Record Collecting Still Thriving in the Twenty-first Century
It may surprise many to find that the hobby of record collecting, long thought dead after the introduction of the compact disc, is still alive and well. Granted, many music fans have long replaced their records with CDs, but for many Baby Boomers and Generation X-ers, the hobby of buying... 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
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse me of sounding like your dad, I'll rephrase that. Remember when radio stations played an exciting variety of music and artists and you never knew what they would play and when?Well my friends if you do remember that, you've probably... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it was. How exciting to be able to dip your fingers into a color that called out to you and put it on paper. The excitement of it all came from the feeling that you were an explorer, looking into uncharted... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby Awards after party trying to socialize with whomever I came across. One person who I chatted with that night was a guy named London Spicoluk, from the band Closet Monster. At that time I haven't heard of them but I... Read More
12 Reasons You Should Learn to Play the Piano
All right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why you should start learning how to play the piano. Immediately. As in today. This very minute.Okay, fine, finish this article first, THEN get started. And yes, I know that there are more than just 12 reasons to play the piano.... 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
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Get Him (Or Her) Music Lessons
This is counterintuitive, I know. Our natural response to seeing our child struggle is to find a way to help, not to add to the burden. If a child is struggling, why should we risk setting them up for failure in music lessons?The answer is simple. Playing music has been... 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 drives of our computers, people have wanted the best place for a digital music download. Music companies have had to figure out what to do about illegal music downloads and the music download web site. The legal battle continues but... 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
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The British Invasion
The Kasabian concert at the Kool Haus seemed like a... Read More
Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression
Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic... Read More
Live Music!
"Live music." That common saying may contain some truth, but... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more... Read More
How to Compose Using ABA Form
ABA form is like a musical sandwich. You have the... 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
Beginner Guitar Lessons - Learn Guitar without Ever Leaving Your Home!
So, you think you'd like to learn to play guitar,... Read More
New Age Music - How Its Made
Different styles of music have different "sounds." We can all... Read More
Review: Audioslave - Out of Exile
Every once in a while a band comes along that... Read More
Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory
These practice tips were written for fiddlers. I've used them... Read More
Everything I Play Sounds the Same
Many students want to create music that has a certain... Read More
Living Life Loud
Change is good. Just ask the millions of unsigned artists... Read More
Avoiding Injuries When Playing Guitar
To avoid any sort of injuries when playing guitar a... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
How to Become a Filthy Rich Record Label Mogul
Let me guess, you love music and would do anything... Read More
Choosing a Jazz Band for Your Party
In many years of arranging jazz bands for all sorts... Read More
Can You Really Learn To Play a Musical Instrument From an Online Course?
Out of the 250 million people in the United States,... Read More
Do you really need college to learn to play music?
Music courses are a great way to learn about virtually... 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
Top 50 Music Quotations
Discover the phenomenonal complexity of music and reflect on the... 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
How To Play Piano Using Chord Symbols
Chord symbols (for example, Fm7, Cmaj7 or G6) are a... Read More
Buying A Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
Formation of a Song (Recording)
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... Read More
Jazz Yatra
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Music & Citizenship: Can Playing a Musical Instrument Help Your Child Become a Better Citizen?
Disregard the popular image of rappers with their ghetto blasters,... Read More
The Post-rock Revolution (Explosions in the sky)
A lot has been said about the 'post-rock' revolution as... Read More
Bono: From Music To Fashion To Helping The Poor
U2s lead singer Bono isn't content with being part of... Read More
Common Thoughts That Kill Inspiration
Do you sit down at the piano and feel anxiety... Read More
Getting the Best Performance From Your Artist
So now you've decided to record your songs. Good for... Read More
Les Paul Vintage Gibson Guitars
Les Paul vintage Gibson guitars were first produced in 1952.... Read More
Does Reading Make Music?
When you read music you are deciphering the printed page... Read More
14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips
I was listening to NPR the other day when they... Read More
Jazz Yatra
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Trusting Your Inner Voice - Key to Success at the Piano
We all have so many critical voices in our heads.Telling... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound... 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
How to Play Piano Using a Few Chords
How many chords do you need to create a piece... Read More
The Didjeridu
In Northern Australia the Didjeridu is seen as a phallic... 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
Top 50 Music Quotations
Discover the phenomenonal complexity of music and reflect on the... 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
If Seals Can Sing, Why Cant You?
It sounds like a side show, doesn't it? It does... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 1
IntroductionThe fact that you are holding this in your hands... Read More
Piano Lessons Can be Fun!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your... Read More
How Much of Your Potential Will You Release?
Do you ever feel there is an inner voice speaking... Read More
Review: Audioslave - Out of Exile
Every once in a while a band comes along that... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all... 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
Make Money with Your Music ? the Top 5 Ways
Songwriters dream of making their living by writing, and sometimes... Read More
1959 Stratocaster Vintage Guitars
Mid 1959 Stratocaster vintage guitars have a slab rosewood fingerboard... Read More
Patriotic Music: Surprising Secrets About Those Flag-Waving Sounds
Whether played by a marching band, an orchestra, or a... Read More
10 Ways for Unknown Musicians to Get the Word Out
When Clear Channel controls the radio and the monopoly newspaper... Read More
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone... Read More
How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the... Read More
How to Create Interesting Textures
A lot of new age piano music consists of repeating... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
Review: The Dissociatives - Self Titled
In 1994 Daniel Johns and his group Silverchair were catapulted... Read More
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