Creating Your Own Compositions
The idea of actually creating a complete piece of music to play frightens many students. They just don't understand how someone could come up with something, put it down on paper, and call it their own.The good news is that you don't need to read music to compose. All you... Read More
Dont Censor the Music and Artistic Expression
Ann Powers said: "Don't censor the music and artistic expression. Eminem's music, in particular the songs "Kim" and "Stan," is a continuation of a tradition in music and American art in general: the Gothic murder ballad, which has been with us ever since the blues or Appalachian folk music.... Read More
Music and Emotion
The Age-old Puzzle of Human ResponseIf you've listened to more than a little music, you've most likely received an emotional reaction from some of it. You've probably noticed that whenever that happens, the effect is initially unexpected and varies in its intensity. Its also a safe bet that you cannot... 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
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
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 world knew. You've also written some songs that are just kick you-know-what. They need to be recorded, MP3ed and put on the net ASAP. But you've got two problems. First, you can't afford a studio, let alone a band for... 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
Musical Improvisation Basics - 8 Vital Things To Remember
This article discusses 8 vital things to remember as improvisers - whether advanced or just getting started:1. Your technique is probably miles ahead of your ability to think.This isn't just true for classical players. I've known lots and lots (and lots) of jazz players who have let their technique run... 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
The Acoustic Guitar
The steel-stringed acoustic guitar is usually credited with being developed by C.F. Martin and Company sometime during the 1830s. Although other "gut-stringed" acoustics were around at that time, it was the Martin Company that introduced the idea of crossbracing underneath the soundboard which enabled the guitar to support the heavier... Read More
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How to Improvise Using a Few Chords
When a painter is getting ready to paint, a color... 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
Buying A Guitar - Do You Know What To Look For?
Buying a guitar is an important decision that my students... Read More
How To Write A Song
Did you ever wish that it was your song playing... Read More
Legend Vega Releasing New Pop CD
Legend Vega is scheduled to release her newest CD this... Read More
How to Create a Multi-artistic Piece - Part II
In the last article, the creation of a theme, its... Read More
An Introduction to CD Mastering
While many people think that the mixing of the separate... Read More
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Music Files
OK, say you've got one thousand of your favorite MP3... 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
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
Arranging for New Age Piano
A while back, I wrote an article that compared flower... Read More
Inspiration Wanted - Apply Within!
One of the biggest stumbling blocks for music students is... Read More
Bagpipe Lessons In Your Own Home !
Bringing Bagpipe Tuition to Everyone, Everywhere.I have been teaching music... Read More
Play Piano in the New Age Style
It's not what you play, it's how you play it.... Read More
Suzuki Violin Vs Traditional Violin
The Suzuki violin method has come to dominate the way... Read More
Review: Medications - All Your Favorite People In One Place
One of the most intriguing aspects of music is how... Read More
Hip Hop History
Rap music originated as a cross-cultural product. Most of its... Read More
Guitar Performance - Make The Most of It!
Getting ready for any type of guitar performance can be... Read More
The Didjeridu
In Northern Australia the Didjeridu is seen as a phallic... Read More
Recording Vocals at Home
Anyone who has recorded vocals to tape knows there is... Read More
Art of the Recording Engineer: From Michael Jackson to Mutant Radio, Matt Forger Speaks Out
Interviewed by Scott G (The G-Man)G-Man: When people think of... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as... Read More
Buying A Guitar
There are many things to consider when buying a new... Read More
Rickenbacker 4003 Electric Bass Guitar
The Rickenbacker 4003 electric bass guitar is one of the... Read More
How to Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
Internet Jams
Today's technology for the recording musician has been getting better... 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
Karaoke Singing
This article is designed to help anyone to enjoy karaoke... Read More
Legal Free Music Downloads - Songs You Want at No Cost
It's all over the news these days. Download music from... Read More
Review: The Dissociatives - Self Titled
In 1994 Daniel Johns and his group Silverchair were catapulted... Read More
Thomas Jefferson and the Chinese Gong
While Richard Nixon's diplomatic visit to China may have created... Read More
Top 50 Music Quotations
Discover the phenomenonal complexity of music and reflect on the... Read More
Try Some New Music!
Stuck in a music rut?It happens. After listening to your... Read More
Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences... Read More
Do you really need college to learn to play music?
Music courses are a great way to learn about virtually... Read More
Guitar Tuning Tips
Most new guitar players and even some experienced ones have... Read More
Guitar Practice (Part 2) - Does Practice Make Perfect?
You've probably heard the saying "practice makes perfect" and it... Read More
Jazz Yatra
Jazz is arguably the most argumentative form of music (even... Read More
Effective Band Rehearsal
If your band is in rehearsals, either preparing for gigging,... Read More
Writing Hit Songs
There are a lot of factors to writing a hit... Read More
Learning How To Improvise
Those of you who have been reading my articles for... Read More
10 Top Reasons You Should Learn to Play Chord Piano
There are roughly umpteen zillion reasons why you should learn... Read More
Is it Possible to Download Music Legally Anymore?
Throughout the past few years downloading music on the internet... Read More
The Joy of Spontaneous Expression
Do you remember finger-painting as a child? How fun it... Read More
Shut Up And Sing
What is it with these performers and their politics? Do... Read More
The Post-rock Revolution (Explosions in the sky)
A lot has been said about the 'post-rock' revolution as... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers... Read More
Guitarists...Are You A Victim and A Loser?
I was thinking today about THE most dangerous enemy of... Read More
Composing George Winston Style
If you're a fan of New Age piano, no doubt... Read More
How to Compose Your Own Music Using 8-bar Phrases
Some people think composing is this miraculous thing that only... Read More
The Three 8 Mile Battles
Three battles at the end of the 8 Mile movie... Read More
Formation of a Song (Recording)
As industry insiders, we sometimes forget that when discussing the... Read More
Canadian Stars: The Marble Index and the Waking Eyes
Canadian Indie bands are dominating the music scene and it... Read More
Why New Musicians (Rappers) Fail: Three Reasons and Solutions
Despite the title of this article, the purpose of it... Read More
Is Your Child Struggling in School? Get Him (Or Her) Music Lessons
This is counterintuitive, I know. Our natural response to seeing... Read More
Benatar and Geraldo - Still Rockin on a High Note
Most people look forward to the summer months because they... 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
Launch Pad Introduces Subliminal
Who would have ever thought that a call out for... Read More
Top 50 Music Quotations
Discover the phenomenonal complexity of music and reflect on the... Read More
Legal Free Music Downloads - Songs You Want at No Cost
It's all over the news these days. Download music from... Read More
To Record or Not To Record - At Home, That Is
I will be honest. I am addicted to music recording.... Read More
5 Ways to Enjoy Your Music Files
OK, say you've got one thousand of your favorite MP3... Read More
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
Music Industry Insider: Tess Taylor of NARIP and LAMN
Members of LAMN (founded in 1988) and NARIP (founded in... 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
How to Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
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