Posted Mon, 11/28/2011 - 09:56 by David Barrett Admin
I had my buddy Mark Overman over last night to play with our Bassmans. He helped me to acquire an early Bassman reissue for our Bassman Diaries series. We spent a number of hours filming, changing tubes, etc. After he left I had to get my practice in for the night, so I turned the Bassman to a whisper-quiet volume and practiced (it was late). continue reading...
Posted Fri, 10/21/2011 - 09:33 by David Barrett Admin
“Struggle is not optional, it’s neurologically required. In order to get your skill circuit to fire optimally, you must by definition fire the circuit sub optimally. You must make mistakes, and pay attention to those mistakes… you must slowly teach your circuit. You must also keep firing that circuit, i.e. practicing, in order to keep myelin functioning properly, after all, myelin is living tissue.” Pg 44, The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How. by Daniel Coyle Notes
Posted Wed, 09/07/2011 - 07:46 by David Barrett Admin
I had a new student last night and she asked how much a harmonica was to purchase. I said $65 (I sell the Hohner Crossover), and stated that they're the best pro-level harps on the market. She was very impressed that you could get a professional-quality instrument for that cheap. I agreed with her! continue reading...