Brian BlumeMay 1, 20113 minHow teaching can make you a better playerI have had the privilege of teaching music/percussion for 8 years in a variety of settings. And I can tell you with great certainty that...
Brian BlumeApr 21, 20112 minWhat makes a piece of music great? (Part 3 of 3)The final one on this topic, this post probably involves more of my opinions than the first two. Just a warning. We have looked at how...
Brian BlumeApr 20, 20112 minWhat makes a piece of music great? (Part 2 of 3)A few weeks back I had the privilege of sharing some great conversation with percussionist Colin Currie, his violinist friend, and my...
Brian BlumeMar 15, 20113 minWhat makes a piece of music great? (Part 1 of 3)There are some pieces out there that are simply accepted as being great compositions, masterpieces, or the staples of the western art...