Shai Locke'sWorld

Marco Kasel asked: 1. Know what to practiceA lot of time is wasted practicing things that you’ve either practiced already a million times or that you simply don’t need to practice. It’s easy to sit down and play the things you’re really good at because they make you sound good. If you want to improve [...]

Ryan Gutierrez asked: Part of the beauty of Twitter is that it can be many things to many people. As part of my effort to recruit as many people to Twitter as possible, I decided that I should write posts about how Twitter can be used in different situations. For example, of course you can [...]

Kevin Sinclair asked: The lights go dim and there is a hush in the room. You hear your name, and your hearts does that familiar big thump. Then you feel it, your heart as it drops down into the depth of your stomach. You take a breath, and remember to exhale, eventually. Its time. You [...]

Fred Hueston asked: We are a local band that is trying to get a wider audience. We have been around for two years playing local clubs and we have a small following. After listening to several of your shows we have gotten some great ideas; but we were wondering if you have any fast ways [...]

Clive Calvin asked: Myspace is a household name, so why cant your band be that as well? With the innovation and the recognition of Myspace as a viable marketing and networking option, new users are signing up each and every day for a variety of reasons and while Myspace caters to just about every group [...]

David Marc Fishman asked: Music can be beautiful, and for those who play an instrument, the musical experience is even richer, especially if you want to be a professional musician. No matter what your chosen instrument is, there is a professional path. Some desire fame. Others simply want to get paid doing what they love. [...]

Kevin Sinclair asked: It is important that we all take care of ourselves. It is our individual responsibility to make sure that we are nourished inside and out, healthy and content. This is especially true for the creative person, such as a musician. The demands on those in a creative line of work are different [...]

Daniel N Brown asked: I remember when I first started playing the drums back in 1976. I was just ten years old, and the thought of being an awesome drummer in a band just consumed me. I remember dreaming about playing drums in front of hundreds, or even thousands of people someday. But, I really [...]

Daniel E. Friedman asked: Do you have perfect pitch? Do you feel inferior by not having it? By the way, what in blazes is perfect pitch? Let’s investigate!Perfect pitch, also called absolute pitch (AP) is an accurate recall of any concert pitch note that one hears played by an instrument. This skill also allows a [...]

Kevin Sinclair asked: Music is something that has to be made, played, appreciated and enjoyed together. While it’s great that you can listen to your favorite CD in the car and sing along (when no one is looking) the fact of the matter is that music is better enjoyed with friends. When you’re a musician, [...]