You Can Play By Ear!

You Can Play By Ear!

You Can Play By Ear!By: Kris Baines
Published on: 16/08/2024

The art of playing the piano 'by ear' is often seen as something only the very giifted can do, but is that really true? Granted, there are certain individuals who certainly have a unique and rare talent when it comes to music, but...

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Your Unique Context - Part 2

Your Unique Context - Part 2

Your Unique Context - Part 2By: Kris Baines
Published on: 12/08/2024

In the second part of this post, we are looking at the different situations we each find ourselves in, and how we can maximise our unique context for greater effectiveness. For my comments on the areas of...

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Having A Healthy Mindset As A Church Musician

Having A Healthy Mindset As A Church Musician

Having A Healthy Mindset As A Church MusicianBy: Kris Baines
Published on: 06/08/2024

As church musicians, our role is very different from being a musician in any other setting. Because of this, we need to think very differently about how we approach playing music in church. The kind of thinking we need...

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