Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with people in all walks of life who, for all different kinds of reasons, believe that playing the guitar will add something to their lives. Most people that are just starting the guitar for the first time are young (pre-university) although... Read More
The British Invasion
The Kasabian concert at the Kool Haus seemed like a concert somewhere in England (even though I haven't been there). This band out of Leicester pumped out amazing electronic, rock beats with an amazing light show. I've heard them on the radio with their hit "Club Foot" and have noticed... Read More
Beginners Guide to Music File Formats
Are you confused by the various types of music file formats out there? Most of you would have heard of the popular MP3 format, but are you aware there are other alternative digital music formats like WAV, WMA, RA and MIDI? Some of these give better sound quality than MP3... Read More
Be An Organized Church Pianist
Playing in front of a congregation each Sunday is no easy feat. Make sure you are well prepared before giving your best for God and before others.1) Practice the piano and more preferably the songs you will be playing early in the week and often.2) Sing while you play so... Read More
New Age Music - How Its Made
Different styles of music have different "sounds." We can all pretty much agree on that point. For example, Jazz uses seventh chords almost exclusively. This, and the kind of chord progressions used in Jazz gives it its unique flavor. But what about new age music? Does it have it's own... 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
1973 Interview with Paul McCartney - Forming Wings
July 6, 1973 Birmingham EnglandSteven: Has it been difficult for you putting together a new band? There would seem to be an extraordinary amount of pressure on you to come up with a group of musicians that could compete with the Beatles.Paul: It was a bit touch and go at... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in a single octave, the root on the bottom, the third in the middle, and the fifth on the top.Usually chords are "voiced!"This basically means that the positions of a chord's tones are scattered over the keyboard. The tones may be... Read More
The First The American Idol Kelly Clarkson
There is a lot more to the story that meets the eye, at least, where Kelly Clarkson, the American Idol, is concerned. Her rise to the top of the charts was not an easy one and any struggling singer-wannabe can probably identify with the grit and determination this young pop... Read More
Five Secrets to Playing in the New Age Style
1. Learn how to ImproviseLearning how to improvise is the key to playing in this style. Period. You must learn to experiment and take musical risks - within certain frameworks of course. You're not going to bang on the keys and expect to make music. This is not the kind... Read More
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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
Lori Nuic Sparkles
A soulful vibe along with an amazing voice is what... Read More
The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention;... 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
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... Read More
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play Chord Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn... Read More
An Interview with Angus Young of ACDC - Why He Plays a Gibson SG
Steven: Maybe more than any other guitarist ever, you're inextricably... Read More
How I Compose a Piece of Music
A number of people have asked about my own methodology... Read More
1959 Stratocaster Vintage Guitars
Mid 1959 Stratocaster vintage guitars have a slab rosewood fingerboard... 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
Greg Koch Fender Guitar History
The Greg Koch Fender guitar began to take shape all... Read More
How To Overcome The Lyric Writing Hurdles That Are Keeping You Behind
The lyric writing side of songwriting is known to create... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... 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
How to Start Your Own Band
Every once in awhile a guitar student will express a... Read More
Its Jewish Music, But Is The Music Jewish?
A while back I was driving along the Jerusalem highway... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Art of the Recording Engineer: From Michael Jackson to Mutant Radio, Matt Forger Speaks Out
Interviewed by Scott G (The G-Man)G-Man: When people think of... 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
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Get Him (Or Her) Music Lessons
This is counterintuitive, I know. Our natural response to seeing... Read More
Piano Chords and New Age Music
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... Read More
How to Make State-of-the-Art Video Singles Cheaply
When it comes to promoting their new music releases, I... Read More
Green Day: Punk Rock Masters Taming Mainstream Radio Their Way
Before they got together as Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong,... Read More
Effective Band Rehearsal
If your band is in rehearsals, either preparing for gigging,... Read More
Live Music!
"Live music." That common saying may contain some truth, but... Read More
Is the Record Album Dead? Not by a Long Shot
In 1982, Sony and Philips introduced the compact disc, a... Read More
Ibanez SR400 Bass Guitar
The Ibanez SR400 bass guitar is very comfortable to play.... Read More
How to Become a World Class Expert in Just 20 Minutes a Day
Is it really possible to become an expert in some... Read More
Recording Vocals at Home
Anyone who has recorded vocals to tape knows there is... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
Piano Lessons For Adults: More Fun, Easier, & Faster Than Piano Lessons For Kids
Piano lessons for adults is generally LOTS more fun than... 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
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
What is Guitar Tablature and Can I Find It Online?
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments... 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
So You Wanna Learn How To Start a Record Label?
Well, you love music so much that you have decided... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... Read More
College Radio: The Most Important Radio Level for Musicians
For the self-promoting independent artist, the idea of taking on... Read More
Effective Band Rehearsal
If your band is in rehearsals, either preparing for gigging,... Read More
Ibanez SR400 Bass Guitar
The Ibanez SR400 bass guitar is very comfortable to play.... Read More
To Record or Not To Record - At Home, That Is
I will be honest. I am addicted to music recording.... Read More
Rickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar
The Rickenbacker 4003 electric bass guitar is one of the... Read More
Alternative Sales Sources for Your Music
Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be... Read More
Interview With An Up And Coming Musician From Toronto
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com is delighted... Read More
Fiddle Tab Makes Learning Fiddle Fast and Easy
Learning fiddle tab is so intuitive and so easy that... Read More
Guitar Facts: A Glossary of Terms
It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the... Read More
Silent Discos!
The press have reported this week that silent disco's are... Read More
Learning to Play the Piano with Chords Part 2
Do you want to learn how to play chords on... Read More
Guitar Buying - The Pros and Cons of Vintage vs. Reissue
To most people, owning the "genuine article" is the only... Read More
Buying A Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
Beginning Clarinet: The Very Start
Like starting with any instrument, beginning clarinet is a process... Read More
Shut Up And Sing
What is it with these performers and their politics? Do... 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
Why Do Music Lovers Still Prefer to Buy Records?
In the late 1940's, the 45-RPM record replaced the 78-RPM... Read More
Taps; Piping Military Honors: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It has become increasingly popular for U.S. military veterans and... Read More
Guitar Practicing or Guitar Playing?
Just because you're holding your guitar doesn't mean that you're... Read More
Music to Echo Your Mood
In what way do the kinds of music (rock, rap,... Read More
Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World
Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a... Read More
Buying a Violin
"How do I buy a violin, (or fiddle)?"That question has... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
Jealous Again - Jealousy Among Musicians
Jealousy ? do you feel it? Do you sense it... Read More
RAP Music and Brain Washing Issues
I am not sure if anyone has been watching out... 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
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