Creating Within Limits
When I first started playing the piano I wanted to learn how to compose. The idea that I could create something tangible really appealed to me.So much so that I read everything I could get my hands on to learn the great art of musical composition. The problem was that... Read More
Surf Waves With Jack Johnson
Lately I've been listening to some pretty cool music by some beach bum named Jack Johnson. The tunes he plays really touch a chord within me. They are just so honest and selfless, like stories being told by a wise old palm tree that has endured countless days of peaceful... Read More
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother Debbie Nelson and in South Wales through his father Marshall Bruce Mathers II.But Eminem has mostly Scottish blood running through his veins. On both sides( maternal and paternal sides), Scottish roots can be found.Back to the 7 th generation on... Read More
Taking iPod Culture into Clubs as Well as Cyberspace: Jonny Rocket Interviewed by The G-Man
Already making plenty of noise in the marketplace is a new concept called Playlist, which exists both as a club and as an online music competition (see www.ipod-dj.com for details on how to enter and what you can win).Playlist is attracting attention for several reasons. First, as a part of... Read More
Pakistani Pop Music
Pakistan is blessed with talent and when we talk about Pakistani Music, you can never stop picking up one of the best Pakistani pop song uptill now because there are number of such hit songs nobody can judge the best one in past decades such as "Dil Dil Pakistan" ,... Read More
Social Networking and Music: MySpace Puts It All Together in a Virtual Community
Today's music fan interacts with a "community" that is far larger than anyone ever dreamed possible before the widespread personal use of the Internet. This social networking is changing the way people market and sell music and it's doing so on a global scale.Here's How:One fan hears a song and... Read More
Tips on Performing Your Music for Others
Have you ever dreamed of performing a piece you created for others. Imagining that they are captivated and held spellbound by the music? If you have, you know that it can be a long road from actually coming up with something, practicing it, and then giving it to an audience.... Read More
Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand for their tools, it's time to check out shareware. Small independent developers often provide similar solutions that cost three to five times less AND you get to try them before paying.John's First Pick - MIDI MaestroMIDI Maestro is music software... Read More
The Didjeridu
In Northern Australia the Didjeridu is seen as a phallic symbol and therefore a male instrument. Women are prohibited from playing.Stories of the Didjeridu vary from place to place among the different language-speaking groups in this large continent.In the beginning, in the North of Australia, a giant captured two young... Read More
How to Remove DRM from WMA - Is It Legal and Worth the Effort?
Technically, it's illegal to remove DRM from WMA protected music. Digital Rights Management (DRM) is part of the music industry's effort to curb piracy. There are legitimate reasons for removing it, but first understand DRM can not be removed from file sharing network downloads. Most tracks can be legally copied... Read More
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The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of... Read More
How Many Guitar Chords Do I Need To Know?
Guitar chords, (chords played specifically on a guitar,) differ only... Read More
Piano Teachers - Whats Wrong with Them?
Most of us like to use what we learn right... Read More
Karaoke Singing
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke... Read More
50 Cent G Unit
His lockjaw delivery makes him look as gangsta as Marlon... Read More
The Dos and Donts of Getting Your Child to Love Learning an Instrument
We all know that music can be inspiring, entertaining, and... Read More
Be Your Own DJ - Digital Audio Processing Tools Overview
SoundEdit Pro is a digital audio editor for a user-friendly... Read More
Learn Piano the Easy Way!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... Read More
Review: The Bled - Pass the Flask
Released in 2003, Pass the Flask turned this little quintet... Read More
How To Make a Fortune Teaching Piano (or Guitar, or Drums, or Singing, or?) To Beginners
"But I'm not in it for the money" you say.Me... Read More
Guitar Facts: A Glossary of Terms
It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the... Read More
Reaching For The Soul Zone
Every searching artist wants to get there. It's that magical... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your... Read More
Ouch, It Hurts When I Sing!
