http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyLx67r6O0M Where's the joy? I'm a bit disappointed to see a lack of joy in my own student's learning projects. It could be my fault, I'm not sure. But for me I find great joy in this learning. I picked my project and love the process. I wish that for my students. Why isn't there joy? Maybe my forcing them...

I apologize in advance. I can't help singing when I play. It's not very pretty but that's the way it is. If it's any consolation, the video is under 5 minutes so there's that. Still having fun, still learning. Here's another 5 of my students that could use your encouragement. Whether you are an expert in any of these, leave a...

This video showcases a new little strumming drill I learned as well as highlight some others diving into a musical learning project.  Shannon Smith Alan Levine Bryan Jackson   If you want to participate in helping others with their learning project, considering gifting one or more of my students with a little comment, whether or not you're an expert...

I missed last week so that's my excuse for an 8 minute video. I have no illusions that anyone will watch these. They are more for my learning and modeling than anything else. That said, I could do better at tightening them up. I promise to do better next time. If you do dare to watch I do appreciate you helping me with me thinking through the ideas about learning...

These updates really serve two purposes. One is for me. Like the before picture when you go on a diet, these videos will one day serve to remind me just how brutal I once was. I have no illusions of grandeur but continue to desire to be able to play for personal enjoyment. In that sense, I've already achieved it to a small degree. Documenting my learning via...

    I'm not sure why I'm calling these lessons, since they really aren't anything more than me reflecting and updating my progress. I don't think it shows much on the video but I feel decent about my progress. Certainly it's not like the rapid and immediate feedback of a video game but I'm hearing songs in my head. I really have to...