Author Archives: Mike
New Online Guitar Lesson Available Now
A two-part lesson consisting of text and video is now available for free online! The tune being taught is James Alley Blues. The written lesson including tabs and analysis is available at wholenote.com The video lesson is available on my Youtube … Continue reading
From the Archives
I just uncovered some recordings from way back in 2007. These are both from my senior guitar recital at Kenyon College. “Moe ‘Uhane” is a piece composed by the Hawaiian slack key guitarist Sonny Chillingworth. The “Blues in G” is … Continue reading
Music Education, Negotiation, and Compromise 1*
One of my primary interests in teaching and studying music is the relationship and dynamic that develops between the student and teacher. As a teacher it is my responsibility to ensure that I guide my students toward a working knowledge, … Continue reading
Take Music Lessons Online!
I am currently offering private guitar, banjo, and mandolin lessons in Ko Samui, Thailand. I am also available for correspondence lessons via Skype or individualized instructional videos.
Posted in Music Lessons, Pedagogy, Products
Tagged Banjo, Guitar, Mandolin, Music lessons, Products, Thailand
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Lamai Beach
This is Lamai Beach, which is regarded as second only to Chaweng Beach as the most desirable stretch of beach on the island of Ko Samui. This is about a ten minute walk from my apartment. The interior of the … Continue reading
Jun Muay Thai
The gym is an open air structure with one mirrored wall, two boxing rings, padded floors, and a row of 12-15 heavy bags and tire punching bags. There are often between 8-10 trainers to direct shadowboxing, coach on the bags, … Continue reading
Early Impressions of Thailand
These were a couple of blog posts written upon first arriving in Ko Samui, just getting around to posting them now: 10/4/12 Arrival in Koh Samui: After a brutal schedule of flying and sitting in airports I arrived at the … Continue reading
MA program completed!
I am attempting to add new content to this site on a more regular basis. Now that I have finished with my MA I can again focus on music and education. For those interested here is a link to my … Continue reading
Posted in Ethnomusicology, India, Pedagogy
Tagged Cross-cultural pedagogy, Ethnomusicology, Hindustani music, India, Pedagogy
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UBC African Ensemble Performance
Not so much a blog entry as an upcoming event. Thursday November 25 the UBC African Drum and Dance Ensemble will be performing at 12:00 noon in the Music building. The performance is free and open to the public.
Posted in African Diaspora, Ethnomusicology, Performance
Tagged African Diaspora, Ethnomusicology, Performance
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