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
Zen and the Art of New Age Piano
We all want to be in the moment. That's where real transformation takes place. For some, walking gets them there. Others like to play sports or watch movies. For me, it's playing the piano. When I'm in the moment, letting the music speak, it's like the world is new again.The... 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
Guitar Players...Get a Balanced Guitar Practice Diet
Do you have a wide variety of things that you practice. Or do you like to binge? (You know...the type of player who practices sweep picking for a kazillion hours a day but only know three chords)! Having a balanced practice routine is essential if you want to become... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience. Though I am not an expert in the field, I... Read More
10 Music Download Legal Points
Everybody's doing it: downloading music and sharing files. People who share music files on the Internet argue that downloading is legal; today they can be sued by the record industry. Can one be sued without a great intrusion into personal lives of an individual?1. Enjoy music downloads from safe and... Read More
Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand for their tools, it's time to check out shareware. Small independent developers often provide similar solutions that cost three to five times less AND you get to try them before paying.John's First Pick - MIDI MaestroMIDI Maestro is music software... Read More
Pakistani Pop Music
Pakistan is blessed with talent and when we talk about Pakistani Music, you can never stop picking up one of the best Pakistani pop song uptill now because there are number of such hit songs nobody can judge the best one in past decades such as "Dil Dil Pakistan" ,... Read More
Choosing a Jazz Band for Your Party
In many years of arranging jazz bands for all sorts of events I am struck by the similarity of how the request is made by most of our clients.It goes something like this: "We are looking for a jazz band to play at our wedding / book launch / family... 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 linked to the Gibson SG? What was the evolution that brought you to this particular instrument?Angus: I started playing on banjos and re-strung them up with six strings. [But] an acoustic guitar, an old bang up little ten-dollar job, that... Read More
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Internet Jams
Today's technology for the recording musician has been getting better... Read More
Creating Caverns - an Improvisation Exercise
In a recent post to my Yahoo group, I mentioned... Read More
New M3 with Competition Package
The new competition package available for the BMW M3 is... Read More
Review: The Dissociatives - Self Titled
In 1994 Daniel Johns and his group Silverchair were catapulted... Read More
Ouch, It Hurts When I Sing!
When I first set out to write this article about... Read More
Piano Lessons Can be Fun!
There are essentially two ways to learn piano - note... Read More
Prepare for the Master (CD Mastering)
Many artists are still confused as to what goes on... Read More
Living Life Loud
Change is good. Just ask the millions of unsigned artists... Read More
New Age Music - How Its Made
Different styles of music have different "sounds." We can all... Read More
50 Cent G Unit
His lockjaw delivery makes him look as gangsta as Marlon... Read More
Review: Coheed and Cambria - Second Stage Turbine Blade
Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the progressive... Read More
These MIDI Tools Are Music To My Ears
Curious about MIDI? Want to find out what tools are... Read More
CD Clubs: How to Get the Best Deals Online
(1) The BMG Music Service offers the best deal you'll... Read More
Breathing Space in Music
While most students want to know when to play certain... Read More
What Works Best in New Age Piano Improvisation
Many students want to know how to improvise. What they... Read More
Pakistani Pop Music
Pakistan is blessed with talent and when we talk about... Read More
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... Read More
Record Collecting Still Thriving in the Twenty-first Century
It may surprise many to find that the hobby of... Read More
Health Insurance for Creative Artists -- A Multi-Talented Health Investment
For the Creative Artist -- Good Health Insurance is Truly... Read More
Review: Audioslave - Out of Exile
Every once in a while a band comes along that... Read More
Playing The Violin Is For Everyone Who Loves Music
Every day musical instruments enrich the lives of people around... Read More
Creating Your Own Compositions
The idea of actually creating a complete piece of music... 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
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is?
Do you know what a didgeridoo is? There are so... Read More
Where To Download Music On The Internet
Virtually all of you have probably heard of the RIAA's... 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
Does Your Band Need a Manager?
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often... Read More
3 Quick & Easy Steps To Playing Music by Ear
Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece... Read More
What is Music?
That's a fair question!Basically, you can call music any noise... Read More
Arranging for New Age Piano
A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower... Read More
Music & Intelligence: Will Listening to Music Make You Smarter?
Will listening to music make you smarter? Will learning to... Read More
Acoustic Or Electronic Drums - What Is Your Choice?
A debate rages on in the drumming world! You might... Read More
How I Learned How To Play The Guitar After Giving Up In Disgust
I was 17 at the time (the Beatles era), and... Read More
Radio - What?s Happened To It?
Remember when radio stations played great music?OK, before you accuse... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... 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
Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression
Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic... Read More
Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves... Read More
Tips for Buying Digital Pianos and Keyboards
Buying a digital piano could be a very delicate attempt,... Read More
ADIRONDACK versus SITKA SPRUCE
Both of these timbers make great soundboards on flat top... Read More
What is Piano GHD Syndrome?
Do you remember the movie, Groundhog Day? In this wonderful... Read More
The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of... Read More
Guitarists...Are You A Victim and A Loser?
I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of... Read More
Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors!
Bang! Bam! Bang! Have you always wanted to play the... Read More
Piano Teachers - Whats Wrong with Them?
Most of us like to use what we learn right... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate... Read More
Origin of Erik Saties Gnossiennes
The 'trois Gnossiennes' (1890) is a set of dance-like pieces... Read More
How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the... Read More
Jealous Again - Jealousy Among Musicians
Jealousy ? do you feel it? Do you sense it... Read More
Surf Waves With Jack Johnson
Lately I've been listening to some pretty cool music by... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... Read More
Music & Emotions: Can Music Really Make You a Happier Person?
How many times have you turned to music to uplift... Read More
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of... Read More
The Revolution has begun - and it will not be Televised The new Artist Development Paradigm
In reflecting on the world of the Music Business in... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 2
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
Guitar Humidification
Problems with humidity can lead to heartbreak for the classical... 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
Structure Of A Successful Music Website
Ideally each page of your website should serve a specific... Read More
Painting with Sound
Whenever I go to a Borders bookstore here in San... Read More
Is Your Child Capable of Composing Music? Maybe the Next Mozart?
We've all heard of them. Child prodigies who begin composing... Read More
Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with... Read More
The First The American Idol Kelly Clarkson
There is a lot more to the story that meets... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
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