Author n8monti Posted on March 27, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , ,

Should Everyone Take Guitar Lessons?

There is much to be said for them. They are a prudent purchase. They will enhance your lifestyle. And we feel better when we live better.  A great many people want to learn a new skill. Guitars are bought and sold every day with the purpose of learning to play them. The most efficient way to learn is by paying for guitar lessons. What makes guitar lessons such a great investment? Consider these facts: Develop an expertise. Learn to learn. … Continue reading “Should Everyone Take Guitar Lessons?”

Author n8monti Posted on March 18, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , , , ,

Another Podcast Project Update!

Is community important to you? Do you you consume art or music or any form of media? I want to hear your voice! I am still accepting audio submissions for my podcast! Visit my project page on this website for more information. I want to generate a diverse and inclusive conversation about the value arts bring to improving our communities! The initial questions are: How do you choose to interact with your community? Is art important? Why or why not? … Continue reading “Another Podcast Project Update!”

Author n8monti Posted on March 17, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Concert Review: Joe Morris and DoYeon Kim Illuminate the Boiler House Jazz Series

Macrocosm. Defined by the Oxford dictionary as “the whole of a complex structure, especially the world or the universe, contrasted with a small or representative part of it.”  This is how Joe Morris and DoYeon Kim define the music that they create together. On Thursday, March 14th I had the sincere pleasure of experiencing a very special musical interaction between these two thoughtful and innovative artists that left me with a feeling of wholeness.  Together they played an hour of … Continue reading “Concert Review: Joe Morris and DoYeon Kim Illuminate the Boiler House Jazz Series”

Author n8monti Posted on March 14, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , ,

The Building Blocks of Music for Beginners

Are you a musician who has a hard time explaining music theory to non-musicians? Are you a music student who wants to improve your music theory skills? Are you a non-musician who wants to know what your musician friend are talking about? Keep reading. Whether or not you study music or not, the words “music theory” might make you cringe. Getting into the technical aspects of any study can be complicated and tedious. If you were a music major you … Continue reading “The Building Blocks of Music for Beginners”

Author n8monti Posted on March 2, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , , , ,

Writing Month

Hello world! This month I am going to be writing daily blog posts. I am going to focus on sharing content that excites me and has an educational focus. There will probably be some introspective moments too. I want to become a resource for performers, arts educators, arts administrators, arts consumers and hobbyists, and anyone else who wants to learn and engage. Here’s what I have been thinking about today: Recently I have been working as a guitar educator at … Continue reading “Writing Month”

Author n8monti Posted on March 1, 2019November 29, 2019Tags , , , , , , ,

Podcast Project Update!

If you have been following my online presence at all lately you will have noticed a lot of new activity on my website! Here is a run down of what I have been up to and what is to come: What I did: This month I launched a survey for a new podcast project. The project is designed to be an open conversation about how communities interact with the arts. Why I did it: I want to reach out and … Continue reading “Podcast Project Update!”