Tag Archives: Richard Perkins

Injuries and Poor Musical Technique

Posted on July 6, 2014 by clivemusic

If it hurts, then you are probably doing it wrong. Playing a garden party piano gig on a slightly inclined slope for a couple of hours seemed like a good idea at the time. However, the day after, my back … Continue reading →

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As a beginner musician, should I take grades?

Posted on April 15, 2014 by clivemusic

It is a question which comes up regularly in my work as a music teacher and lecturer. In the popular music world of guitar, vocals, bass, keyboards and drums, taking grades almost seems irrelevant to many musicians. The idea of … Continue reading →

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Teaching Others to be Confident

Posted on December 11, 2011 by clivemusic

As musicians, we often spend some of our time teaching. At least half of the students in the music class I lecture are either teaching an instrument or have taught an instrument at some time. We must never reinforce negative … Continue reading →

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