PinnedNathan Phelps7 Lessons On Practicing Music You Can Take From John Coltrane, the “Athlete” of ImprovisationWhat can we learn from jazz’s most methodical practitioner?9 min read·Dec 3, 2020----
Nathan PhelpsI Want to Freeze Time in Early AutumnI used to look forward to getting older each year, and I don’t mean with some sort of generalized optimism for change.5 min read·Sep 12, 2022----
Nathan PhelpsThe View From Halfway ThroughHot water flows with tugging pressure across my back, where it spills over onto my chest and divides into tiny little streams like aquatic…2 min read·Feb 14, 2022----
Nathan PhelpsinRock n’ HeavyHow Horace Bray Became a Renowned Jazz and Funk Guitarist + 7 Amazing TakeawaysSeven insights you can steal and put into your own practice.6 min read·Jan 25, 2022----
Nathan PhelpsinRock n’ HeavyHow to Play The Music In Your HeadWhat audiation is and how you can use it to practice playing the music in your head.6 min read·Sep 22, 2021----
Nathan PhelpsHow to Live a Wiser Life — 10 Lessons from 28I’m 41 years from 70 today, according to my cousin.4 min read·Sep 14, 2021----
Nathan PhelpsHow to Control Elephants: The Secret Sales Technique Politicians and Master Marketers UseIf you control the elephant, you win.7 min read·Sep 8, 2021----
Nathan Phelps17 Music Channels & Teachers You Should Be WatchingSince I write a newsletter all about practicing music, it helps to keep a catalog of people I really respect on hand. This gives me ideas…4 min read·Aug 30, 2021----
Nathan Phelps10 Musical Epiphanies That Changed The Way I Thought About Playing Music ForeverIf you start music at a young age, concepts of music theory, proper practice, and pedagogy can feel like they swirl around in your head…5 min read·Aug 19, 2021--1--1
Nathan PhelpsIt’s Time To Say Goodbye to AgeismI just got back from five weeks in Mexico, and I spent most of it hanging out with people more than twice my age (I’m 28).4 min read·Jul 20, 2021----
