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How Much Practice Do You Need on Your Instrument?
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How Much Practice Do You Need on Your Instrument?

The answer depends on your life and your goals.

A person playing a blue bass guitar with a worn finish and wooden neck.
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Learning to Be a Better Musician Starts With Your Ear

By working on your ear, you’ll always have room to grow as an artist.

It’s All About Feel (Not the Notes)
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It’s All About Feel (Not the Notes)

When searching for new ways to advance your skillset, follow your ear.

What I Learned Subbing for Tony Levin
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What I Learned Subbing for Tony Levin

Learning to Write Music: One Word That Changed Everything
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Learning to Write Music: One Word That Changed Everything

Become a master of song form, and creative doors may open.

On Meshell Ndegeocello and Artistic Curiosity
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On Meshell Ndegeocello and Artistic Curiosity

Go Ahead and Quote Journey, but Their Bassist Might Be Listening
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Go Ahead and Quote Journey, but Their Bassist Might Be Listening

Do you know who’s hanging around your gigs? Our columnist shares a story about the time Journey’s bassist was in the audience during soundcheck.

Saying Yes (and No) with No Regrets
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Saying Yes (and No) with No Regrets