New Age Piano Playing and the Sustain Pedal
There are 3 pedals on most pianos. The one on the left dampens the strings and makes the sound come out softer. The one in the middle - I have no idea what that one does, but the one on the right - the sustain pedal - this one is... 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
Defining The True Artist - Do You Have What It Takes?
"The real communicating artists seek unique expression. They are not interested anymore in sounding like their heroes, they are searching constantly, developing and refining their own unique voice."There are musicians who are more than comfortable remaining anonymous. You know, happy to hide behind their guitars or keyboards and be sidemen... Read More
Motorhead Inferno
Motorhead-"Inferno"-Review by Les Lewellyn When David Grohl of Nirvana and Foo Fighters fame release the sensational CD "Probot" this year it rekindled my metal tastebuds. For those of you not familiar with his project I'll explain. He recorded songs on which he played all instruments and he... Read More
Review: Medications - All Your Favorite People In One Place
One of the most intriguing aspects of music is how easily it can transform one's mood. The right notes, at the right tempo, and all of a sudden, BAM! You're in a good mood. This 3 piece from Washington, DC knows exactly how to pull this off. Consisting of members... 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
3 Secrets To Understanding What Makes Music Tick
It's no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some form or other. After all, music is the universal language. In one way or another we all participate in it from our cradle song to our wedding song to our funeral song, with thousands of other s stops along the... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have a better quality of life, and even self improvement? There are three ways you can use music to accomplish this.Music For MotivationPut on energetic music, and even doing housework seems less like work. Using music to motivate yourself or change... Read More
Interview With Josh Epstein of Vision Music USA
Vision Music USA is a proactive and progressive music service firm with the interest of their clients the driving force that makes them successful. President Josh Epstein and CEO Nick Stamoulis are focused on helping the Independent artists to maintain control of their career by saving them time and their... Read More
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Celtic Music: The Japanese Connection
My friend, guitarist Brian Hughes, toured with the Chieftain's in... Read More
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... Read More
What is Music?
That's a fair question!Basically, you can call music any noise... Read More
Does Your Band Need a Manager?
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often... Read More
Formal Highland Attire: The Correct Wearing of the Kilt; the National Dress of Scotland
We don't simply wear a theatrical costume; we wear the... Read More
Play Piano in the New Age Style
It's not what you play, it's how you play it.... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate... Read More
Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is?
Do you know what a didgeridoo is? There are so... Read More
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
Paint Your Own Musical Landscapes!
I don't know why, but I find the idea of... 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
Liberate your iPod
When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the... Read More
A Brief History of Fender Guitars
Perhaps no other guitar maker has touched the hearts of... Read More
So You Wanna Learn How To Start a Record Label?
Well, you love music so much that you have decided... Read More
RAP Music and Brain Washing Issues
I am not sure if anyone has been watching out... Read More
Piano Lessons - Group or Private?
Piano lessons are a great activity for children. They encourage... 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
Social Networking and Music: MySpace Puts It All Together in a Virtual Community
Today's music fan interacts with a "community" that is far... Read More
How to Create Interesting Textures
A lot of new age piano music consists of repeating... Read More
Piano Playing Your Way: How To Have More Fun Playing The Piano Than You Ever Have Before
Piano playing doesn't have to be boring. There's no law... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
Piano Chords and New Age Music
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... 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
Creating Within Limits
When I first started playing the piano I wanted to... Read More
Anglican Arrogance: Small-Minded Choirmembers
What is "Episcopal" music?We often hear people express concern about... Read More
Top Rap Song
After months of email and posts, we've finally compiled and... 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
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
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
How To Make Money On A Music Website Through Pay-Per-Click?
Interested in making money while you're asleep, or making money... Read More
Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all... Read More
Alternative Sales Sources for Your Music
Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be... Read More
Defining The True Artist - Do You Have What It Takes?
"The real communicating artists seek unique expression. They are not... Read More
Piano on the Right-Side of the Brain
Some of you may remember a book titled "Drawing on... Read More
Guitar Performance - Make The Most of It!
Getting ready for any type of guitar performance can be... 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
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
Green Day: Punk Rock Masters Taming Mainstream Radio Their Way
Before they got together as Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong,... Read More
To Record or Not To Record - At Home, That Is
I will be honest. I am addicted to music recording.... Read More
Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
Did you know that good songwriting is often the key... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
While composers had already begun to write music for the... Read More
The Various Countries - A Rant About Country Music
It is no secret that over the past couple decades... Read More
A Brief History of Fender Guitars
Perhaps no other guitar maker has touched the hearts of... 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
How to Get Past Creative Blocks
When I first began playing the piano and improvising, there... 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
Legal Music Downloads
On July 28, 2004, French Internet access providers and music... Read More
Painting with Sound
Whenever I go to a Borders bookstore here in San... Read More
Music & Intelligence: Will Listening to Music Make You Smarter?
Will listening to music make you smarter? Will learning to... 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
Piano Music, Perfectionism, and Self-Expression
Is your heart in the music? If so, it won't... Read More
Downloading MP3s Made Easy
The MP3 movement started out with a huge audience 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
Guitar Players...Learn About The Point Of Discipline
Have you ever started learning a lick or exercise and... Read More
Bono: From Music To Fashion To Helping The Poor
U2s lead singer Bono isn't content with being part of... Read More
Shut Up And Sing
What is it with these performers and their politics? Do... Read More
Solid-Bodied Gretsch Corvette Guitar
The Solid-bodied Corvette (not to be confused with the Corvette... Read More
A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... 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
Soul Band for a Party
Was the request six months ago, a sixtieth birthday party,... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner... Read More
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