There's a quote that's popular at the moment: If you always sound good in the practice room, you’re probably not doing it right. I kind of agree, but the converse is true for sure: If you always sound bad in the practice room, you’re probably not doing it right. The first quote is getting at … Continue reading Play it slow
Month: February 2014
Play it like Coltrane
I once heard Tony Woods practising down a stairwell. He played a major scale in long notes, and it was so beautiful that it almost made me cry. I've written about this before but it's worth repeating. Paul Clarvis said Silence is golden, so if you're going to break it, you better make a good sound. … Continue reading Play it like Coltrane