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Author Archives: L Pass
Inspiration Is Everywhere, In December
Recently I watched the film, De Lovely, about Cole Porter. It was so cool to watch another creative person doing his thing, and there were so many pianos in this film. I loved that. There were times in the film … Continue reading
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Tagged Cole Porter, arranging, lessons, article, chord solo, movie inspiration, In December
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College Magazine names Lauren one of the top ten Music Professors that Inspire Us.
It’s an honor to be mentioned here in such great musician company. Plus I loved the film, Music of the Heart with Meryl Streep. SO cool. 10 female music professors that inspire us “No one gives major #boss vibes better … Continue reading
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Hardcorejamz interviews Lauren Passarelli
1. Where did you grow up? Paramus, NJ. I had the best guitar teacher, Lou Sabini, who introduced me to superb guitarists like Johnny Smith, Buddy Fite, Tal Farlow, and wrote out chord melodies to standards and gave me a … Continue reading
In The Studio with Bird Mancini
Me & Ruby & Billy adding oohs to my song, Reaching For Love.
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LAUREN’S TOP TEN for Guitarists
Create meaning everyday. Do your thing – practice, write, play, record. Make yourself proud. Learn to set your intonation and play in tune. Each string has to be balanced at the 12th fret so the guitar is in tune with … Continue reading
Introducing the L Pass Newsletter
Brand New, sign up for the, L Pass Newsletter for news, guitar tips, & dachshund fun.
Q&A about playing live with AfterFab: Gear, & thoughts while playing.
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Tagged interview, live, show
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‘Cause It’s Love
‘Cause It’s Love words & music: L Pass, 2015, January At a theater in the Bronx, kissing through the show. They happened so deliciously, missing Ivanhoe. They would soothe and inspire, speak gentle fire Kindle sweet desire to be together. At … Continue reading
For Dogs: Healthy teeth, skin, muscles and joints.
I have three dachshunds, 3 yrs old, 8 yrs old and 12 yrs old. They all eat Nature’s Instinct dry, wet, and raw food & omega caps. They are very healthy, and super fun. But my little man, Romeo 8 yrs … Continue reading
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Tagged Dogs, dachshunds, health, food, teeth, skin, aches and pains
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Pass’ Words
Video Blog: Welcome to Pass’ Words Lauren on CBS Sunday Morning Smoothie! Harrifest 2014 New Projects To London This is a close up video of me playing the song, What Are You Doing The Rest of Your Life: Song Demo … Continue reading
Song Writing, Creativity Sessions & Beatle Events
Master guitarist, Lauren Passarelli has been a guitar professor at Berklee College of Music since 1984. • She’s an entertaining Performing Songwriter, • Beatles’ Expert • Creativity & Technology Clinician • Recording Engineer • Music Producer & Music Arranger • … Continue reading
99 ways to play better guitar
cool guitar player mag link
Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone
Questions for Lauren, by Robin Stone Bolstered By Blue and many other tunes on this record have arrangements that are very complex, with multiple backing vocal parts and various instruments coming in and out. How do you go about composing … Continue reading
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Tagged Honeywine, The Sea Road, creativity, interview, songwriting, recording, tender ramble
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Jordan Lucero interviews Lauren Passarelli
On Mar 14, 2012, at 12:47 PM, Jordan Lucero wrote: Thank you! I loved reading all of your answers! Hey Lauren, I have to do an interview for my professional development seminar and I was wondering if you could answer … Continue reading
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Tagged songwriting, lessons, creativity, Guitars, song writing, writing, Beatles
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For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time
For Fab Four fan, it gets better all the time Thursday, April 28, 2011 LAST UPDATED: THURSDAY APRIL 28, 2011, 11:18 AM BY BRYAN WASSEL TOWN NEWS STAFF WRITER A former Paramus resident has accomplished a series of firsts at … Continue reading
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Tagged writing, Beatles, music, george harrison, creativity, Guitars, song writing
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Online Guitar Lessons
We’re busy people. You may have always wanted guitar lessons but don’t know to fit them in & get there during regular hours. Online lessons are your ticket to the music. You can set something up with me over the … Continue reading
Blackbird & Bellabye
I’ve always gotten a kick out of learning songs & guitar parts deeply to sound like the recordings that I loved. That was my measure of how well I knew the music & how … Continue reading
Happy 70th Ringo!
Steve Gorman (Black Crowes drummer) wrote this a while back in response to a fan letter: Quote: Ringo Starr’s drumming is infallible, untouchable, and he is quite simply the greatest drummer in the history of rock ‘n’ roll music. So, … Continue reading
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Tagged Ringo, Steve Gorman, Black Crows, Beatles
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Come Alive
Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go do it, Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. ~ Harold Thurman Whitman
Go To Your Studio & Make Stuff
There’s every reason on earth to enjoy the creative things you enjoy as often as you choose to. We see ourselves in definitive ways & at various times or ages in our lives we allow ourselves to have & be … Continue reading
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Tagged writing, songwriting, Kate Chadbourne, creativity, creative life, song writing
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Brenda Ueland on Creative Work
I think there is something necessary & life giving about creative work. A state of excitement. And it is like a faucet: nothing comes unless you turn it on and the more you turn it on, the more comes. But … Continue reading
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Tagged song writers, creativity, quotes, writing
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Words from a student
Wavicles By Greg Arney11. November 2009 18:04 My first guitar teacher at college, Lauren Passarell, taught me a number of things that I am still learning years after the fact. After carefully eyeing my picking hand, she faulted it for … Continue reading
7 Thoughts on Teaching and Learning Guitar
Knowledge speaks, wisdom listens. When I listen, I can hear whether my students are ready to absorb what I have to offer. First I need to know they believe in their ability and, at the same time, that they’re willing … Continue reading
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Tagged learning guitar, guitar, lessons, creativity, practice, writing
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Great Quote
To charm, to strengthen & to teach. These are the 3 great chords of might. Written on the outside of Harvard University’s Music building.
The purpose of work
We have been taught that we need to work for a living. And that we keep the things we love to do as our hobbies. Has it ever struck you that this is distorted and weird? Have you ever wondered … Continue reading