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Android Phone for Musicians?

Yesterday I traded my Blackberry in for a Google Android phone. It’s a little hard to believe, even for me. I loved my Blackberry, and got some pretty extensive use out of it. I was hearing great things about Android, particularly for musicians, and I was ready to make the leap. To be honest the jury’s still out on whether or not the Android is for me – I plan to give it 30 days, and swap my Android for my Blackberry if I don’t find it useful. I want to make sure that I’m …

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Guest Post: Increase Your Music Teaching Business

Today, I published another guest post over at Music Teacher's Helper: "Online Tools to increase Your Music Teaching Business" . I discuss some online tools you may not know about that will increase your student base, solidify your rep, and expand your reach as a teacher. For readers of my blog , consider the info I presented a great way to extend your branding of yourself as a teacher. Using mentoring advice and some other techniques listed here on my site, you can build a global power house …

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My First Guest Post!

 I'm excited to announce that through luck o' the Irish I received my first invitation to do a guest post on another music blog.   I've been a fan of Music Teacher Helper Blog for quite some time.  It's a great opportunity.   Anyway,
Here is the link http://www.musicteachershelper.com/blog/crafting-a-compelling-music-teachers-bio-2/

Playing Music Robotically

I've heard some people criticize other players for playing to "monotonous or robotically".   This video is on a whole other level though.  The engineer has definitely applied his own special talents to a "music career".  Check it out....

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Great Jazz Internet Radio Station

I was lucky enough to find this Jazz Internet Radio station a few days back.  What a great find.  You can choose what you prefer to listen to by decade, region, style, instrument, and many more.  I highly recommend.  http://www.accujazz.com/    Enjoy!!
AccuJazz.com -- Click here to listen
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