u/AgitatedAd2376

I’m trying to understand the best way to switch rhythmic values in the piano roll without everything going out of time.

For example, let’s say I make a hi-hat pattern with straight 16th notes across a bar. Then later I want to add rolls like 32nd notes, 64th notes, triplets, sextuplets, quarter note triplets, etc.

I know you can change the snap/grid settings in the piano roll, but my issue is that if the notes were originally placed as 16ths and I switch to triplets or something else, the notes don’t automatically “lock” or resize to the new rhythmic grid correctly. Sometimes they overextend or don’t line up the way I expect.

How do I:

• Change rhythmic divisions while staying perfectly in time
• Make hi-hat/snare rolls quickly
• Switch between straight notes, triplets, sextuplets, etc.
• Edit one instrument’s rhythm without messing up the timing/grid of other instruments

I feel like I’m missing something basic with the piano roll snap/grid system, my apologies for the noob question haha.

Hey everyone!

For context, I am not mechanically inclined and have no idea how to troubleshoot problems like this.I’ve been having an annoying noise issue with my amp and wanted to see if anyone here could help me troubleshoot it.

My amp is a Vox VT20X 1x8 inch 20-watt Modeling Guitar Combo Amplifier, and whenever I’m playing, there’s a noticeable buzzing/humming noise. The weird thing is that when I touch the strings or any metal part of the guitar, the noise mostly goes away immediately.

I’ve seen people online say this might be a grounding issue, but I honestly don’t really understand what that means or where I’d even start fixing it. I already tried buying a brand new/better quality instrument cable thinking that was the problem, and it was not.

I'm using a Tagima Telecaster, which has single coil pickups. That could possibly have something to do with it, but I don't think it's the sole cause.

I'd appreciate any advice!

I’m curious how classical guitar performance majors (or people who went through conservatory/music school training) structured their practice routines on a day-to-day basis.

I’m currently in college (majoring outside of music) and working as an intern, but I was briefly a guitar performance major a few years ago before leaving school due to financial/family reasons. Lately I’ve been seriously considering getting back into classical guitar at a high level and possibly pursuing a MM in classical guitar performance in the future.

One of the reasons I’m considering it is because I may have the opportunity to attend with a merit scholarship + assistantship, making it realistically affordable for me.

Right now I’m trying to figure out what an effective high-level daily practice routine actually looks like. There’s so much advice online that it gets overwhelming.

Questions I have:

• How many hours per day did/do you practice?
• How much time was spent on technique vs repertoire?
• Did you practice scales/arpeggios daily?
• How important was sight reading?
• Did you separate practice into multiple sessions?
• How much score study/listening away from the instrument did you do?
• How did your teachers structure lessons and expectations?
• Did you focus on perfecting a small amount of repertoire or constantly learning new pieces?
• How did you avoid injury/burnout?

Since I work and have other responsibilities, I’m also interested in hearing how people maximize efficiency instead of just practicing for hours without direction.

Would love to hear how you practiced in undergrad/grad school, or how you wish you practiced looking back.

I’m about to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Communication, but honestly, I’m realizing I’m not very happy with the field and keep feeling pulled back toward music.

About 3 years ago, I briefly attended another university as a Guitar Performance major before leaving due to financial/family concerns. Since then, I’ve continued studying music on my own (theory, guitar, etc.), and I’ve started thinking seriously about trying to transition back into music somehow.

One thing I keep going back and forth on is Music Education. I like the idea of the stability and job security public school music teachers have, especially compared to the uncertainty of trying to make a living purely performing. However, I’m not sure I really want to teach younger kids, and the idea of moving super far away from Pennsylvania just to find a teaching job isn’t something I really want either. I think I’d be much happier teaching high school students, maybe middle school, or ideally college someday.

Part of me has also considered pursuing an MM in Guitar Performance instead. There’s a school near me that told me it may actually be possible to pursue the degree without having a bachelor’s in music if my audition/musicianship are strong enough, and there is a possibility to get tuition waived if I land an assistantship. 

Long-term, I think I’d most enjoy teaching things like:

• music theory
• music appreciation
• keyboard skills
• guitar
• maybe college-level classes someday

My biggest questions are:

• Are there Music Ed master’s programs that don’t require a bachelor’s in music/music ed?
• Has anyone here transitioned into music ed from a non-music bachelor’s degree?
• Would a post-bacc certification program make more sense?
• Is getting an MM in performance first a terrible idea if I’m also interested in teaching eventually?
• How realistic is it to stay somewhat geographically rooted while pursuing this path?

Finances are also a concern. Since my first bachelor’s is in Communication, I doubt I’d qualify for Pell Grants again or a ton of financial aid if I went back for a second bachelor’s in Music Ed. So I’m trying to figure out what path is actually realistic financially.

I know this is kind of all over the place, but I’d really appreciate advice from people who’ve worked in music education or changed careers into music later on.

Hey guys!

I’m going to graduate college in December 2026 after taking a few gap years away. My major is Communication with a minor in business. This is not something I’m passionate about though. In fact, quite the opposite. I was originally a music major back in 2023 and dropped out due to family concern’s at the time, in addition to financial concerns. Music is always something I wanted to do, especially teaching music.

In a perfect world, id love to teach music, (guitar, music theory, etc), as well as perform gigs on guitar as a sideman, and maybe even play some of my secondary instruments live. I would’ve also loved to teach music at the college level.

I’m currently working an internship as a marketing intern, and while everyone is nice and nothing is “wrong”, everyday I’m just thinking about music, wishing I stayed in music school, and regretting the choices I made to pursue my business/communication degree. I’m not really sure what to do, but being in this internship made me realize that working in an office like this isn’t something I want to do long-term.

Any advice would be appreciated!