Think playing in a band is just about playing music? That’s the fun part—but it’s only about one-fifth of the work. The rest lives in the shadows: tone, taste, professionalism, connection, and presence. It’s everything that separates a group of players from an actual band. 1. Technical Tone Is Your Identity Most players stop learning … Read more
Loudness is easy. Dynamics take discipline. We push bands to rehearse with intention and perform with balance because great music isn’t just about being heard. It’s about being heard clearly.
The Strait Up Blues Jam on Saturday June 1st was our last ever with drummer Mike Sutcliffe, and one of the busiest we’ve ever had with over 25 jammers in attendance, as well as another 20 or so punters! Mike had lived in Singapore for over two decades and was a long serving drummer with … Read more