Memorizing Music

Image result for music bannerOnce you’ve become proficient on your instrument, you can begin to memorize music. Maybe you need to do it for a performance, or marching band, or just for fun. Depending on the person and difficulty of the piece, the amount of time to memorize something varies. One way is to memorize the fingerings, the notes, or to memorize a picture of the sheet music. If you play multiple instruments, it might be helpful to play your piece on each one or if you try to write out the piece from memory. The most important step is repetition. The most ideal form of memorizing music is muscle memory where you don’t have to even think about it. I’ve found that it is easiest to memorize music that you enjoy. Good luck!Image result for memorizing music

Woodturning

One common, and relatively easy woodworking technique is woodturning. This technique requires a lathe (which rapidly turns a piece of wood) and various carving tools. You simply turn on the lathe and then run a tool along the side until you get the shape you want. Another plus is that it doesn’t really matter what wood you use. Many different projects use the lathe, from bowls, to lamp stands, to vases, to handles. The possibilities are endless, with many unique combinations.