Jonathan Rothenberg

By using modern technology such as bespoke audio video lesson files, transcription programs and internet links we can follow the “4 H’s” roadmap to reach your specific musical goals. The Four H’s are for your Hands, Head, Hearing and Heart.

Your Hands represent your technique. Without at least some usable technique you will struggle to get a meaningful voice from your playing. My methods are designed to short circuit many traditional repetitive practice methods with fun activities to get you to a standard of usable technique faster!

Your Head represents music theory. At the very least by having some understanding of your instrument and of western music you will allow yourself some freedom from sheer parrot fashioned muscle memory. At its best you will attain a clear picture of the western music system that allows you to communicate, share, compose, and appreciate and a whole lot more! I have developed a strong set of mnemonic blueprints to lead you to this place.

Your Hearing is the probably very obvious idea of ear training. I have “organic generation methods” to help achieve this progress. Whatever your natural predisposition for this, it does work like a muscle. Really not just a single muscle but also a whole set of muscles. Which part or whichever one muscle or sets of muscles that you exercise will always show some development.

The fourth “H” component, which is your Heart is made up of innumerable ingredients and elements that you develop from the other "H's". This where you develop meter and timing (time measurement accuracy), dynamics, phrasing, fingering choices, tonal awareness and control to name a few. This is what gives you your voice of expression through you instrument.

By nurturing one or more of these 4 H elements every time you practice you will get measurable results at a satisfying pace.