How Has Eminem Risen to the Top?
How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has become the most well known rapper in the world? Starting from nothing and eventually moving up to a multi-millionaire, Eminem over the past seven years has been in the eye of the public everywhere you look. He has... Read More
Does Your CD Cover $ell (Or Suck)?
Oh, I know the last part of the title (Suck) isn't a very pleasant description to apply to anyone's CD cover. But, in the interest of plain old honesty, and to face our demons head on, I wanted to (again) utilize a worst case scenario that we can only improve... Read More
How to Organise a Gig or a Live Music Event - the Budget
Three times in the last month I've been asked the question, "what do I need to do to organise a gig?" In reality, when this question is asked it can mean several things: How do I find a venue? How do I sort out the PA? How do I get... Read More
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother Debbie Nelson and in South Wales through his father Marshall Bruce Mathers II.But Eminem has mostly Scottish blood running through his veins. On both sides( maternal and paternal sides), Scottish roots can be found.Back to the 7 th generation on... Read More
These MIDI Tools Are Music To My Ears
Curious about MIDI? Want to find out what tools are out there and what they do? Here are a few pointers.MIDI Maestro is music software designed for use by amateur and professional music directors, conductors, and soloists in live musical theater and similar musical accompaniment situations. Dynamic, intuitive performance control... Read More
Visualization Techniques for the Pianist
Controlling the images of the mind through image projection has proven valuable not only for psychotherapy, but also as a learning aid. Visualization can have as much impact on the subconscious, memory, and entire body as a "real" experience.For example, it is sometimes more expeditious to memorize a song by... 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 exhilarating. There are few things more enjoyable than listening to good music. If you're lucky enough to be able to play a musical instrument, you know the joy that can come from strumming those strings, tapping those keys, or blowing... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have a better quality of life, and even self improvement? There are three ways you can use music to accomplish this.Music For MotivationPut on energetic music, and even doing housework seems less like work. Using music to motivate yourself or change... 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
The Revolution of Electric Guitars
Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the music scene, which began a revolution in sound and technology that continues to this day. After Rock and Roll was born in the 1950's, it didn't take very long for electric guitars to grow in popularity and become one of... Read More
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Guitar Performance - Make The Most of It!
Getting ready for any type of guitar performance can be... Read More
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner... Read More
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... Read More
Beginner Guitar Tips: How to Get a Feel
"I don't like to go into the studio with all... Read More
Prepare for the Master (CD Mastering)
Many artists are still confused as to what goes on... Read More
Where To Download Music On The Internet
Virtually all of you have probably heard of the RIAA's... Read More
How to Download Music From The Internet
Most of you have probably heard of the RIAA's quest... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
The Art of Music
Music is the art of arranging sounds in periodic time... Read More
College Radio: The Most Important Radio Level for Musicians
For the self-promoting independent artist, the idea of taking on... Read More
How to Create Backing Tracks If You Dont Play All the Instruments... or Any
Congratulations! Your singing has become amazing, and it's time the... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
How to Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
Music Industry Insider: Tess Taylor of NARIP and LAMN
Members of LAMN (founded in 1988) and NARIP (founded in... Read More
Music Licensing: The Cold Cash Facts About Money for your Music
Where music meets licensing, there's money to be made. How... 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
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
Review: Audioslave - Out of Exile
Every once in a while a band comes along that... Read More
Flaming Guitars! Minarik Fuels The Excitement of a New Generation of Musicians
From the Telecaster to the Flying V to the Iceman... Read More
Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music
They're everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look... 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
How to Create Hip, Mature and Lush Harmonies
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
The Dark Side of P2P File Sharing
P2P file sharing programs are free. Period. But there are... Read More
Tips for a Great Recording Session
You know your songs are great (and so does your... Read More
Songwriting - The Art of Writing a Good Song
Did you know that good songwriting is often the key... Read More
Music Making as Spiritual Experience
If you've been playing piano for some time, you may... Read More
Learn To Play The Piano Better By Learning To Arrange Chords & Chord Progressions
Piano arranging is the process by which you take a... Read More
Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is... Read More
The Irish Harp
The harp that once through Tara's halls the soul of... Read More
Chords or Melody First... Which is Best?
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Canadian Stars: The Marble Index and the Waking Eyes
Canadian Indie bands are dominating the music scene and it... Read More
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... 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
The Three 8 Mile Battles
Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie... Read More
Celtic Music: The Japanese Connection
My friend, guitarist Brian Hughes, toured with the Chieftain's in... Read More
Tips on Performing Your Music for Others
Have you ever dreamed of performing a piece you created... Read More
Your PC Is An Awesome Singer... If You Let It!
As an amateur songwriter, who struggles with a computer far... Read More
Spectral Muses Revisited: The Channeled Melodies of Rosemary Brown
Rosemary Brown (1916-2001) was a middle-aged South London widow, making... Read More
Review: Coheed and Cambria - Second Stage Turbine Blade
Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed the progressive... Read More
The Downfall Of The #1 Southern Gospel Station
Back in the 90's we had a local Southern Gospel... Read More
SOUNDS GOOD TO ME - Eliminate Throat Tension
As a vocal coach, I hear it all the time.... Read More
Piano Lessons and Perfectionism
Are you a perfectionist? Does every note have to sound... Read More
Reaching For The Soul Zone
Every searching artist wants to get there. It's that magical... Read More
How to Compose Using ABA Form
ABA form is like a musical sandwich. You have the... Read More
How to Create a Multi-artistic Piece - Part II
In the last article, the creation of a theme, its... Read More
Choosing a Jazz Band for Your Party
In many years of arranging jazz bands for all sorts... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is... Read More
How the Internet Helps Musicians
Everyone talks about the negative impact of the Internet on... Read More
ADIRONDACK versus SITKA SPRUCE
Both of these timbers make great soundboards on flat top... Read More
The Revolution of Electric Guitars
Sometime during the 1930's electric guitars were introduced onto the... Read More
A Brief History of Gongs
The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in... Read More
Record Collecting Still Thriving in the Twenty-first Century
It may surprise many to find that the hobby of... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
People are Turning to Meaningful Songs for Emotional and Spiritual Relief:
A New Breed of Aspiring Songwriters Is In The Making.... Read More
Why You Cant Play Piano
It's really not your fault. You see, you've been taught... Read More
Memorizing Music - How Is It Best Achieved?
When memorizing music there are several things you can do... Read More
What is Guitar Tablature and Can I Find It Online?
The guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
The Various Countries - A Rant About Country Music
It is no secret that over the past couple decades... 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
Tips for Buying Digital Pianos and Keyboards
Buying a digital piano could be a very delicate attempt,... Read More
Songs Await Singer
I Want To Grow Old With You (C)Chorus: I want... Read More
1959 Stratocaster Vintage Guitars
Mid 1959 Stratocaster vintage guitars have a slab rosewood fingerboard... Read More
Flaming Guitars! Minarik Fuels The Excitement of a New Generation of Musicians
From the Telecaster to the Flying V to the Iceman... Read More
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