by Mischa Marcks | Oct 26, 2021 | Blog, News
Is the BASS a melody instrument?What do you know about the BASS guitar in context to the rhythm section?What is your role?What is your responsibility?Remember that Spiderman quote?"WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT RESPONSIBILITY"So the first question really is...Are we...
by Mischa Marcks | Oct 22, 2021 | Blog, News
You TRY, You FAIL!Have you ever tried something and failed hard?I guess we all have to some degree. I know I felt like a failure at times. Like when I botched the first round of entrance exams for music college or when I didn't get that gig that I really wanted.But as...
by Mischa Marcks | Jun 10, 2021 | Blog, News
Dealing with lack of motivationLet’s start with a definition of motivation. The word motivation derives from the latin word “movere” which means to move. Psychologically speaking there are only two ways we can move. Away from pain or towards pleasure. Those are the...
by Mischa Marcks | May 20, 2021 | Blog, News
Why does music make us happy?Well, to get the answer we have to start with another question first.Have you ever wondered why music is so deeply ingrained in every culture?Why is it that every culture created some sort of organization of notes and rhythms called...
by Mischa Marcks | Feb 4, 2021 | Blog, News
Does goodness come wrapped in "badness"?I'm in pain, today! After injuring my arms during my studies in 2009, you'd think I've learnt my lesson. But it's not as easy as simply understanding the mechanics of what lead me there.Let me explain what I'm talking...
by Mischa Marcks | May 14, 2020 | Blog, News
Are you celebrating failure?Nowadays, there is so much content out there that suggests that we should celebrate failure and mistakes. The only way to learn is to fail. Even I often say "Every mistake is a little present to your future self."But making a mistake is...
