Even the most motivated and talented musicians still have to practice a lot, which means a lot of repetition. After about the 50th time playing the same orchestral excerpt however, it can get a bit boring and the purpose of why we play music can get lost. For those times, we need something to get us inspired. Sometimes just a change in environment can be enough to shift your energy and inspire better playing. So to help you get started, here's a list of five places that will help increase your musical inspiration.
1. Bathroom
ArtistWorks was the featured topic in Hour 1 of Craig Crossman's Computer America, which is the longest running, nationally syndicated radio talk show dedicated to computers and technology. ArtistWorks VP of Marketing Ian Alexander answered questions and talked about our unique method of online learning. The host also took calls from the audience, which included some members of our online learning schools who had some really nice things to say.
UPDATE: Listen to the embedded broadcast below
Testimonal from a classical guitar student in Jason Vieaux's online school:
It's time for the annual Player's Choice Awards from Acoustic Guitar Magazine!
We are proud to announce that ArtistWorks has been nominated for the "Online Guitar Resource" category!
If you, or anyone you know, are enjoying and learning from our online guitar lessons, please vote for us!
To vote, please click here and find our category, "Online Guitar Resource" on Page 2 of the ballot form.
Ballots close on March 31, 2014 so be sure to get your vote in and don't forget to tell your friends to vote too!
AW: What should we call you?
KS: Kaj Suominen
AW: How old are you?
KS: 38
AW: What country are you from?
KS: Finland
AW: How many years have you been playing guitar?
KS: I bought my first guitar in May 2009, so four and half years.
AW: Are there any other instruments you play?
KS: I have MIDI keyboard which I fiddle around with from time to time, I'd like to learn it more though. Also I've been hoping to get into drums at some point, it's just that living in am apartment poses some difficulties on practicing music, but maybe one day.
AW: What should we call you?
KS: Kaj Suominen
AW: How old are you?
KS: 38
AW: What country are you from?
KS: Finland
AW: How many years have you been playing guitar?
KS: I bought my first guitar in May 2009, so four and half years.
AW: Are there any other instruments you play?
KS: I have MIDI keyboard which I fiddle around with from time to time, I'd like to learn it more though. Also I've been hoping to get into drums at some point, it's just that living in am apartment poses some difficulties on practicing music, but maybe one day.