Grant Dukeshire

For me, writing is best when it assists some worthwhile change while probing inwards. I hope more of us can learn from this simple quote:

“I write to discover what I know." — Flannery O'Connor

My first book, Understanding Life brings practical philosophy back to its basics — how to think; what is real; how to live. It was written with the thought that we generally need more basic philosophical structuring as opposed to wandering among impossible nuances. We need useful.

And I very much believe that more people could find happiness through trying to play an instrument. Current music notation is felt to be an unnecessary barrier for many — and so Alpha Beat Music Notation was written as my answer to this problem. Hopefully it is not just wishful thinking.

And finally, I play some blues harp. Accordingly I have applied the principles of Alpha Beat to this small but expressive instrument. Perhaps the BeatTab series will encourage more people to pick up a harmonica and experience more success and enjoyment.

GRANT DUKESHIRE has been formally educated in mathematics, physics, engineering and business with degrees from Dalhousie and the University of Alberta. However his real education came from raising a family, being a Scout leader and simply hiking, skiing and cycling in the Canadian Rockies.