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Author Archives: L Pass
Questions for me by Griffin Woytaszek
Thank you so much Lauren! I will let you know how my presentation goes. I appreciate you going into so much depth on these questions, and taking the time to do so. I found this very inspiring, particularly the piece … Continue reading
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April 2021 Songwriting Mastermind
Songwriting Mastermind
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The Menino Arts Center Show March 5th, 2021
pre-recorded video concert, Guitar & Vocal, Piano & Vocal, performances 0:00 Frustration Station 4:10 That’s How It Is 8:04 That Explains The Sky 11:08 Haven’t A Care 15:01 Reach me 19:48 Leaf Feather Wing Stone 23:53 Canvas of Your Life 27:14 Guest List 32:41 Lean Back Into … Continue reading
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Tagged CD, songs, creativity, Dogs, creative life, studios, interview, guitar, music
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Online Concert coming March 5th!
Tune in March 5th 7-9 pm EST to hear Lauren Passarelli & Kate Chadbourne, In Concert, presented by, The Menino Arts Center The 2 shows are free and you can register here. Kate Chadbourne is a singer, harper, and storyteller, an … Continue reading
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Sign up for the next Songwriting Mastermind
Who’s it for? What can I expect? Songwriting Mastermind “I will be back for another session in the near future. Was a great experience.” ~ John S. “Thank you, I found these very inspirational and thought provoking. I didn’t know … Continue reading
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Guitar Insights ~ Writing A Song
A Songwriting lesson: 0:00? Can’t learn how to ride a bicycle from a book alone 0:39? Unlock your confidence by practicing 2:43? Free association 3:35? Change one string, top E to C 4:13? Catch your ideas in a notebook 5:02? … Continue reading
Developing Your Musicianship
Excerpts from an online class 0:00 foam/sponge under the bridge, James Jamerson bass mute, prepared guitar 1:35 creating your favorite sounds 2:25 player’s personality 3:34 too many bar chords 3:46 breaking out of your playing rut 4:32 taking classes that … Continue reading
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Tagged communicating ideas, musical language, phrasing, articulation
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L Pass live at LOMA ~ Feature Performing Artist 2012
Notice the guitar parts for each song. You can accompany yourself in many ways. You don’t have to strum or finger pick the same way throughout the whole song. Songs include: 0:00 Sweetest Thing 3:15 Playing With The Pieces 7:55 … Continue reading
Songwriting Mastermind
Join Now “Those who sign up are in for a treat as you are an amazing teacher, writer and performer. This is quite and opportunity for aspiring songwriters to jump at.” ~ Dave B.
Night Vision ~ The Questions ~ The Interview
Night Vision ~ Questions submitted by Robin Stone, Claudio Raino, Max Abraham, Daniel Jackson, Bernadette Mac, Stan Pulnik, and Gina M. Vanderloop. RS: This song to my ears has a decidedly Steely Dan vibe about it. The harmonies and horn … Continue reading
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Guitar Insights ~ Alternating Picking, String Skipping & Groove
Take control of your guitar, play better lead guitar, play better rhythm guitar, improve your time, and improve syncing both hands.
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Interview with Lauren Passarelli by Alexandria Mulé
L Pass Interview – by Alexandria Mulé AM: When did you realize that you wanted to first put your material out into the world rather than keeping it for yourself? LP: I wanted to make a record from when I … Continue reading
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Guitar Insights ~ Touch
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Out on Spotify today ~ LOVE WINS
It’s not just a phrase. It’s not just a bumper sticker. It’s not foolish thinking or being naive. Love is the most powerful energy we have, and it isn’t make believe. It’s what we all want and what we all … Continue reading
Guitar Insights ~ The Rest Stroke
When you need to play accurately and clean use the rest stroke.
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Inside The Arrangement Of: Love Wins
From a tiny guitar idea (like this first riff) to a finished song, I love the whole creative process, and thousands of decisions it takes to turn the idea into a finished song, and finished recording. It’s like making a … Continue reading
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True Fire Asks Lauren for 7 tips
7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning by Lauren Passarelli There is no greater technique book for guitar than William G Leavitt’s, A Modern Method For Guitar (a 3 book series). Learning from a great book puts you miles ahead of … Continue reading
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Tagged learning guitar, teaching, learning, guitar lessons
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David Rawlings Guitarist for Gillian Welch
Dave was a great student. We found we shared similar passions for melodic solos; both of us adoring the playing of George Harrison. Dave already had a wonderful background and desired more expression and facility. Helping him through the Berklee … Continue reading
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Night Vision ~ Lauren Passarelli ~ Sounds Around Town
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Night Vision Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lauren Passarelli lpassarelli@berklee.edu New Album: Night Vision Release Date: June 20, 2020 TOP MASSACHUSETTS MUSICIANS BAND TOGETHER TO MAKE GORGEOUS ALBUM Lauren Passarelli has joined with some of the best music-makers to produce NIGHT … Continue reading
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Night Vision Preview
Release date worldwide: THE SUMMER SOLSTICE – 20 June 2020 Buy the MP3s Now on the store page. Or order a custom made CD
Wachusett Recording
It was so cool to get to work with Michael Harmon at his studio, Wachusett Recording, February 20th, 2020. We recorded drums and rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, upright bass, and vocals for my song, For Another Star. Super day! … Continue reading
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Honeysuckle Magazine ~ Lauren’s Song ~ article by Michael Moore
https://honeysucklemag.com/laurens-song/ Decades ago, the Berklee College of Music in Boston was commonly known as “the Jazz School” or some other iteration of a Jazz Institute. More recently, it has been a haven for serious students of all styles – Pop, Rock, Fusion, … Continue reading
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Tagged songwriting, george harrison, The Beatles, Berklee College of Music, Michael Moore, Honeysuckle Magazine
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Q & A with Michael J. Moore of Honeysuckle Magazine
MJM: Berklee circa ’78 – ’82, when you were a student, was loaded with jazz and funk and fusion fanatics. Did you feel like an outcast with your Beatles fixation? What’s fascinating is that you have always made your unique appreciation … Continue reading
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Tagged teaching, creativity, The Beatles, creative life, Ringo Starr, Beatles, John Lennon, interview, guitar, music, Paul McCartney, george harrison
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The new ten song release, Midnight Sun, is here.
Released today, here’s Lauren’s new recording featuring Kate Chadbourne, Kathy Burkly, and Bella Rio. Cover photos by, Don Lappin, Snappin Lappin Photography
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Lauren Passarelli on The Beatles ~
Music that matters Lauren Passarelli, lead guitarist and backing vocalist, has been with the band for four months. She said the band found her on the Internet, and that as the Beatles professor in the guitar department at Berklee College … Continue reading
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