The Note I Didn’t Play Changed Everything.

Silence isn’t empty—it’s what makes music land.
I learned that in 1997 at the Los Angeles Music Academy during a workshop with bassist Neil Stubenhaus. The room leaned in when he didn’t play—and that pause taught me more about feel, phrasing, and meaning than another flurry of notes ever could.
In this video, I break down how space, restraint, and silence shape emotion, groove, and depth—used by greats from Miles Davis to Charlie Parker. You’ll see how I apply it today in writing, practicing, and producing.
What you’ll learn
Why the pause works: how our ears anticipate and “complete” ideas
Groove through subtraction: letting time breathe, placing notes that matter
Phrasing with space: making melodies speak without overfilling bars
Dynamics & emotion: using silence to frame impact (chorus lifts, solo arcs)
Practical drills: “Leave-one-bar empty,” “Answer yourself,” and “Mute to meaning”


On this channel you’ll discover how to:
✅ Overcome creative blocks in music production
✅ Build creative confidence as a producer
✅ Use DAW workflow hacks to stay inspired
✅ Apply productivity systems for musicians (timeboxing, GTD, routines)
✅ Strengthen your music producer mindset & finish your tracks

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Explore the power of silence in music, understanding how it shapes expression. This music lesson explores the nuances of playing the right note and how it impacts a piece. Even with basic music theory, you can learn music and appreciate the power of education.