How to Become a World Class Expert in Just 20 Minutes a Day
Is it really possible to become an expert in some field in 20 minutes a day?When I first was exposed to the idea, I'll admit I was rather skeptical. But I heard the idea from a very wise man named Earl Nightengale whom I respected, so the idea intrigued me.... Read More
The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention; you may have heard that they are an Irish invention. The truth (of course) is neither one. The bagpipe was invented in ancient Samaria, in Israel. The Bible mentions the instrument in the book of Daniel chapter 3, where it... Read More
What is Music?
That's a fair question!Basically, you can call music any noise that is set to either a rythm as in percussions or that follows a melodic line of some sort.Our early ancestors sitting outside the cave by the fire, after a hard day of gathering and hunting food, probably made music... 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 exhilarating. There are few things more enjoyable than listening to good music. If you're lucky enough to be able to play a musical instrument, you know the joy that can come from strumming those strings, tapping those keys, or blowing... Read More
CD Review: Amber - My Kind of World
Pop/Rock Recording Artist Amber, who has scored seven #1 Billboard Hits (and 3 more Top Tens) in her Career, including "If You Could Read My Mind", "This is Your Night" and "Sexual (Li Da Di)", is back! And she does not disappoint! "My Kind of World" marks the beginning of... Read More
Arranging for New Age Piano
A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower arranging to music arranging. While this may seem a world apart, it really isn't.In flower arranging, the goal is to create a pleasing whole using different flowers, colors, textures, etc. If you've ever seen a beautiful flower arrangement, you'll know... Read More
Things To Know When Shopping For A Guitar Amplifier
Guitar amplifiers are a major part of your tone. Some amps can do many things well, while others excel at producing specific tonal qualities. When shopping for a guitar amplifier, you will have to choose between a Tube or Solid-State model, and whether you want a combo, or separate head... Read More
A Guitar Lesson to Help You Develop Your Vision
Have you ever done any of the following?1. Made excuses for not practicing because you "didn't have time"? 2. Practiced the same licks and exercises that you did last year? 3. Felt like you had hit a brick wall in your progress? 4. Felt unsure as to what to practice?Unless... Read More
Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression
Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic expression. Eminem's music, in particular the songs "Kim" and "Stan," is a continuation of a tradition in music and American art in general: the Gothic murder ballad, which has been with us ever since the blues or Appalachian folk music.... Read More
Guitar Tuning Tips
Most new guitar players and even some experienced ones have trouble staying and playing in tune. I'll try listing here some of the common mistakes and there solutions.When putting new strings on your guitar you must always make sure you stretch them as you tune them to pitch. I always... Read More
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Taps; Piping Military Honors: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It has become increasingly popular for U.S. military veterans and... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
Inspiration Wanted - Apply Within!
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for music students is... Read More
New Age Piano and Improvisation
There are so many areas in life where one must... 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
Paint Your Own Musical Landscapes!
I don't know why, but I find the idea of... Read More
Self-Expression Without Criticism
When I was 9 years old I played the Saxophone... Read More
The Piano Parent Trap!
"My 6 year old daughter really loves the piano and... Read More
How to Create a Multi-artistic Piece - Part II
In the last article, the creation of a theme, its... Read More
Memorizing Music - How Is It Best Achieved?
When memorizing music there are several things you can do... Read More
Learn to Fiddle the Orange Blossom Special, the Most Popular Fiddle Tune in the World
Learning to fiddle the Orange Blossom Special is not easy,... Read More
The Case Against Traditional Piano Lessons
How would you like to spend 4 years in a... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... Read More
Hip Hop History
Rap music originated as a cross-cultural product. Most of its... Read More
The Revolution of Electric Guitars
Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the... Read More
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes - When Improvising
Mistake #1 - Thinking about what you're going to playA... Read More
Creating Your Own Unique Music
Have you ever dreamed of penning your own compositions? Writing... Read More
New Age Piano Playing and the Sustain Pedal
There are 3 pedals on most pianos. The one on... Read More
Top 7 Donts for Successful Improvisation
1. Don't try and make something happen. Trying blocks the... Read More
Who?s Playing What? A Guide To The Guitars Of The Pros
Eric Clapton performs his slow-handed magic on his. Even with... Read More
Eminem: A Social Commentator
In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem... Read More
How Many Guitar Chords Do I Need To Know?
Guitar chords, (chords played specifically on a guitar,) differ only... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... Read More
Beginners Guide to Music File Formats
Are you confused by the various types of music file... Read More
Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression
Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic... Read More
How to Improvise Using a Few Chords
When a painter is getting ready to paint, a color... Read More
A Quick and Easy Composition Method
Here's the method I use every time I want to... Read More
CD Clubs: How to Get the Best Deals Online
(1) The BMG Music Service offers the best deal you'll... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner... Read More
A Brief History of Gongs
The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in... Read More
Do you really need college to learn to play music?
Music courses are a great way to learn about virtually... Read More
Creating Caverns - an Improvisation Exercise
In a recent post to my Yahoo group, I mentioned... Read More
Guitarists...Are You A Victim and A Loser?
I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of... Read More
One Way to Improve Your Music Journalist Relationship
Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands... 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
Eminem: A Social Commentator
In an interview given to Musik Magazine in 2000, Eminem... Read More
How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the... Read More
Defining The True Artist - Do You Have What It Takes?
"The real communicating artists seek unique expression. They are not... Read More
Motorhead Inferno
Motorhead-"Inferno"-Review by Les Lewellyn When David Grohl... 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
Five Secrets to Playing in the New Age Style
1. Learn how to ImproviseLearning how to improvise is the... Read More
The Art Of Practicing - How To See Real Results
I have always believed that success, in practically any subject... Read More
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte... Read More
The Record Industry Continues Battle Against Free Music Downloads
Movie and record producers alike are saying file-sharing networks that... Read More
Zen and the Art of New Age Piano
We all want to be in the moment. That's where... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... 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
A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although... Read More
Getting Rhythm - Three Tips for Guitar Beginners
If you are just starting out learning guitar one of... Read More
The Case Against Traditional Piano Lessons
How would you like to spend 4 years in a... Read More
Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations
Cultures around the world since the beginning of time have... Read More
Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with... Read More
Music Licensing
Music licensing can be a very confusing subject. My... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... Read More
Tips for Buying Digital Pianos and Keyboards
Buying a digital piano could be a very delicate attempt,... 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
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
Independent Music Promotion on the Web: 3 Steps to Success
Let's face it, the wildfire spread of web-based portals designed... Read More
Your First Guitar
Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar Online
With the increased proliferation of online guitar and musical equipment... Read More
Composing George Winston Style
If you're a fan of New Age piano, no doubt... Read More
Try Some New Music!
Stuck in a music rut?It happens. After listening to your... Read More
Does Reading Make Music?
When you read music you are deciphering the printed page... Read More
Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music
Piano improvising and arranging is an art but definitely not... Read More
Piano Playing is Easier than You Think When You Understand Musical Form
Form is the key that unlocks the musical map of... Read More
How to Create a Multi-artistic Piece - Part II
In the last article, the creation of a theme, its... Read More
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