How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the majority of beginners experiencing the same problems and making the same mistakes over and over again in their quest to learn how to play guitar. It's my job to steer them through these problem areas.These "mistakes" are basic errors that... Read More
Music Practice Techniques for Learning Repertory
These practice tips were written for fiddlers. I've used them in classical violin also. You will find they apply to any music learning goal you have set for yourself.Learning new repertory raises your instrumental or singing ability. It makes you learn new combinations of notes. It takes focused effort and... Read More
50 Cent
More so than any other music since the blues, hip-hop is all about stories. And its stories are both criminal minded and grand, making them enthralling and unbelievable, but also making them only as interesting and convincing as the teller. That's why, despite being blackballed by the industry, without a... Read More
Just 3 Chords? No Way!
A student wrote me an email about the lesson "Ocean Dreams." Here it is:"Dear Edward, I can't believe that you're using just 3 chords for this piece. It sounds like it uses much more material. Please tell me how you did it!"Here's my answer - Dear B. First, thanks for... Read More
Story of 50 Cent
G-Units 50 Cent , was born 6th of July 1976 is a New York State rapper that uprose to spectacular grandness inside the entertainment collective in 2003... Curtis Jackson incarcerated and much more. Quite easily, 50cent has become the greatest artist since Slim, as well 50 Cent's album also has... 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 possible to improvise classical music, or sacred music, or any other kind of music?Bach improvised many of his fugues and inventions while playing organ in church. Many others in all musical styles have improvised within the context of their own... 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
Music Business Contacts: Music Business Registry connects artists, managers, publishers, producers &
"The difference between success and failure is information," notes Ritch Esra, and he should know. Along with his partner, Stephen Trumbull, Esra is a leading part of the number one most-reliable source of information on "who's who" and "who does what" in the music business. Best of all, they can... Read More
How to Make $30,000 with Your Music Before Years End
As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did *NOT* earn $30,000 (or more) with your music alone last year, let's jump right in and get you started with doing so this year.Again, bear in mind that the main necessary ingredient is "consistency" of every aspect, and on a... Read More
1959 Stratocaster Vintage Guitars
Mid 1959 Stratocaster vintage guitars have a slab rosewood fingerboard with white "clay" position dots. The fingerboard radius of this Fender guitar is 7.25". The bottom fingerboard is flat. Vintage Fender Stratocasters made July 1959 and after basically will have rosewood fingerboards. The neck now has a very thin "D"... Read More
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Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far... Read More
Music Industry Insider: Tess Taylor of NARIP and LAMN
Members of LAMN (founded in 1988) and NARIP (founded in... Read More
Guitar Humidification
Problems with humidity can lead to heartbreak for the classical... 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
Bono: From Music To Fashion To Helping The Poor
U2s lead singer Bono isn't content with being part of... Read More
What is Piano GHD Syndrome?
Do you remember the movie, Groundhog Day? In this wonderful... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... 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
Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is?
Do you know what a didgeridoo is? There are so... Read More
The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of... Read More
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more... Read More
Playing The Violin Is For Everyone Who Loves Music
Every day musical instruments enrich the lives of people around... Read More
Getting Rhythm - Three Tips for Guitar Beginners
If you are just starting out learning guitar one of... 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
RAP Music and Brain Washing Issues
I am not sure if anyone has been watching out... Read More
How to Download Music From The Internet
Most of you have probably heard of the RIAA's quest... Read More
Piano Teachers - Whats Wrong with Them?
Most of us like to use what we learn right... Read More
Interested in Improving the Sound of Your Stereo? Consider Records
Introduced in 1982, the compact disc was intended to provide... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 1
IntroductionThe fact that you are holding this in your hands... Read More
How to Improvise Using a Few Chords
When a painter is getting ready to paint, a color... 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
Protocol for Piping a Formal Dinner: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It is believed that the custom of dining in began... Read More
Learning To Play The Piano With Chords
Learning piano chords can help you in all your piano... Read More
Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music
Piano improvising and arranging is an art but definitely not... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
A Brief History Of Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars have been around forever. It's funny, but although... Read More
Creating Caverns - an Improvisation Exercise
In a recent post to my Yahoo group, I mentioned... Read More
Where To Download Music On The Internet
Virtually all of you have probably heard of the RIAA's... Read More
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse... 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
Guitar Practice - Make It Your Priority!
Every student realizes that guitar practice is important if they... Read More
Inspiration Wanted - Apply Within!
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for music students is... Read More
Zen and the Art of New Age Piano
We all want to be in the moment. That's where... Read More
How to Find Musical Ideas
The Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky once said: " A good... Read More
Green Day: Punk Rock Masters Taming Mainstream Radio Their Way
Before they got together as Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong,... Read More
Piano Playing and Performance Anxiety
I'll never forget the first time I played the piano... Read More
You Cant Force Play
A student once asked me; "How come sometimes the music... Read More
Music, the Spiritual Connection
All through the age's music and spirituality as served hand... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
Thomas Jefferson and the Chinese Gong
While Richard Nixon's diplomatic visit to China may have created... Read More
Piano Playing Your Way: How To Have More Fun Playing The Piano Than You Ever Have Before
Piano playing doesn't have to be boring. There's no law... Read More
Fiddle Tab Makes Learning Fiddle Fast and Easy
Learning fiddle tab is so intuitive and so easy that... Read More
Six Reasons to Play New Age Piano
Here are six very good reasons to learn how to... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as... 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
Playing The Piano Using Chord Symbols Instead of Being Tied To The Written Sheet Music
Piano improvising and arranging is an art but definitely not... 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
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Eliminate Throat Tension
As a vocal coach, I hear it all the time.... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have... Read More
All About Eminem
Marshall Mathers, was born October 17, 72, and could be... Read More
How To Make Money On A Music Website Through Pay-Per-Click?
Interested in making money while you're asleep, or making money... 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
History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
While composers had already begun to write music for the... 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
Learn to Play the Piano
Rocket Piano is a very professionally done piano lesson package.... Read More
Bono: From Music To Fashion To Helping The Poor
U2s lead singer Bono isn't content with being part of... Read More
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte... Read More
Five Great Practice Ideas I Learned From My Piano Students!
Sometimes the teacher learns more from the student than the... 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
Dont Go Tubthumping
I have always had a big problem with my addiction... Read More
Does Reading Make Music?
When you read music you are deciphering the printed page... Read More
Vintage Guitar Collectors Can Still Find Deals
If you're a recent vintage guitar collector, the stories you've... Read More
Music Business Contacts: Music Business Registry connects artists, managers, publishers, producers &
"The difference between success and failure is information," notes Ritch... Read More
Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that... Read More
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