How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano
What in the world is "naked music?"You know it when you hear it, but the words that describe it sound strange, don't they? We've all heard of popular music and rock music and gospel music and jazz music, but naked music?Naked music is simply the notes on a piece of... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate audio tracks is the final step, a recording must be mastered well in order to sound good. CD mastering is the last chance for creative input when creating a compact disc. After a disc is mastered, it can be printed,... Read More
Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore?
Throughout the past few years downloading music on the internet has increased in popularity. At the same time though, it has become illegal through many companies to download music as musicians and artists have been losing money on their CD sales. With many people being sued in the past couple... Read More
Solid-Bodied Gretsch Corvette Guitar
The Solid-bodied Corvette (not to be confused with the Corvette hollow-body arch-top electric, produced from 1955-1959) was Gretsch's answer to the Les Paul Jr. by Gibson. Introduced in 1961, the Corvette Solid-body was a small, light-weight, comfortable electric guitar that was just right for the budding musician.This killer guitar, with... Read More
The Three 8 Mile Battles
Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie made Jimmy Smith aka B. Rabbit a reputation in the rap arena. A real challenge for Jimmy Smith who was left with no voice at the beginning of the movie: a typical case of stage fright. People who are not... Read More
Creating Your Own Unique Music
Have you ever dreamed of penning your own compositions? Writing music has been a dream of mine for the longest time. And it's a dream I am fortunate enough to have realized.The idea of having a finished piece of music in front of you is exciting to say the least,... Read More
Oh My Aching Head! Can Music Really Make You Feel Better?
We all know, if only instinctively, that music has a profound effect on us. If we didn't believe that music affects us then singing lullabies to calm children and help them sleep wouldn't be universal. In reality melody, harmony, and rhythm probably impacts the human brain in ways that are... Read More
Discover The Perfect Place To Perform
Once you know what your Unique Selling Proposition is as a musician (we covered this in the last issue), it's time to ask yourself what kind of venue you want to be letting those talents out in. This is the process that will help you determine your "Perfect Performance Venue"... Read More
Making Music As A Lefty
Author Interview with Ryan Thomson, seacoast New Hampshire resident, and author of a new book advocating left handed violin playing by lefties. - Playing Violin and Fiddle Left Handed.This piece started out as an actual interview for an internet website article, but the author has expanded it into its present... Read More
Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far from powerful enough to run the necessary software to record vocals of good quality, I have looked for good solutions. And I've found a few.In a short while you will hear songs that are totally computer made ? including the... Read More
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Music Making as Spiritual Experience
If you've been playing piano for some time, you may... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
Facts about Betty Kresin, Eminems grandmother
Betty Kresin, Eminem's grandmother from the maternal side... 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
The Open Position Piano Chord
Chords. They're amazing. There's no doubt about it. Especially when... 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
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
1973 Interview with Paul McCartney - Forming Wings
July 6, 1973 Birmingham EnglandSteven: Has it been difficult for... Read More
What is Guitar Tablature and Can I Find It Online?
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments... Read More
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone... 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
Legal Free Music Downloads - Songs You Want at No Cost
It's all over the news these days. Download music from... Read More
Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?
You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it... Read More
Be An Organized Church Pianist
Playing in front of a congregation each Sunday is no... Read More
How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas... 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
6 Tips for Organizing Your Music Files
If you're a digital music fan, you probably have problems... Read More
Beginning Clarinet: The Very Start
Like starting with any instrument, beginning clarinet is a process... Read More
The Life and Music of Beatle George Harrison
Propelled into fame as one of the Beatles, along with... 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
Choosing a Jazz Band for Your Party
In many years of arranging jazz bands for all sorts... Read More
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play Chord Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn... Read More
Mp3s ? The Future of Music?
Mp3 music is audio that has been digitally encoded and... 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 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
The Top 10 Reasons Why You Suck At Playing Guitar
You don't 'need' to play guitar enough.If you desire to... Read More
Things To Know When Shopping For A Guitar Amplifier
Guitar amplifiers are a major part of your tone. Some... Read More
Beginners Guide to Music File Formats
Are you confused by the various types of music file... Read More
Repetition is the Key to Learning Something Deeply
Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works... Read More
Paint Your Own Musical Landscapes!
I don't know why, but I find the idea of... Read More
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
Learn to Play the Piano
Rocket Piano is a very professionally done piano lesson package.... Read More
3 Secrets To Understanding What Makes Music Tick
It's no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some... Read More
Form - Giving Shape to Your Music
Do you ramble on endlessly with your improvisations? If so,... 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
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
Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations
Cultures around the world since the beginning of time have... Read More
The First The American Idol Kelly Clarkson
There is a lot more to the story that meets... Read More
The Piano Parent Trap!
"My 6 year old daughter really loves the piano and... Read More
Paint Your Own Musical Landscapes!
I don't know why, but I find the idea of... Read More
Avoid These 3 Common Mistakes - When Improvising
Mistake #1 - Thinking about what you're going to playA... Read More
A Guitar Lesson to Help You Develop Your Vision
Have you ever done any of the following?1. Made excuses... 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 Improvise Using a Few Chords
When a painter is getting ready to paint, a color... Read More
Patriotic Music: Surprising Secrets About Those Flag-Waving Sounds
Whether played by a marching band, an orchestra, or a... Read More
Celtic Music: The Japanese Connection
My friend, guitarist Brian Hughes, toured with the Chieftain's in... Read More
Open Position Piano Chords - Perfect for the New Age Style
The Open Position Chord (OPC) allows you to create a... Read More
How To Find The Right Guitar Teacher
Finding a good teacher is not always easy, at any... Read More
How to Create Interesting Textures
A lot of new age piano music consists of repeating... Read More
Learning How To Improvise
Those of you who have been reading my articles for... Read More
Dont Go Tubthumping
I have always had a big problem with my addiction... Read More
Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves... Read More
How Piano Lessons Benefit Young Children
Piano lessons provide a wide range of benefits to young... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... Read More
Guitar Players...Learn About The Point Of Discipline
Have you ever started learning a lick or exercise and... Read More
If Setting The Gain Correctly is So Important, Why Dont Mic Preamplifiers Have Meters?
When you first learn how to use a mixing console,... Read More
Breathing Space in Music
While most students want to know when to play certain... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Guitar Practice Diet
Do you have a wide variety of things that you... 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
How to Create an Original Melody
Here's a method I use that works. First, sit down... Read More
Formation of a Song (Recording)
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... Read More
Throat Singing In Inuit Culture
Originally, Inuit throat singing was a form of entertainment among... Read More
Piano Playing and Performance Anxiety
I'll never forget the first time I played the piano... Read More
Music Licensing
Music licensing can be a very confusing subject. My... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature and Lush Harmonies
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
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