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We Wouldn’t Practice Without Infinity
We practice in an effort to improve, to grow. To get better at music, relationships, work, life. Why do we do this? Because we’re not there yet. We’re not at our best, our most fulfilled, with all of our potential realized. Is there a limit to how good we can get? Some would argue that there is. However, I think there’s always possibility for growth. Here’s why… You’ll likely get incrementally better by practicing over a set period of time. “Incrementally” may not seem like much, but you are, in fact, getting better. Can you read, watch, study others to learn from them? If so, you’ll improve. If not, you’re…
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Chord Progressions, Melodies, and Mountains
Melodies are what make songs pop. Melodies give life and vibrancy. Melody makes music memorable. This could be seen as bad news for chord progressions. Melody (and its intimate friend harmony) are the glitz and glamour of song-writing. Chord progressions, though, should not be taken for granted. They form the structure on which melody plays. Notes without a chord progression underneath are just melody. With a chord progression, they’re a song.





