equation.

In his 80s and still totally badass!

ANDY SUMMERS ON GOING FROM THE POLICE TO NEVER PLAYING IT SAFE | LIFE IN SIX STRINGS On this episode of Life in Six Strings, former guitarist of The Pol...

I've written a short book called The Mode Code, about the seven modes of the major scale.

It took me so long to get my head around modes, and once I cracked it, I realised that was largely down to how poorly the subject is taught. I also realised a lot of people who think they understand modes don't actually have the full picture.

So I wrote The Mode Code to explain the seven modes properly, with the full context, in plain language so regular people can actually understand it.

If that sounds like you, grab the PDF here: https://www.aucklandguitarlessons.co.nz/online-store

A 'humble brag' or just a 'brag'?

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