Lori Nuic Sparkles
A soulful vibe along with an amazing voice is what Lori Nuic is gifted with, she got the crowd grooving as she performed at Launch Pad at the Cameron House for the first time.This young starlet started out by playing a big part in a high school musical, Leader of... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some techniques for using the right hand. Usually, it's the left hand that causes the most difficulty but I had to think about it because up till then, I really did not have any "techniques" for the right hand.I thought about... Read More
Micing a Kick Drum
This months tip deals with micing kick drums.You wouldn't believe how many people ask me about micing their kick drums. It leads me to believe people really don't know how to.-ON SOAPBOX-It became so fashionable in the mid-90's through the early 2000's to use MIDI or sampled dum sounds in... Read More
Learn Piano the Easy Way!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note reading or chords. For those who want to spend years learning how to play other peoples music, note reading is the way to go. For those who want to create their own special music, chord understanding is a must -... Read More
What All Do I Have to Know to be a Really Good Piano Player?
Many students ask me a question that goes something like this: "What all do I have to know to be a really good piano player?"The trouble with a question like that is that it ignores individual differences such as talent, motivation, freedom to practice, and a hundred other variables.How much... Read More
Building Your Digital Music Collection
The previous two Tech Tips took a look at eight basic features of portable MP3 players worth considering before laying down some serious money on one of these devices. Once you have a nice new MP3 player with plenty of space for music, you need to fill it up! There... 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
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
How to Construct Chords and Improvise
How To Construct Basic Chords on the PianoThe easiest way to start learning how to build chords is to practice their constructions in the key of C Major. You're just playing all white keys.All you have to do is play every other white key to create a 3-note chord. A... Read More
Your First Guitar
Congratulations, you just bought you first guitar! Now that you've met the love of your life and made that big commitment, you're probably excited about building a good relationship with your new partner. But where do you begin? You've just come home from the music store with this beautiful, mysterious... Read More
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Piano on the Right-Side of the Brain
Some of you may remember a book titled "Drawing on... Read More
Breathing Space in Music
While most students want to know when to play certain... Read More
Celtic Music: The Japanese Connection
My friend, guitarist Brian Hughes, toured with the Chieftain's in... 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
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse... Read More
Rickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar
The Rickenbacker 4003 electric bass guitar is one of the... 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 Quick and Easy Composition Method
Here's the method I use every time I want to... 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
Formation of a Song (Recording)
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... 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
They Laughed When I Sat Down at the Piano... but When I Started to Play...
Remember the old ad that used to run endlessly in... Read More
Right Hand Guitar Playing Tip
This lesson can open for you a secret of high-speed... Read More
Learn Piano the Easy Way!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
Making Music As A Lefty
Author Interview with Ryan Thomson, seacoast New Hampshire resident, and... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Mp3s ? The Future of Music?
Mp3 music is audio that has been digitally encoded and... 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
Music & Intelligence: Will Listening to Music Make You Smarter?
Will listening to music make you smarter? Will learning to... Read More
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play Chord Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... 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
Music Licensing: The Cold Cash Facts About Money for your Music
Where music meets licensing, there's money to be made. How... Read More
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is... Read More
The British Invasion
The Kasabian concert at the Kool Haus seemed like a... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more... Read More
Ouch, It Hurts When I Sing!
When I first set out to write this article about... Read More
Buying A Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
How to Stop Thinking and Start Playing
Learning how to improvise is confusing for most. The sheer... Read More
Record Collecting Still Thriving in the Twenty-first Century
It may surprise many to find that the hobby of... Read More
Zen and the Art of New Age Piano
We all want to be in the moment. That's where... Read More
Beginner Guitar Lessons - Learn Guitar without Ever Leaving Your Home!
So, you think you'd like to learn to play guitar,... Read More
Hip Hop History
Rap music originated as a cross-cultural product. Most of its... Read More
Lori Nuic Sparkles
A soulful vibe along with an amazing voice is what... Read More
Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory
These practice tips were written for fiddlers. I've used them... Read More
The British Invasion
The Kasabian concert at the Kool Haus seemed like a... Read More
Wal-Mart Music Downloads, Napster and Other Legal Digital Music Download Sites
Digital Music Download. Ever since file-sharing programs entered the hard... Read More
Music for Corporate Entertainment
For many years I have supplied music for and played... Read More
Discover The Perfect Place To Perform
Once you know what your Unique Selling Proposition is as... Read More
Why New Musicians (Rappers) Fail: Three Reasons and Solutions
Despite the title of this article, the purpose of it... Read More
Choosing a Jazz Band for Your Party
In many years of arranging jazz bands for all sorts... Read More
Jealous Again - Jealousy Among Musicians
Jealousy ? do you feel it? Do you sense it... Read More
Review: Medications - All Your Favorite People In One Place
One of the most intriguing aspects of music is how... Read More
Patriotic Music: Surprising Secrets About Those Flag-Waving Sounds
Whether played by a marching band, an orchestra, or a... Read More
How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas... Read More
The Record Industry Continues Battle Against Free Music Downloads
Movie and record producers alike are saying file-sharing networks that... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... 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
Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
Piano Music - How to Begin and End a Piece
How do you begin a piece of music? That's a... Read More
What is Music?
That's a fair question!Basically, you can call music any noise... Read More
Musicians: What Chords Do You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know?
As you probably know, there are thousands and thousands of... Read More
How to Find Musical Ideas
The Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky once said: " A good... 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
New Age Piano and Improvisation
There are so many areas in life where one must... Read More
?Who Else Wants to Get Screwed When Signing a Recording or Songwriting Deal?!?!?
You've got your recording (or songwriting) contract in hand and... Read More
Creating Within Limits
When I first started playing the piano I wanted to... Read More
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse... Read More
Benatar and Geraldo - Still Rockin on a High Note
Most people look forward to the summer months because they... Read More
Story of 50 Cent
G-Units 50 Cent , was born 6th of July 1976... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... Read More
Soul Band for a Party
Was the request six months ago, a sixtieth birthday party,... Read More
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