Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves Us to a Special Place in Our Hearts. A Conversion About the Music We Love and How It Colors Our Lives.JUSTIN: My favorite piece of music, depends on the mood, jazz is music for all moods. My favorite jazz piece... 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
Growing and Keeping Loyal Fan Support
Fan support for musicians is a two way street. You make the music, release the CDs, and play the shows. You need fans to show up at the gigs, buy the CDs, or spread the buzz about you or you don't have an audience. When these two elements are out... 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 the Indie-label Global Fish Records in Seattle, is an artist who creates without a prescribed musical formula. His approach to writing is purely straight from his heart, lyrically poetic and honest, and void of any sound-alike comparisons. Michael's songs portray... Read More
Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music
They're everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look cool too. Since its launch in 2001, 10 million have sold and 8 million of those were in 2004. So welcome to the next generation. 8 tracks, records, cassettes, CDs, and now the iPod.I don't have one, yet. My first... Read More
Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?
You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it sounds true enough, but is t really? We all know the importance of practicing a new skill in order to become proficient at it. This is especially true when it comes to playing the guitar, or any other musical instrument... Read More
Guitarists...Are You A Victim and A Loser?
I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of musical progress?the victim mentality. What do I mean by this?Often we can let our personal circumstances dictate our progress. For example, someone may let their guitar practice slide because they were really busy at work. This person may start making... 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 neither.I LOVE music and I LOVE to teach music. I feel sorry for people that go into a field just to make money.They are missing it.You've got to love what you do to do it well.So with me, teaching music... Read More
Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that much. I got this tab book of some good ol' Gatemouth Brown finger picking blues. I've been enjoying myself so much trying to get this fingerpick thang goin'."I'm starting to understand the arpeggio-phrasing technique a lot more. Gatemouth Brown is... Read More
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel station (I can't remember the name. You'll see why if you keep reading). They were known for their motto, "If it doesn't say it, we won't play it." They were determined not to play watered-down Gospel music-even if it was... Read More
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Play Too Loud And Well Cut The Power!
"Turn it down!"How often have you heard that command in... Read More
History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
While composers had already begun to write music for the... Read More
Guitar Buying - The Pros and Cons of Vintage vs. Reissue
To most people, owning the "genuine article" is the only... Read More
Your First Guitar
Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've... Read More
Learning the Piano and Playing the Piano
Many piano students spend much time learning how to play... Read More
Dance Musics Most Popular and Enduring Theme: The Declaration of Independence
It all started with Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" in... Read More
Beginning Clarinet: The Very Start
Like starting with any instrument, beginning clarinet is a process... Read More
The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention;... Read More
Acoustic Or Electronic Drums - What Is Your Choice?
A debate rages on in the drumming world! You might... 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... Read More
What Works Best in New Age Piano Improvisation
Many students want to know how to improvise. What they... Read More
Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences... Read More
Effective Band Rehearsal
If your band is in rehearsals, either preparing for gigging,... 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
6 Tips for Organizing Your Music Files
If you're a digital music fan, you probably have problems... Read More
Surf Waves With Jack Johnson
Lately I've been listening to some pretty cool music by... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
Composing George Winston Style
If you're a fan of New Age piano, no doubt... Read More
Oh My Aching Head! Can Music Really Make You Feel Better?
We all know, if only instinctively, that music has a... Read More
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Music & Citizenship: Can Playing a Musical Instrument Help Your Child Become a Better Citizen?
Disregard the popular image of rappers with their ghetto blasters,... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... Read More
The King of the Delta Blues Singers - Robert Johnson Still Stands at the Crossroads
Probably the most enigmatic Singer and Guitarist of the twentieth... Read More
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
Arranging for New Age Piano
A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower... Read More
The First The American Idol Kelly Clarkson
There is a lot more to the story that meets... Read More
How Many Guitar Chords Do I Need To Know?
Guitar chords, (chords played specifically on a guitar,) differ only... Read More
Lori Nuic Sparkles
A soulful vibe along with an amazing voice is what... Read More
Piano Lessons - Group or Private?
Piano lessons are a great activity for children. They encourage... Read More
Zen and the Art of New Age Piano
We all want to be in the moment. That's where... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 2
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... 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
How to Create Interesting Textures
A lot of new age piano music consists of repeating... Read More
Motorhead Inferno
Motorhead-"Inferno"-Review by Les Lewellyn When David Grohl... Read More
The Acoustic Guitar
The steel-stringed acoustic guitar is usually credited with being developed... 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
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Eliminate Throat Tension
As a vocal coach, I hear it all the time.... Read More
Solid-Bodied Gretsch Corvette Guitar
The Solid-bodied Corvette (not to be confused with the Corvette... Read More
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse... Read More
Soul Band for a Party
Was the request six months ago, a sixtieth birthday party,... Read More
Is Your Child Capable of Composing Music? Maybe the Next Mozart?
We've all heard of them. Child prodigies who begin composing... Read More
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone... Read More
Play Too Loud And Well Cut The Power!
"Turn it down!"How often have you heard that command in... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
Eminem: A Social Commentator
In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem... Read More
Try Some New Music!
Stuck in a music rut?It happens. After listening to your... Read More
Good News for the Musically Untalented
Have you ever been told that you were good at... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more... Read More
How to be Creative at the Piano
So you want to be more creative when playing piano.... Read More
A Guitar Lesson To Help You Test Your Note Knowledge
In this guitar lesson we look at a great way... 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
Repetition is the Key to Learning Something Deeply
Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works... Read More
Paint Your Own Musical Landscapes!
I don't know why, but I find the idea of... Read More
Protocol for Piping a Formal Dinner: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It is believed that the custom of dining in began... Read More
The Ostinato - What It is and How to Use It
Ostinato means "repeating pattern" and is used frequently in all... Read More
Music for Corporate Entertainment
For many years I have supplied music for and played... Read More
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is... Read More
People are Turning to Meaningful Songs for Emotional and Spiritual Relief:
A New Breed of Aspiring Songwriters Is In The Making.... Read More
How Piano Lessons Benefit Young Children
Piano lessons provide a wide range of benefits to young... Read More
Piano on the Right-Side of the Brain
Some of you may remember a book titled "Drawing on... Read More
Just 3 Chords? No Way!
A student wrote me an email about the lesson "Ocean... Read More
The Three 8 Mile Battles
Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as... Read More
The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of... Read More
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