Musicology Tampa Bay

6 quick tips to help you succeed musically in 2013:

Peter Mongaya — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 11:49:26 +0000

Here are 6 quick tips to help you succeed in your musical endeavors in 2013:

1. Set a goal

Notice I said a goal. It’s difficult to focus on too many different things at once, so just choose a few at a time.You want to be specific and realistic about your goals and focus on the process. For practicing, you could bump up your practicing from 4 to 5 sessions a week. To accelerate the post-holiday get back into the “shed” process, you can commit yourself to 2 to 3 interval 15 minute sessions daily five days a week for 12 weeks. Practicing in small 15 minutes blocks helps you focus and retain the information you are working on. Also, instead of thinking of practicing as a once a day event, pick it up when you have a few extra minutes (between commercials, while in the bathroom LOL etc.). Just five more minutes a day adds up: 365 days x 5 minutes= 1825 extra minutes a year,or 30 extra hours of time on the instrument pr. year.

2. Set small weekly goals that will build up and lead you to a larger goal

Small successes are crucial to keeping you on track; reaching each weekly goal will encourage you to set and achieve more goals. Instead of learning the whole piece what about just taking the first 4 bars or 8 bars? Working though a tune in this simple manner will help you grow much more confident and will make you sound stronger faster.

3. Keep your head in the game

Think about your goals daily. Keep a practice log. Write down what you are working on and how long on the log (just ask for a log next time you are at Musicology and place on your fridge/your computer/your practice area.

4. Find a musician/artist/person who inspires you

If you want to achieve something, find someone who has already done it and use that person’s accomplishments as inspiration.

5. Get excited about starting your goal

The best way to get excited about achieving your goals is to plan out the process. Work out all the details on a calendar. Get excited about the start date and make sure you are prepared and ready to begin.

6. Practice SLOWLY

When learning new material practice slowly, even out of time if necessary. Remember practice does not make perfect, practicing makes permanent . So when practicing the old adage ‘Measure twice, cut once’ rings very true indeed. Do not ‘perform’ instead learn the exercise/passage thoroughly (practice), then speed will not be an issue. Playing fast just means you know something really well

HAPPY PRACTICING in 2013, let us work very hard and kill it this year!!

Gift certificates great gift idea!!! Musicology closed from December 12th till January 7th 2013

Peter Mongaya — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 16:18:22 +0000

GIVE THE GIFT OF MUSIC THIS CHRISTMAS. An experience is worth more than any material object…. Call us about gift certificates (727) 723-1000. First lesson is on us. Merry Christmas and a Happy 2013 from Musicology.

Musicology will be closed after December 22. Classes will start up again January 7th 2013. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!!! Looking forward to 2013, let’s make some great music people…….

Musicology Acoustic Praise and Worship night 11/16/2012 CANCELLED

Peter Mongaya — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 16:40:11 +0000

Sorry folks, lead singer had a very last minute job emergency and cannot be there. We will reschedule for an evening hopefully before end of year.

Have a super happy Thanksgiving and celebrate all the things you are thankful for with family and friends

God Bless,

Peter

Cave Dwellers Wednesday 10/17/2012@ 9PM!!!!!

Peter Mongaya — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:11:33 +0000

It is Cave Dweller time again!!!!

The legendary-sonically-traumatizing-grooving-kick-butt-face-melting Cave Dwellers will be playing at Musicology 10/17/2012 this Wednesday @9PM. 1 set, and one killin’ show!! Be there or be square…….. Love offerings/donations are greatly appreciated (and encouraged) for these incredible and hard working veteran and national musicians, if you happen to be broke right now but love great music…… you still come out it’s cool, the guys just want to give out of the goodness of their hearts and for the pure love of music. The Cave Dwellers are: Ron Reinhardt: keys, Dave Reinhardt: drums, Steve Petrey: guitar and Tim George: bass

Musicology Jazz/Groove/Fusion Hang part VII Wednesday 10/3 9PM

Peter Mongaya — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 17:16:34 +0000

Playground is open kiddos!! Time to have some fun and just play some MUSIC. These evenings are facilitated for seasoned cats to play, jam, create, groove, kill, etc, as well as for the youngster musician and the greener guys and gals to participate in the event of playing together. Great music and hanging goes down every time we have these nights so please spread the word. I promise you it will be a good time, and if you play, I shall say you should have a smooth ride with the stellar rhythm section aka houseband. Elias Tona: bass, JT: drums, Peter Mongaya: guitar. Come on out and support a good thing. Great place to meet and network too….. Starbucks and Fresh Market Gourmet cookies as well as great music and musicians in da house!! Let’s kill baby….. $5 admission (aka love offering to keep the party going)

God Bless,

Peter Mongaya

“where there is no culture create your own” (Marty Morell)

Musicology presents the Alumni School of Rock Concert @ Dunedin Brewery 9/23 6pm!

Peter Mongaya — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 11:50:48 +0000

Come check out a great concert, celebrating all these kids hard work!! They have been looking forward to this gig

Musical Maniacs
Rocking Jaguars
The Others
Along for The Ride

Musicology closed for Labor Day!!

Peter Mongaya — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 16:54:57 +0000

no classes on Labor Day. enjoy the holiday!

God bless,
Musicology

Hurricane Isaac: Musicology will be open Monday 8/27/2012

Peter Mongaya — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 22:12:41 +0000

Hey Students and Parents,

We are open Monday unless anything changes drastically over Sunday night. See you at Musicology be safe!!

God Bless,

Musicology

June 2012 events and SOR (ALL SHOWS CANCELLED)

Peter Mongaya — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:55:43 +0000

6/13/2012: Musicology Jazz/Fusion/Groove Hang 9PM: Come hang with some of Tampa Bay’s best musicians for and evening of great music. House band: Jeremy Powell: sax, Peter Mongaya: guitar, Sam Martinez: bass and JT: drums $5

6/24/2012 CANCELLED NPG Electronica/Ambient Jazz: Larue Nickelson: guitar, Jeremy Powell: Keys, Loops and Laptop and Ian Goodman: drums.

6/25/2012 CANCELLED Cave Dwellers. Legendary TB fusion band. Ron Reinhardt: keys, Steve Petrey: guitar, Time George: bass and Dave Reinhardt: drums.

SOR weekly start June 11th please call for details (727)723-1000. SUMMER DISCOUNTED PRICE OF $275!!!

Musicology Praise and Worship Night Friday 30th of March 7.30PM (FREE)

Peter Mongaya — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 15:30:17 +0000

MUSICOLOGY PRAISE AND WORSHIP NIGHTS
START AGAIN THIS FRIDAY MARCH 30th DOORS OPEN @ 7.30PM(FREE)

WE ARE READY TO HAVE SOME ELECTRIC SKY CHURCH AGAIN!!

“Play Music Skillfully and With Excellence” Psalms 33:3

You are invited to an amazing night of music and community.

The vision for these evenings is to play fresh improvised music,

as well as hang out and have a good time.

An evening of playing upward and going for the "Zone".

No agendas, just digging deep, celebrating, and having a great time with

some of Tampa Bay's most talented musicians

If you haven't heard Stephanie Roberts sing yet........

All I have to say is: come on out, she is amazing!!!!

If you like Gospel music, R&B, Funk, Rock, Quiet introspective ambient improvised stuff etc.,

Come out and hang you will thoroughly enjoy it, everybody is welcome!

Musicians:

Stephanie Roberts: Vocals

Jeremy Powell: Saxophone

Peter Mongaya: Guitar

Sam Martinez: Bass

JT:Drums