George Halison

Music Theory Part 1; How Scales are Formed

Right so you want to learn the formulas of how scales are formed? Scales are all based on distance. The way we measure distance in music is by half and hole steps. By applying certain formulas we can generate scales by starting with just one note. In t... Read >

How to stretch your fingers on the guitar

Right, so you want to learn how to stretch your fingers on the guitar. There a few great exercises that I teach that help my students stretch there fingers. When you first start playing it's really hard to make that chord sound good, or that scale sing,... Read >

How to read drum notation

So you want to learn how to read drum music? Reading drum music is actually pretty simple if you just know how to get started. Many people will buy a drum book with high hopes, will have trouble with the first page or two, then give up. When I first start... Read >

How to make money off of music

Right, so you are a musician and want to learn how to make money off of music? There are many ways to make money off of music, it just takes some hard work and some know how. When I first started playing gigs I was stoked to get two free drinks and find a... Read >

How to learn your favorite song on the drums

So you want to learn your favorite song on drums but don't know the best way to approach it? There is a concrete method that I have developed from years of teaching and playing in cover bands. When I first started playing, learning a song was like the lea... Read >

3 Essential Drum Techniques

Right so you've been learning the drums on your own and you now want some tips on technique to get your playing to the next level? There are many common technical problems that I've found occur with beginner/intermediate players. Many people that learn on... Read >

Three ways to deal with nerves before a performance

So you want to learn how to keep your cool before and during a performance? There are many techniques that help keep your nervousness to a minimum. Many people can't even stand the thought of going up in front of people and performing, but I have somethin... Read >

How to run a band practice

Right, so you want to learn how to run a good rehearsal with your band? There are many things that you can do that will make your band practices way more efficient. When I first started playing in bands rehearsals consisted of 1 hour of bad practice plus ... Read >

3 important songwriting tips

Right, so you want to learn the best ways to write great songs? There are a few great ways to create great songs that will resonant with your audience. Songwriting at first, is really tough. I spent the first couple years of my songwriting career contribu... Read >

Creating a funny graphic t-shirt empire

To create a funny graphic tee one must separate oneself from the mundane. To do this you need original concepts and original artwork that other t-shirt makers have not used. In this article we will take a look at some tips that will have your funny grap... Read >