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Resonant Frequencies, Part 2 | Apr 10

Last month we talked about resonant frequencies as they relate to the human body, to “good vibes” (and bad), to colors, and to music in general. This month we’ll talk about how they relate to guitars and the human

Ambient Inspiration | May 08

In my last two postings I talked about the fact that literally everything on this planet has a resonant frequency — a vibrational pitch that our senses can sometimes detect, and sometimes not. We

Major Scale Modes, Part 1: Ionian Mode | Jun 12

The major scale is one of the most commonly used scales in western music. Famous composers have used this scale for centuries to write incredible masterpieces, including Mozart’s Piano Sonata No.16 in C Major:

Major Scale Modes, Part 2: Dorian Mode | Jul 10

In Part 1 of this two-part article, we discussed the major scale and the process of harmonization, focusing on Ionian mode, with definitions of each of those terms. This month, we’ll examine Dorian mode,

The Importance of Aesthetics | Aug 14

In 1985, I graduated from the Hastings College of Arts and Technology in my native England, with an Advanced Craft diploma in Decorative Painting. I used my extensive training to great effect while living in Nashville some years later, decorating