The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it was. How exciting to be able to dip your fingers into a color that called out to you and put it on paper. The excitement of it all came from the feeling that you were an explorer, looking into uncharted... Read More
Dance Musics Most Popular and Enduring Theme: The Declaration of Independence
It all started with Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" in 1979, perhaps the biggest fluke in popular music history. To follow up her hit "Never Can Say Goodbye", Gloria's label issued a song called "Substitute". The track bombed. Everyone hated it, including the radio DJs and the public. Then DJs... Read More
Review: The Bled - Pass the Flask
Released in 2003, Pass the Flask turned this little quintet from Tucson, into a mainstream success overnight. Classifying this band as 'metalcore' or 'indie' or 'hardcore' is quite futile, because for every genre you pick, someone is going to disagree, and have a solid backing for their view. Everyone however... Read More
Music as Therapy?
Frustrated in a gridlocked?Job got you stressed out?The children have you going crazy?You pop in your favorite tune and you take a deep breath and as if by magic for a few minutes nothing matters anymore!No it's no magic! It's music and it's power!Truly amazing isn't it?Even plants responds to... Read More
Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory
These practice tips were written for fiddlers. I've used them in classical violin also. You will find they apply to any music learning goal you have set for yourself.Learning new repertory raises your instrumental or singing ability. It makes you learn new combinations of notes. It takes focused effort and... Read More
Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all the songs worked out and planned before hand?. You've got to give the band something to use its imagination on as well. That can make a very ordinary song come alive into something totally different?.. the X Factor ? so... 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
Origin of Erik Saties Gnossiennes
The 'trois Gnossiennes' (1890) is a set of dance-like pieces of similar character, like the earlier composed 'trois Sarabandes' (1887) and 'trois Gymnopédies' (1888). The 'trois Gnossiennes' were first published by Satie as a set through Rouart, Lerolle & Cie. in 1913.The Gnossiennes continue in the minimalist style of the... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is there such a thing as a music quiz for kids?A. Sure there's such a thing as a music quiz, and you can find one right inside of your head. Just reach up there, pull it out, and put it down... Read More
Karaoke Singing
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke and improve their singing performance whether it be as a "virgin" karaoke singer or as someone starting out on a singing career. It contains tips designed to help old hands and newbies alike achieve a better karaoke singing style. The... Read More
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Dance Musics Most Popular and Enduring Theme: The Declaration of Independence
It all started with Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" in... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers... Read More
Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is?
Do you know what a didgeridoo is? There are so... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Win Friends & Influence People Through Music -- Is It Possible?
The idea that studying music improves the social development of... Read More
Guitar Humidification
Problems with humidity can lead to heartbreak for the classical... Read More
How to Download Music From The Internet
Most of you have probably heard of the RIAA's quest... Read More
Music Licensing
Music licensing can be a very confusing subject. My... Read More
Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors!
Bang! Bam! Bang! Have you always wanted to play the... Read More
Form - Giving Shape to Your Music
Do you ramble on endlessly with your improvisations? If so,... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it... Read More
CD Mastering using Har-Bal
Feel free to download the entire manual detailing the mastering... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 2
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
Piano on the Right-Side of the Brain
Some of you may remember a book titled "Drawing on... Read More
10 Ways for Unknown Musicians to Get the Word Out
When Clear Channel controls the radio and the monopoly newspaper... Read More
Guitar Tuning Tips
Most new guitar players and even some experienced ones have... Read More
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes - When Improvising
Mistake #1 - Thinking about what you're going to playA... Read More
The Future for Independent Record Labels
Small independent record labels are facing a different fight today... Read More
Music for Corporate Entertainment
For many years I have supplied music for and played... Read More
Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore?
Throughout the past few years downloading music on the internet... Read More
Living Life Loud
Change is good. Just ask the millions of unsigned artists... Read More
Eminem: A Social Commentator
In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem... Read More
Visualization Techniques for the Pianist
Controlling the images of the mind through image projection has... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... Read More
How to Become a Filthy Rich Record Label Mogul
Let me guess, you love music and would do anything... Read More
Anglican Arrogance: Small-Minded Choirmembers
What is "Episcopal" music?We often hear people express concern about... Read More
Suzuki Violin Vs Traditional Violin
The Suzuki violin method has come to dominate the way... Read More
How to Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
Musical Improvisation Basics - 8 Vital Things To Remember
This article discusses 8 vital things to remember as improvisers... Read More
Turn It Up: Plugging Into The Perfect Guitar And Amp Settings
Yowza! Did you hear that hideous noise? It sounded like... Read More
Music Industry Secrets Revealed - How To Become Succesful The Music Industry Without A Record Deal
Before the internet, unsigned music artists couldnt make a living,... Read More
The Open Position Piano Chord
Chords. They're amazing. There's no doubt about it. Especially when... Read More
Trusting Your Inner Voice - Key to Success at the Piano
We all have so many critical voices in our heads.Telling... Read More
Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music
They're everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look... Read More
Guitar Practice - Make It Your Priority!
Every student realizes that guitar practice is important if they... Read More
So You Want to be President? Learn to Play a Musical Instrument!
President Harry S. Truman, the man in the White House... Read More
Inspiration Wanted - Apply Within!
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for music students is... Read More
Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
Music Industry Secrets Revealed - How To Become Succesful The Music Industry Without A Record Deal
Before the internet, unsigned music artists couldnt make a living,... Read More
Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Guitar Practice Diet
Do you have a wide variety of things that you... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
The Death-Defying Warehouse Party Life: An Interview by William of Orange
About an entire local music industry that's rarely heard from,... Read More
Say Something
The music of Rush influences and inspires, at least that's... Read More
What Works Best in New Age Piano Improvisation
Many students want to know how to improvise. What they... Read More
Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
Did you know that good songwriting is often the key... Read More
Writing Hit Songs
There are a lot of factors to writing a hit... Read More
Beginners Guide to Music File Formats
Are you confused by the various types of music file... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your... Read More
Bagpipe Lessons In Your Own Home !
Bringing Bagpipe Tuition to Everyone, Everywhere.I have been teaching music... Read More
Review: Medications - All Your Favorite People In One Place
One of the most intriguing aspects of music is how... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... Read More
The Revolution has begun - and it will not be Televised The new Artist Development Paradigm
In reflecting on the world of the Music Business in... Read More
Does Reading Make Music?
When you read music you are deciphering the printed page... Read More
Top 7 Donts for Successful Improvisation
1. Don't try and make something happen. Trying blocks the... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
Flaming Guitars! Minarik Fuels The Excitement Of A New Generation Of Musicians
Celebrating an endorsement between G-Man Music and the fiery axe-makers... Read More
New Age Piano Playing and the Sustain Pedal
There are 3 pedals on most pianos. The one on... Read More
Just 3 Chords? No Way!
A student wrote me an email about the lesson "Ocean... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers... Read More
How to Make $30,000 with Your Music Before Years End
As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did... Read More
Turn It Up: Plugging Into The Perfect Guitar And Amp Settings
Yowza! Did you hear that hideous noise? It sounded like... Read More
Interview With Josh Epstein of Vision Music USA
Vision Music USA is a proactive and progressive music service... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
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