21. The easiest way to jump-start your musical skill

25: Interview: Trampled by Turtles Violinist Ryan Young

A bit offbeat for my podcast, but I thought you would enjoy. This is an old archived interview I got to have with Ryan Young, the fiddler for Trampled by Turtles and Dead Man Winter. Learn how Ryan got his start (it's not run-of-the-mill), what motivates him, what inspires him, and learn overall tips from a seasoned performing and session violinist! As of time of this interview (2017)... TBT (https://merch.ambientinks.com/collections/trampledbyturtles) has released eight full albums, three of which have reached US Billboard [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billboard_(magazine)] chart number one spots. Their fifth release, Palomino [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palomino_(Trampled_by_Turtles_album)], maintained a position in the Top 10 on the bluegrass charts for 52 straight weeks. Their latest album, Wild Animals, was released on July 15, 2014. They have played internationally and at many popular music festivals in the US, and as of July 29, 2015, they will have played live in every state except Hawaii. Ryan also contributes to Dead Man Winter… http://deadmanwinter.tumblr.com/tour [http://deadmanwinter.tumblr.com/tour] and The Fiddle Heirs… https://www.facebook.com/FiddleHeirs/]

24. "Tricking" Your Kids to Practice the Ethical Way: The Magic of Unboxing

When you hide the instrument, many magical things can happen. I've seen my kids get to the point where they stop doing other things and practice, impromptu. Jam sessions with neighbors start happening. Recordings. Showing off. All of this because of one simple trick. Learn about it today. If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/ [http://violinforjesus.com/violin-for-jesus]

23. The 3 Secret and Radically Rare Things My "Top Parents" Do

In this episode I cover: 1. How I grade my "top parents" (I don't give them actual grades) 2. What characteristics separate them from the other parents (they are things you can do immediately) 3. How to start when a child is young (but don't give up hope with your teen!) If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/ [http://violinforjesus.com/violin-for-jesus]

22. Use this secret strategy when your child sounds "bad"

In this episode I cover: 1. How to approach your child when she is frustrated 2. What part of your advice is perhaps not respectable (and how to handle that) 3. The easiest strategy to deploy when you see your child's tears, anger, or "quitter" attitude during a practice session. If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin [https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin]

21. The easiest way to jump-start your musical skill

In this episode I cover: 1. How I got a scholarship (twice) 2. How I got better at music, without a teacher (it is not what you think) 3. What is the easiest way to jump-start your musical skill (it is overlooked by many, including me for 14 years!) If you choose to move further down the path of choosing an instrument, feel free to reach out with questions to brooksdhanes@gmail.com. Maybe I will answer your question in a future episode! Also, take a moment to visit our sponsor, https://vimeo.com/ondemand/learnhymnsonviolin/ [http://violinforjesus.com/violin-for-jesus]