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
Live Music!
"Live music." That common saying may contain some truth, but these days the word "live" is having less and less to do with music. For many people, a dj is their form of live music. Despite what dj's would like to have you believe, musicians make excellent entertainment.In the first... Read More
How I Compose a Piece of Music
A number of people have asked about my own methodology for creating a complete piece of music at the piano. At the risk of oversimplification, the steps are as follows:1. I sit down at the piano without any thought of creating something and tune in to my feelings.2. I start... Read More
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
10 Ways for Unknown Musicians to Get the Word Out
When Clear Channel controls the radio and the monopoly newspaper doesn't like you, how do you win over new audiences?The good news: there are many, many ways. Here are ten of my favorites.1. Approach a local college or alternative radio station or community access cable TV station with a programming... Read More
Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that much. I got this tab book of some good ol' Gatemouth Brown finger picking blues. I've been enjoying myself so much trying to get this fingerpick thang goin'."I'm starting to understand the arpeggio-phrasing technique a lot more. Gatemouth Brown is... Read More
Guitar Buying - The Pros and Cons of Vintage vs. Reissue
To most people, owning the "genuine article" is the only thing that will suffice. As a guitar player, and one who appreciates classic "vintage" instruments, I can fully understand this point of view. I can't think of a single guitarist who wouldn't absolutely adore playing a real 50's Les Paul... 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
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel station (I can't remember the name. You'll see why if you keep reading). They were known for their motto, "If it doesn't say it, we won't play it." They were determined not to play watered-down Gospel music-even if it was... Read More
Celtic Music: The Japanese Connection
My friend, guitarist Brian Hughes, toured with the Chieftain's in Japan as an opening act with Loreena McKennitt. He then went on to perform with the Chieftains in North America and Europe when they were promoting their album Santiago. In Japan they played about ten shows between Tokyo and Osaka,... Read More
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Memorizing Music - How Is It Best Achieved?
When memorizing music there are several things you can do... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
How To Dress Up Naked Music On The Piano
What in the world is "naked music?"You know it when... Read More
Improvisation and Musical Form
Do you ramble on endlessly with your improvisations? If so,... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar Online
With the increased proliferation of online guitar and musical equipment... 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
3 Secrets To Understanding What Makes Music Tick
It's no secret that virtually everyone loves music in some... Read More
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte... Read More
A Brief History of Fender Guitars
Perhaps no other guitar maker has touched the hearts of... Read More
Creating Caverns - an Improvisation Exercise
In a recent post to my Yahoo group, I mentioned... Read More
Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World
Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a... Read More
The Art of Music
Music is the art of arranging sounds in periodic time... Read More
5 Sure Fire Ways to Get Radio Play for Your ?Independent? Music!
You have to find radio airplay time if you're going... Read More
Say Something
The music of Rush influences and inspires, at least that's... Read More
Hip Hop History
Rap music originated as a cross-cultural product. Most of its... 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
How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas... Read More
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
Its Jewish Music, But Is The Music Jewish?
A while back I was driving along the Jerusalem highway... Read More
Jazz Yatra
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Five Great Practice Ideas I Learned From My Piano Students!
Sometimes the teacher learns more from the student than the... Read More
Musical Improvisation Basics - 8 Vital Things To Remember
This article discusses 8 vital things to remember as improvisers... Read More
Piano Chords and New Age Music
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... Read More
So You Wanna Learn How To Start a Record Label?
Well, you love music so much that you have decided... Read More
The Three 8 Mile Battles
Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie... Read More
Music & Emotions: Can Music Really Make You a Happier Person?
How many times have you turned to music to uplift... Read More
The Flower Garden and New Age Piano Music
If you've ever looked at a flower garden, not only... Read More
Tips for a Great Recording Session
You know your songs are great (and so does your... Read More
A Brief History of Gongs
The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in... Read More
Origin of Erik Saties Gnossiennes
The 'trois Gnossiennes' (1890) is a set of dance-like pieces... Read More
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... Read More
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... Read More
Form - Giving Shape to Your Music
Do you ramble on endlessly with your improvisations? If so,... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... Read More
How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the... 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
Closet Monsters London Spicoluk
Way back in November I found myself at the Casby... Read More
Arranging for New Age Piano
A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower... Read More
New Age Piano Tricks
One of the things that makes New Age piano so... Read More
Music Downloads: Free & Low Cost Ways For Musicians To Get Their Music Known All Over The World
Music downloads are highly compressed audio files transferred onto a... 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
How to Create a Multi-artistic Piece - Part II
In the last article, the creation of a theme, its... Read More
Fiddle Tab Makes Learning Fiddle Fast and Easy
Learning fiddle tab is so intuitive and so easy that... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
Guitarists...Are You A Victim and A Loser?
I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of... Read More
How to Compose Using ABA Form
ABA form is like a musical sandwich. You have the... 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
How to Buy an Electric Guitar Online
With the increased proliferation of online guitar and musical equipment... Read More
Anglican Arrogance: Small-Minded Choirmembers
What is "Episcopal" music?We often hear people express concern about... Read More
Getting the Best Performance From Your Artist
So now you've decided to record your songs. Good for... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that... Read More
14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips
I was listening to NPR the other day when they... Read More
Arpeggios and New Age Piano Playing
Chopin used them extensively. So did Beethoven and Mozart. Arpeggios... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have... Read More
Repetition is the Key to Learning Something Deeply
Repetition is the key to learning something deeply. It works... Read More
Singing: The Tonic of Life
Most people these days would associate singing with the popular... Read More
Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far... Read More
How Can You Make A Rock Vocal Sound Better?
Admit it... you were expecting a magic answer to this... Read More
Guitar Facts: A Glossary of Terms
It is said that the forerunner of the guitar, the... 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
Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music
They're everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look... Read More
History of the Clarinet From the 19th Century
While composers had already begun to write music for the... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound... Read More
Silent Discos!
The press have reported this week that silent disco's are... 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
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