When I first set out to write this article about... Read More
CD Review: Amber - My Kind of World
Pop/Rock Recording Artist Amber, who has scored seven #1 Billboard... Read More
Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far... Read More
The Gong - An Instrument Everyone Can Play
What exactly is a Gong?The gong is a musical instrument... Read More
12 Reasons You Should Learn to Play the Piano
All right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why... Read More
Music Mini Course: Learn The Basics Of Reading Music On A Keyboard Instrument
Welcome to the wonderful world of music. As you begin... Read More
Ibanez SR400 Bass Guitar
The Ibanez SR400 bass guitar is very comfortable to play.... Read More
How to Remove DRM from WMA - Is It Legal and Worth the Effort?
Technically, it's illegal to remove DRM from WMA protected music.... Read More
Piano Playing For Adults: More Fun Than Sex And Not Nearly As Dangerous!
OK, so I lied about the fun part.Maybe piano playing... Read More
You Cant Force Play
A student once asked me; "How come sometimes the music... Read More
If Setting The Gain Correctly is So Important, Why Dont Mic Preamplifiers Have Meters?
When you first learn how to use a mixing console,... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations
Cultures around the world since the beginning of time have... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
10 Ways for Unknown Musicians to Get the Word Out
When Clear Channel controls the radio and the monopoly newspaper... Read More
Composing George Winston Style
If you're a fan of New Age piano, no doubt... Read More
5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Radio Play for Your ?Independent? Music!
You have to find radio airplay time if you're going... Read More
Live Music!
"Live music." That common saying may contain some truth, but... Read More
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel... Read More
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of... Read More
Chords or Melody First... Which is Best?
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... Read More
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
Chord symbols (for example, Fm7, Cmaj7 or G6) are a... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... Read More
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
How To Write A Song
Did you ever wish that it was your song playing... Read More
Music Mini Course: Learn The Basics Of Reading Music On A Keyboard Instrument
Welcome to the wonderful world of music. As you begin... Read More
The Dark Side of P2P File Sharing
P2P file sharing programs are free. Period. But there are... Read More
Structure Of A Successful Music Website
Ideally each page of your website should serve a specific... Read More
The Secrets of Correctly Stringing Your Guitar
Why do you care about stringing your guitar you may... Read More
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel... Read More
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Get Him (Or Her) Music Lessons
This is counterintuitive, I know. Our natural response to seeing... Read More
Eminem: A Social Commentator
In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have... Read More
How to Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
Did you know that good songwriting is often the key... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... Read More
?Who Else Wants to Get Screwed When Signing a Recording or Songwriting Deal?!?!?
You've got your recording (or songwriting) contract in hand and... Read More
How to Remove DRM from WMA - Is It Legal and Worth the Effort?
Technically, it's illegal to remove DRM from WMA protected music.... Read More
Improvising On The Piano: Jazz Musicians Do It -- Why Not Other Styles?
Why jazz piano improvisation?Why not gospel piano improvisation?Is it not... Read More
Tips for Buying Digital Pianos and Keyboards
Buying a digital piano could be a very delicate attempt,... Read More
Acclaimed Songwriter and Performer Michael Alan Releases New CD: Searching for the Heartland:
New York born singer songwriter Michael Alan, who records with... Read More
MP3 Music Subscription Services. A Good Deal?
There's a reason Apple Computer dominates the legal 99-cents-a-download digital... Read More
Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand... Read More
Can You Really Learn To Play a Musical Instrument From an Online Course?
Out of the 250 million people in the United States,... Read More
Beginning Clarinet: The Very Start
Like starting with any instrument, beginning clarinet is a process... Read More
Origin of Erik Saties Gnossiennes
The 'trois Gnossiennes' (1890) is a set of dance-like pieces... Read More
The History Of Drums - A Journey Of Sound
Music and musical instruments are an extremely important part of... Read More
A Guitar Lesson to Help You Develop Your Vision
Have you ever done any of the following?1. Made excuses... Read More
Jazzing Up Your Leadership Style
I met New York jazzman Tim Armacost in college almost... Read More
Play Piano in the New Age Style
It's not what you play, it's how you play it.... Read More
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