How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item for those who want music on the go. I was talking to a teen the other day wearing a wristwatch MP3 player she takes on her walks. She showed me how it stores & plays about 60 songs and does... Read More
Legal Music Downloads
On July 28, 2004, French Internet access providers and music copyright owners signed a joint national charter aimed at cracking down on illegal downloads and expanding the amount of legal music tracks available online (AFP). This is the latest in a series of moves taken across the world to combat... Read More
How to Stop Thinking and Start Playing
Learning how to improvise is confusing for most. The sheer number of choices becomes a burden. Should I play this note? What chord next? Where do I go from here? All valid questions newbies (and oldbies) at improvisation sometimes ask themselves.The number one reason people have problems creating in the... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience. Though I am not an expert in the field, I... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound right before it comes out of your piano? If so, you might be cheating yourself out of the joy of music making. Most of us learned how to be perfectionists as children, trying to please Mommy or Daddy. We wanted... Read More
Learning the Piano and Playing the Piano
Many piano students spend much time learning how to play the piano. Years upon years of study time devoted to perfecting technique, tone, dynamics, etc. All the while, many of these same students have never really played the piano. That is, they have spent their time practicing in preparation for... 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 possible to improvise classical music, or sacred music, or any other kind of music?Bach improvised many of his fugues and inventions while playing organ in church. Many others in all musical styles have improvised within the context of their own... Read More
RAP Music and Brain Washing Issues
I am not sure if anyone has been watching out there, about the types of music that we are listening to. Let us look at them for a minute. Our grandparents listen to music like; "Happy Days are Here Again, the Skies Above Are Clear Again." Kids today listen to... Read More
The Various Countries - A Rant About Country Music
It is no secret that over the past couple decades country music has struggled with it's identity far more than any other genre in the industry. At this point nobody can really claim to be a country music fan without being questioned what kind of country fan? The answers being... Read More
If Seals Can Sing, Why Cant You?
It sounds like a side show, doesn't it? It does to me. But it's true; researchers have discovered that some varieties of seals really do sing. Indeed, male leopard seals have been heard singing complex melodies in their lonely search for a mate. Likewise, male Weddell seals, which are a... Read More
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Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all... Read More
How to Compose Using ABA Form
ABA form is like a musical sandwich. You have the... Read More
Sheet Music ? Violin and Other String Instruments
The violin is a bowed stringed instrument and is the... Read More
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... Read More
How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas... Read More
Story of 50 Cent
G-Units 50 Cent , was born 6th of July 1976... Read More
Buying A Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
Liberate your iPod
When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the... Read More
New M3 with Competition Package
The new competition package available for the BMW M3 is... Read More
Arpeggios and New Age Piano Playing
Chopin used them extensively. So did Beethoven and Mozart. Arpeggios... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it... Read More
Try Some New Music!
Stuck in a music rut?It happens. After listening to your... Read More
Benatar and Geraldo - Still Rockin on a High Note
Most people look forward to the summer months because they... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound... Read More
Anglican Arrogance: Small-Minded Choirmembers
What is "Episcopal" music?We often hear people express concern about... Read More
Tips on Performing Your Music for Others
Have you ever dreamed of performing a piece you created... Read More
Creating Your Own Unique Music
Have you ever dreamed of penning your own compositions? Writing... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner... Read More
50 Cent
More so than any other music since the blues, hip-hop... Read More
Formation of a Song (Recording)
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... Read More
Born into musical family, Michael Jackson is as big as ever today
Michael Jackson was born Michael Joseph Jackson on August 29,... Read More
Name That Tune - Tips For When You Can?t Remember The Song Title Or Artist
For years, you have been searching for a song lodged... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers... Read More
Music for Corporate Entertainment
For many years I have supplied music for and played... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
Guitar Practicing or Guitar Playing?
Just because you're holding your guitar doesn't mean that you're... Read More
How to Organise a Gig or a Live Music Event - the Budget
Three times in the last month I've been asked the... Read More
Where To Download Music On The Internet
Virtually all of you have probably heard of the RIAA's... 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
ADIRONDACK versus SITKA SPRUCE
Both of these timbers make great soundboards on flat top... Read More
Visualization Techniques for the Pianist
Controlling the images of the mind through image projection has... Read More
The Revolution of Electric Guitars
Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the... Read More
Be Your Own DJ - Digital Audio Processing Tools Overview
SoundEdit Pro is a digital audio editor for a user-friendly... Read More
The Open Position Piano Chord
Chords. They're amazing. There's no doubt about it. Especially when... Read More
How Any DJ Can Increase Their Gigs and Profits By This Simple Strategy
The DJ industry is very competitive. There are many DJ's... Read More
Suzuki Violin Vs Traditional Violin
The Suzuki violin method has come to dominate the way... Read More
Open Position Piano Chords - Perfect for the New Age Style
The Open Position Chord (OPC) allows you to create a... Read More
Memorizing Music - How Is It Best Achieved?
When memorizing music there are several things you can do... Read More
When Does Practice Make Perfect? Not Much Of The Time Unless All The Pieces Fit First
Often people receive a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar or some... Read More
The British Invasion
The Kasabian concert at the Kool Haus seemed like a... Read More
Dont Go Tubthumping
I have always had a big problem with my addiction... Read More
1973 Interview with Paul McCartney - Forming Wings
July 6, 1973 Birmingham EnglandSteven: Has it been difficult for... Read More
The Secrets of Correctly Stringing Your Guitar
Why do you care about stringing your guitar you may... Read More
Six Reasons to Play New Age Piano
Here are six very good reasons to learn how to... Read More
Throat Singing In Inuit Culture
Originally, Inuit throat singing was a form of entertainment among... Read More
Make Money with Your Music ? the Top 5 Ways
Songwriters dream of making their living by writing, and sometimes... Read More
Quick and Easy Violin Mute
One of the reasons I picked up the violin was... Read More
Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory
These practice tips were written for fiddlers. I've used them... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar Online
With the increased proliferation of online guitar and musical equipment... Read More
Good News for the Musically Untalented
Have you ever been told that you were good at... Read More
How to Create an Original Melody
Here's a method I use that works. First, sit down... Read More
The Life and Music of Beatle George Harrison
Propelled into fame as one of the Beatles, along with... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
How to Create Backing Tracks If You Dont Play All the Instruments... or Any
Congratulations! Your singing has become amazing, and it's time the... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone... Read More
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
Fiddle Tab Makes Learning Fiddle Fast and Easy
Learning fiddle tab is so intuitive and so easy that... Read More
Musical Improvisation Basics - Four Strategies For Playing Wrong Notes
While it probably doesn't seem like this would help -... Read More
Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore?
Throughout the past few years downloading music on the internet... Read More
Top Rap Song
After months of email and posts, we've finally compiled and... Read More
Review: The Bled - Pass the Flask
Released in 2003, Pass the Flask turned this little quintet... Read More
Warner Music Executive Payments
"In human life, art may arise from almost any activity,... Read More
New Age Piano and Improvisation
There are so many areas in life where one must... Read More
Jazzing Up Your Leadership Style
I met New York jazzman Tim Armacost in college almost... Read More
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