Author Archives: dololly

Playing Parts in a Band

Posted on March 5, 2015 by dololly

I’ve seen many bands who never reach one of the most important levels in performing.  The level I’m talking about is the level at which each musician learns when to play and when NOT to play.  A typical band includes … Continue reading →

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How Playing An Instrument Benefits Your Brain

Posted on November 8, 2014 by dololly
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Side Effects of Music

Posted on September 9, 2014 by dololly
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Message to Students

Posted on August 23, 2014 by dololly

I have added your email address to the Stringbender Music website.  When I post new pages, articles, etc, you will receive a notification similar to this.

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Ten Strings My Soul

Posted on June 15, 2014 by dololly

Here’s a preview of the songs on my CD, “Ten Strings My Soul”.   Amazing Grace   Because He Lives   Blessed Assurance   Blessed Be The Name   Create In Me A Clean Heart   In The Garden   … Continue reading →

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Ten Strings My Soul

Posted on June 13, 2014 by dololly

My newest CD, Ten Strings My Soul (from “How Great Thou Art”, “Then sings my soul”) includes the following steel guitar instrumentals: Amazing Grace Because He Lives (for Kenneth Edelhauser) Blessed Assurance Blessed Be the Name (I can still hear … Continue reading →

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Kurt Stephenson

Posted on May 27, 2014 by dololly

I met Kurt a few years ago in Mountain View Arkansas.  He is a great musician and can play any instrument.  He won the National Bluegrass Banjo Championship in Winfield Kansas in 2010.  I sure enjoyed shuckin’ some corn with … Continue reading →

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Why is this number important to music?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by dololly

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Instruments Photo

Posted on September 9, 2012 by dololly

Saturday morning (9/9/2012) was so nice and the cool front had come through, so I decided to take a photo of some of my favorite instruments.  They include a vintage Sho-Bud double 10, a Gibson RB250 Mastertone, a Dobro (also … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Stringbender Music

Posted on September 4, 2012 by dololly

Please visit the ABOUT page for a brief introduction to Stringbender Music! Also, when you hover over the above menu bar items, don’t just click on one of the drop-down options, but click on the main one too! For example, click … Continue reading →

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