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
So, you want to write a song, but you have zero experience? Maybe you’ve always loved music but never thought of yourself as “creative enough” to write lyrics. Or maybe you’ve tried before but ended up staring at a blank page, wondering where to even begin. Good news:... 
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...