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
Form - Giving Shape to Your Music
Do you ramble on endlessly with your improvisations? If so, good. This has its place in music making and in new age piano playing in particularly. Just listen to Michael Jones's music to hear an example of this kind of free-form improvisation.Now, some of you want to create something that... Read More
Review: Coheed and Cambria - Second Stage Turbine Blade
Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the progressive showmanship of Rush with Dashboard Confessional's emotional escapism? Me neither, but Coheed and Cambria has been described as that exact mix-up more times that I'd like to recall. While it's easy to understand the Rush comparison, with lead singer Claudio... Read More
Jazzing Up Your Leadership Style
I met New York jazzman Tim Armacost in college almost 25 years ago, at a time when we were both grappling not only with what careers we ought to pursue, but with what kind of adults we wanted to become. Tim comes from an illustrious family, boasting more than its... Read More
One Way to Improve Your Music Journalist Relationship
Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands are some of the worst. Seems like any band that wants to look "professional" feels they must create a website using pop-ups and flash. Why? Cuz that's what the Majors do?I tried to go to a friend's website today to... Read More
Arpeggios and New Age Piano Playing
Chopin used them extensively. So did Beethoven and Mozart. Arpeggios are beautiful and are perfect for the New Age piano style too!You can hear them in George Winston's music. David Lanz uses them in many of his compositions, and of course, I use them as well. Why? Because the piano... Read More
Its Jewish Music, But Is The Music Jewish?
A while back I was driving along the Jerusalem highway scanning the radio stations. On one frequency, a very intense dance beat was exploding out of the speakers. I was about to move the dial some more in search of a Jewish tune when the vocalist started in. Shock of... Read More
Tips on Performing Your Music for Others
Have you ever dreamed of performing a piece you created for others. Imagining that they are captivated and held spellbound by the music? If you have, you know that it can be a long road from actually coming up with something, practicing it, and then giving it to an audience.... Read More
Karaoke Singing
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke and improve their singing performance whether it be as a "virgin" karaoke singer or as someone starting out on a singing career. It contains tips designed to help old hands and newbies alike achieve a better karaoke singing style. The... Read More
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
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|||||
|
|
|
|||
Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences... Read More
Karaoke Singing
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke... Read More
Be An Organized Church Pianist
Playing in front of a congregation each Sunday is no... 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
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
Chord symbols (for example, Fm7, Cmaj7 or G6) are a... Read More
Quick and Easy Violin Mute
One of the reasons I picked up the violin was... Read More
A Dying Cat And A Nylon String Guitar
"Music isn't just learning notes and playing them, you learn... 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
Surf Waves With Jack Johnson
Lately I've been listening to some pretty cool music by... Read More
Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves... Read More
Musicians Injuries: OUCH, It Hurts When I Play (But Please Dont Tell Me To Stop!)
This article takes a look at musicians' injuries. For an... Read More
Make Money with Your Music ? the Top 5 Ways
Songwriters dream of making their living by writing, and sometimes... Read More
Open Position Piano Chords - Perfect for the New Age Style
The Open Position Chord (OPC) allows you to create a... Read More
Play The Piano Like A Pro
Meet the 12 Major Notes:1. C (do)2. C# - Db... Read More
Getting Rhythm - Three Tips for Guitar Beginners
If you are just starting out learning guitar one of... Read More
The First The American Idol Kelly Clarkson
There is a lot more to the story that meets... Read More
CD Clubs: How to Get the Best Deals Online
(1) The BMG Music Service offers the best deal you'll... Read More
Micing a Kick Drum
This months tip deals with micing kick drums.You wouldn't believe... Read More
Top Rap Song
After months of email and posts, we've finally compiled and... Read More
Playing The Violin Is For Everyone Who Loves Music
Every day musical instruments enrich the lives of people around... 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
Things To Know When Shopping For A Guitar Amplifier
Guitar amplifiers are a major part of your tone. Some... Read More
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Is the Mainstream Ready Once Again for Dance Music?
Not since the heyday of Dance/Pop Artists like Taylor Dayne... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
Jazz Yatra
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... Read More
Prepare for the Master (CD Mastering)
Many artists are still confused as to what goes on... Read More
Jealous Again - Jealousy Among Musicians
Jealousy ? do you feel it? Do you sense it... Read More
Downloading MP3s Made Easy
The MP3 movement started out with a huge audience of... Read More
The First Step and Most Important Thing in Learning Guitar
Most of the guitar lovers playing guitar for few years... Read More
How To Make a Fortune Teaching Piano (or Guitar, or Drums, or Singing, or?) To Beginners
"But I'm not in it for the money" you say.Me... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 1
IntroductionThe fact that you are holding this in your hands... 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
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... Read More
Facts about MC Big Proof
Facts about MC Big Proof"If I was you, suicide would... Read More
The Life and Music of Beatle George Harrison
Propelled into fame as one of the Beatles, along with... Read More
Music for Corporate Entertainment
For many years I have supplied music for and played... Read More
Review: The Dissociatives - Self Titled
In 1994 Daniel Johns and his group Silverchair were catapulted... Read More
Common Thoughts That Kill Inspiration
Do you sit down at the piano and feel anxiety... Read More
Does Your CD Cover $ell (Or Suck)?
Oh, I know the last part of the title (Suck)... Read More
Learn Piano the Easy Way!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... 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
ADIRONDACK versus SITKA SPRUCE
Both of these timbers make great soundboards on flat top... 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
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
Chord symbols (for example, Fm7, Cmaj7 or G6) are a... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
Piano Lessons Can be Fun!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
Living Life Loud
Change is good. Just ask the millions of unsigned artists... Read More
Structure Of A Successful Music Website
Ideally each page of your website should serve a specific... Read More
Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
Did you know that good songwriting is often the key... Read More
Avoiding Injuries When Playing Guitar
To avoid any sort of injuries when playing guitar a... 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
How to Compose Your Own Music Using 8-bar Phrases
Some people think composing is this miraculous thing that only... Read More
Creating Within Limits
When I first started playing the piano I wanted to... Read More
Internet Jams
Today's technology for the recording musician has been getting better... Read More
Ouch, It Hurts When I Sing!
When I first set out to write this article about... Read More
Benatar and Geraldo - Still Rockin on a High Note
Most people look forward to the summer months because they... Read More
Musicians: What Chords Do You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know?
As you probably know, there are thousands and thousands of... Read More
A Guitar Lesson To Help You Test Your Note Knowledge
In this guitar lesson we look at a great way... Read More
One Way to Improve Your Music Journalist Relationship
Boy, I really detest how some people do websites. Bands... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 1
IntroductionThe fact that you are holding this in your hands... Read More
If Seals Can Sing, Why Cant You?
It sounds like a side show, doesn't it? It does... Read More
A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although... Read More
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
Open Position Piano Chords - Perfect for the New Age Style
The Open Position Chord (OPC) allows you to create a... Read More
Music & MP3 |