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The 15 Minute Rule

You guys know about the 15 min. rule. I keep a timer with me, in fact I keep it on my desk. When my schedule is absolutely nuts, I figure out 15 min. here and there or I can practice. Since it's only 15 min. is not that big of a deal. A block out a couple times turn on the timer on and focus and practice for the 15 min. I find this could really help on those crazy days where you seem to have no time to practice all. I just thought I would pass along to you guys.

Live in Bucharest - Lullaby of the Leaves by Tony Miceli

I like this version of Lullaby even with all the reverb. Check out the tempo. It really really rushes. I played with two young good musicians. The drummer REALLY rushed everything. In the rehearsal I started to get mad and then I realized how many times I've rushed things.

Do you know who has really helped me with my tempo problems? Marie. She'll flag any of my videos with tempo or any other problems and email me. I went on a metronome binge after that and use the metronome often now. She really helped me by drawing attention to the problem.

If I Were A Bell (my little final) by Marie

Hey,
I did my little work on this TOTM through the weeks, and got to this result today. I don't think I can do anything more so far. So I'll post it here, waiting for the final lesson to add it.
Of course this 'best' take among... many (too many?) is full of mistakes, unconventional, and not of great interest... but well it's my work so I feel like sharing it with you! Enjoy! - M