I was inspired to write this tune after a recent conversation with my friend Amanda Healen in which we were talking about my mending from some physical health challenges and […]
Mending and Tending – a tune about taking care of ourselves Read More »
The title of this tune was inspired by a banjo video that Jonas Friddle recently published on Youtube. I didn’t have an empty pickle jar to put a lager in,
Lager in a Pickle Jar – New Banjo Tune! Read More »
During this challenging time of life I’ve been inspired by the Marquette Makers’ Project to keep busy with some creative work. I’ve made a lot of lessons like this, but
How to Find the Minor 2 (ii) Chord in a Major Scale – Video Lesson Read More »
Thank you to Huxley and Theo for their help making this music video for my song, Juice Box! This song was written with young students like them in mind. I
Music Video for “Juice Box” – a new song for youth musicians Read More »
Wow! What great musicianship at the packed house for Family Harmonica Workshop at Saturday’s 2020 Winter Roots Folk Festival! Most of the attendees had never played the harmonica before and
Recap: Family Harmonica at Winter Roots Festival Read More »
Recently, it was a very snowy morning here in Marquette, MI. I was waiting for some of my students to have their lesson and I wrote this song. I made
Snowy Day – A Song for Young Musicians – Video and Zine Read More »
Originally posted on Facebook, Jan. 11, 2020 My teaching station this morning at Ore Dock Brewing. I have just a few lessons today, but I sure hope to do more
Teaching Station at Ore Dock Brewery Read More »
Life has been so full of upheaval that I feel like I haven’t really been able to take advantage of the natural wonders I’m living among. I made an “artist
Tackling Marquette Mountain – First Snowboarding Lesson Read More »
Award-winning music educator, Jason McInnes, will be leading youth, family or adult music lessons this January at Ore Dock Brewing. Sign up for a 30 minute lesson in: * Guitar
Join the Band! – Music with Jason at Ore Dock Brewing Read More »
I keep track of several things during the year. Here are the final numbers. A brief description of what these numbers mean and their relationship to last year follows. The
Stuff I Keep Track Of – Totals for 2019 Read More »
Here is a copy of my newest zine, How to Play Auld Lang Syne on Your Harmonica! Auld Lang Syne is one of my very favorite songs. I actually wish
Learn to Play Auld Lang Syne for the New Year! Read More »
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