Yes, so I just used a headline to make you want to look at my blog post, however, it's not just a gimmick. I want you to join/like my fan page on Facebook. Here are three reasons why you'll love it:
1. You'll get free lessons.
Yup, just that simple. I put free lessons on the Facebook page, and you can check 'em out and see if you're ready for real private lessons. But you can check out the free lessons and learn as much as you want.
2. Stay up on your current music news
So, I sit at home scouring the net for all the latest stuff going on in the music world, the latest sound and newest music. You every wonder what makes the Imagine Dragons the hottest Alternative rock band of the decade? Me too.
3. Need tracks? Got that too...
Stay up on the new music that becomes available if you're in the market for tracks for your music project. Also, I'll cut deals periodically to give away some for free sometimes. Everybody likes free.
So, as you see, you can benefit from jumping on the Kognate bandwagon and hanging out virtually with your boy. I've been active on there for quite a time, so check it out: http://www.facebook.com/kognateLLC.com
Monday, August 26, 2013
Lohan, Cyrus, Prince, and Isley... what they all have in common
So, the VMAs were last night, and every one is up in arms about Hannah Montana sticking her tongue out and shaking a non-existent backside. That girl is twerking nothin but bones, but that's not the point. The point is the transformation and everyone's commentary on it, along with faces contorted at the display of twerk and tongue from the no-ass-atall youngin'. https://twitter.com/graciejenkinss/status/371989237773926400/photo/1
However, I'd like everyone to remember that we are all people who stoop down on the porcelain throne, put our pants on one at a time, and all have awkward moments of growing pangs. Miley is actually a talented young lady who is trying to come into her own. Don't know who remembers this great version of "Lilac Wine" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFZsunzjDXU
So, the VMAs... Cool song, crazy performance that leaves odd feelings of pedophilia and longing for some auto tune. However, good effort at making a show not mind numbingly boring. Every artists who is making new music, longer than 5 years must reinvent themselves in order to stay relevant to the mainstream. Take a look at Prince, Ron Isley, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lindsey Lohan. Any artist must let go of their childhood roles and make new works of art that reflect the time that is most relevant to keep selling new material. Otherwise, your stuck making appearances using old songs, saying old lines and wearing the old clothes.
All of us as human beings have to grow, and rarely any of us want to be remembered as our badly dressed, awkward cussing younger versions of ourselves. I'm sure that as a celebrity and person who makes a living from your brand desires for her image and job opportunities to grow along with her regardless of the path chosen. So, I say this to say, don't be so quick to judge, I'm sure someone has some awkward photos or videos of not so awesome moments... some may be posted on Facebook this very moment... *disapproving stares*
BJ Rice
http://www.facebook.com/kognateLLC
hhtp://www.kognateLLC.com
However, I'd like everyone to remember that we are all people who stoop down on the porcelain throne, put our pants on one at a time, and all have awkward moments of growing pangs. Miley is actually a talented young lady who is trying to come into her own. Don't know who remembers this great version of "Lilac Wine" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFZsunzjDXU
So, the VMAs... Cool song, crazy performance that leaves odd feelings of pedophilia and longing for some auto tune. However, good effort at making a show not mind numbingly boring. Every artists who is making new music, longer than 5 years must reinvent themselves in order to stay relevant to the mainstream. Take a look at Prince, Ron Isley, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Leonardo DiCaprio, Lindsey Lohan. Any artist must let go of their childhood roles and make new works of art that reflect the time that is most relevant to keep selling new material. Otherwise, your stuck making appearances using old songs, saying old lines and wearing the old clothes.
All of us as human beings have to grow, and rarely any of us want to be remembered as our badly dressed, awkward cussing younger versions of ourselves. I'm sure that as a celebrity and person who makes a living from your brand desires for her image and job opportunities to grow along with her regardless of the path chosen. So, I say this to say, don't be so quick to judge, I'm sure someone has some awkward photos or videos of not so awesome moments... some may be posted on Facebook this very moment... *disapproving stares*
BJ Rice
http://www.facebook.com/kognateLLC
hhtp://www.kognateLLC.com
Practice, practice, practice...
One thing I hear as a full time musician and piano teacher is people always want to know how much to practice. When I was younger, my piano teacher, Joseph Price, told me to practice a full 30 minutes every day, and that he would practice so long as a child that his mother would literally pay him to stop playing.
At the time, I was 7 or 8 years old and as my mother can attest, I was not very good at practicing. I learned about three short classical pieces before moving on to gospel music and jazz, so I can identify 100% with children who don't want to play classical music. I try not to force it down their throats, while also introducing them to its finer points and showing them the things that they can learn from it.
To wrap things up, I get it that making a child practice is difficult, however, it also is an unfortunately reality that children will not consistently practice on their own. Learning an instrument is like growing into a good marriage. Sometimes the "in love" feeling will carry you through the tough times. Sometimes, it's going to take hard work and making yourself go through the things you don't really want to go through. Kids will sometimes want to practice, but don't count on that being what's going to push that child to become a great musician. Teaching a child to play an instrument, something that takes years of study, is an activity for the parent and the child, because I can only be there once a week to inspire them, the rest is up to you and him or her.
At the time, I was 7 or 8 years old and as my mother can attest, I was not very good at practicing. I learned about three short classical pieces before moving on to gospel music and jazz, so I can identify 100% with children who don't want to play classical music. I try not to force it down their throats, while also introducing them to its finer points and showing them the things that they can learn from it.
To wrap things up, I get it that making a child practice is difficult, however, it also is an unfortunately reality that children will not consistently practice on their own. Learning an instrument is like growing into a good marriage. Sometimes the "in love" feeling will carry you through the tough times. Sometimes, it's going to take hard work and making yourself go through the things you don't really want to go through. Kids will sometimes want to practice, but don't count on that being what's going to push that child to become a great musician. Teaching a child to play an instrument, something that takes years of study, is an activity for the parent and the child, because I can only be there once a week to inspire them, the rest is up to you and him or her.
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