by Gary Gutierrez | Jun 4, 2025 | Music Practice Tips and Techniques, Music Teacher and Music Student Stories
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionNot Just for Extroverts: Why Rock Camp Is a Game-Changer? Why Are So Many Teens Struggling with Confidence?? Safe, Supportive, and Judgement-Free✨ The Magic of Mini Victories? Performance = Empowerment? Mentors Who’ve Been... 
by Gary Gutierrez | Mar 3, 2025 | Music Performance and Stage Tips, Music Practice Tips and Techniques, Music Resources
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionWhy Restarting Piano Feels IntimidatingThe Science of Muscle Memory: You’re Not Starting from ScratchThe Advantages of Relearning as a Teen, Adult, or RetireeHow to Restart Without Feeling OverwhelmedCommon Fears and How... 
by Gary Gutierrez | Feb 19, 2025 | Music Resources, Music Practice Tips and Techniques
Updated: 02/21/2026 Writing your first song is a challenge, but there are certain steps to get you on your way. Write your first song, and then the next. This isn’t a one-stop destination, but the start of an epic journey. Many aspiring songwriters hesitate to... 
by Gary Gutierrez | Feb 3, 2025 | Music Practice Tips and Techniques
If you’re a singer in Boulder, you’ve probably been in this situation: you’re at an open mic night or jamming with friends in a cozy mountain cabin, and suddenly—bam!—the song jumps into a high note you’re not sure you can hit. You either strain and crack, or you flip... 
by Gary Gutierrez | Nov 22, 2024 | Music Practice Tips and Techniques
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionSetting Up a Practice RoutineChoose a Time and PlaceSet Realistic GoalsCreate a Dedicated Practice SpotEncouragement and MotivationMake Practice FunCelebrate Small WinsAvoid PressureUnderstanding Basic Brass Instrument... 
by Gary Gutierrez | Oct 8, 2024 | Music Practice Tips and Techniques
Table of Contents 2 3 FirstHeadingIntroductionPower Chords: Your Two-Finger Secret WeaponWhy Power Chords Rock (Literally)How to Play Power ChordsPalm Muting: Tighten Up Your SoundAlternate Picking: Master Speed and PrecisionHammer-Ons and Pull-Offs: Add Fluidity to...