School of The Rock™

 

About

Actually we have very little to say besides what’s on the home page at the moment, but our web page generator created this page for us.

Basically, I started this site to store materials and resources for worship teams and young adult Bible Study groups I was working with, or planning to work with.  But a reorganization at church pulled the plug on several of the things I was planning, so some of the planned content was never uploaded.  

But other parts - such as articles on Contemporary Christian Music and vintage saxophones - have drawn a lot of attention, so the site has grown in unexpected directions. 

At the same time, I wound up putting some of the music theory articles and music lessons and tabs for this site on a sister site - CreekDontRise.com that centers on folk, traditional, and Americana music. 

We have also added a newsletter that addresses topics in both sites - the MommaDontLow newsletter.  If you wish to learn more about that, please click here.

Paul Race playing a banjo. Click to go to Paul's music home page.A Note from Paul: Whatever else you get out of our pages, I hope you enjoy your music and figure out how to make enjoyable music for those around you as well.

And please stay in touch!

    - Paul Race Click to see Paul's music page on Facebook Click to see Paul's music blog page Click to see Paul's music home page Click to see Paul's YouTube Channel. Click to contact Paul through this page. Click to learn about our Momma Don't Low Newsletter.

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 Visit musings about music on our sister site, School of the Rock With a few tools and an hour or two of work, you can make your guitar, banjo, or mandolin much more responsive. Instruments with movable bridges can have better-than-new intonation as well. Acoustic-based, traditional, singer-songwriter, and folk music with a Western focus. Check out our article on finding good used guitars.
Carols of many countries, including music, lyrics, and the story behind the songs. X and Y-generation Christians take Contemporary Christian music, including worship, for granted, but the first generation of Contemporary Christian musicians faced strong, and often bitter resistance. Different kinds of music call for different kinds of banjos. Just trying to steer you in the right direction. New, used, or vintage - tips for whatever your needs and preferences. Wax recordings from the early 1900s, mostly collected by George Nelson. Download them all for a 'period' album. Explains the various kinds of acoustic guitar and what to look for in each.
Look to Riverboat Music buyers' guide for descriptions of musical instruments by people who play musical instruments. Learn 5-string banjo at your own speed, with many examples and user-friendly explanations. Explains the various kinds of banjos and what each is good for. Learn more about our newsletter for roots-based and acoustic music. Folks with Bb or Eb instruments can contribute to worship services, but the WAY they do depends on the way the worship leader approaches the music. A page devoted to some of Paul's own music endeavors.