Review: The Dissociatives - Self Titled
In 1994 Daniel Johns and his group Silverchair were catapulted into the mainstream by winning a demo competition in Australia. Their single 'Tomorrow' is still widely regarded as one of the defining songs of the early 90s. Now, before you rush out to buy The Dissociatives you're going to want... 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
Music to Echo Your Mood
In what way do the kinds of music (rock, rap, classical, instrumental, etc.) change or alter our mood and in what way do our moods effect what music we listen to?Music has been present throughout the history of man. Of course musical styles change but the power and popularity of... Read More
12 Reasons You Should Learn to Play the Piano
All right, folks, here you go: My 12 reasons why you should start learning how to play the piano. Immediately. As in today. This very minute.Okay, fine, finish this article first, THEN get started. And yes, I know that there are more than just 12 reasons to play the piano.... Read More
What is Piano GHD Syndrome?
Do you remember the movie, Groundhog Day? In this wonderful movie, TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) relives the same day - Groundhog Day, over and over and over again. No matter what he does, he wakes up the next morning and it is once again Groundhog Day. This continues... Read More
Health and Beauty Tips for Your Brass: Keep It Shiny!
Did you know that the health and beauty of your brass instruments require extra special attention? It's true-their wellbeing and happiness depend upon it. While we're not talking about putting your tuba on a weight-loss program or taking your trumpet to the spa for a makeover, you do need to... Read More
Free, Legal Music Online
Almost everyone has heard about the massive crack down on Internet music piracy that has been occurring over the past few years. Napster was taken down (although it has now returned as a pay service), other file sharing programs now require users to pay for a license and the RIAA... Read More
The Top 10 Reasons Why You Suck At Playing Guitar
You don't 'need' to play guitar enough.If you desire to become a great guitarist, you have to want it badly enough to sacrifice other parts of your life to devote to practice.This doesn't mean you have to give up your social life and never take the guitar out of your... Read More
Turn It Up: Plugging Into The Perfect Guitar And Amp Settings
Yowza! Did you hear that hideous noise? It sounded like a combination of nails on a chalkboard, a cat in a dryer, and a baby wailing at the top of his lungs. Do you have any idea of what made that awful sound? As a long-time musician, I think I... Read More
Discover The Perfect Place To Perform
Once you know what your Unique Selling Proposition is as a musician (we covered this in the last issue), it's time to ask yourself what kind of venue you want to be letting those talents out in. This is the process that will help you determine your "Perfect Performance Venue"... Read More
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Music for Cross Cultural Accelerated Learning
The Search for the Right MusicEver since Georgi Lozonav, the... Read More
New M3 with Competition Package
The new competition package available for the BMW M3 is... Read More
George Winston and New Age Piano Playing
The first time I heard George Winston play back in... Read More
New Age Music - How Its Made
Different styles of music have different "sounds." We can all... Read More
Interview With An Up And Coming Musician From Toronto
Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com is delighted... Read More
Would Chopin Have Passed A Music Quiz?
Q. My children are very interested in playing music. Is... Read More
How to Create an Original Melody
Here's a method I use that works. First, sit down... 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
Music and Healing: The Power of Meaningful Words and Music
We All Have a Favorite Piece of Music that Moves... 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
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Composing for Dummies
When most people hear the word composer, they automatically think... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... 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
The Ostinato - What It is and How to Use It
Ostinato means "repeating pattern" and is used frequently in all... Read More
Is the Record Album Dead? Not by a Long Shot
In 1982, Sony and Philips introduced the compact disc, a... Read More
6 Tips for Organizing Your Music Files
If you're a digital music fan, you probably have problems... Read More
RIAA Files Second Wave of Lawsuits
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has launched a... 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
People are Turning to Meaningful Songs for Emotional and Spiritual Relief:
A New Breed of Aspiring Songwriters Is In The Making.... Read More
The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention;... Read More
How to Compose Your Own Music Using 8-bar Phrases
Some people think composing is this miraculous thing that only... Read More
Mp3s ? The Future of Music?
Mp3 music is audio that has been digitally encoded and... Read More
The Didjeridu
In Northern Australia the Didjeridu is seen as a phallic... Read More
The Case Against Traditional Piano Lessons
How would you like to spend 4 years in a... Read More
Formal Highland Attire: The Correct Wearing of the Kilt; the National Dress of Scotland
We don't simply wear a theatrical costume; we wear the... Read More
Facts about Betty Kresin, Eminems grandmother
Betty Kresin, Eminem's grandmother from the maternal side... Read More
To Record or Not To Record - At Home, That Is
I will be honest. I am addicted to music recording.... 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
Guide to Finding Music Online
Are you frustrated because finding your favorite songs on the... Read More
Learn to Read Music Online
If you or anyone you know wants to learn to... Read More
Do you really need college to learn to play music?
Music courses are a great way to learn about virtually... Read More
Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Lately, I haven't been using my guitar pick all that... 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
Reaching For The Soul Zone
Every searching artist wants to get there. It's that magical... Read More
Alternative Sales Sources for Your Music
Following, is a list of alternative sources that may be... 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 Be in the Moment when Playing Piano
Your best music will always come when you are in... Read More
What is Music?
That's a fair question!Basically, you can call music any noise... Read More
How to Find Musical Ideas
The Russian Composer Igor Stravinsky once said: " A good... Read More
How To Play The Violin
This article gives the essential basics for how to play... Read More
Polychords and the Jazz Improviser: How to Practice & Apply Polychords to Improv
In the world of music, many Jazz improvisers and 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
Beginners Guide to Music File Formats
Are you confused by the various types of music file... Read More
Make Money with Your Music ? the Top 5 Ways
Songwriters dream of making their living by writing, and sometimes... Read More
How to Create Interesting Textures
A lot of new age piano music consists of repeating... Read More
How to Become a World Class Expert in Just 20 Minutes a Day
Is it really possible to become an expert in some... Read More
Creating Stark Atmospheres
One of the things New Age pianist George Winston is... Read More
Is the Mainstream Ready Once Again for Dance Music?
Not since the heyday of Dance/Pop Artists like Taylor Dayne... Read More
The Gong - An Instrument Everyone Can Play
What exactly is a Gong?The gong is a musical instrument... Read More
Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences... Read More
How Many Songs Are In Your Pocket?
The portable MP3 player continues to be the hot item... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 2
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
How To Change Your Guitar Strings
Changing your guitar strings might make you feel a litte... Read More
Composing George Winston Style
If you're a fan of New Age piano, no doubt... Read More
Patriotic Music: Surprising Secrets About Those Flag-Waving Sounds
Whether played by a marching band, an orchestra, or a... 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
Piano Lessons - Group or Private?
Piano lessons are a great activity for children. They encourage... Read More
A Quick and Easy Composition Method
Here's the method I use every time I want to... Read More
The Piano Parent Trap!
"My 6 year old daughter really loves the piano and... Read More
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... 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... 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 Licensing: The Cold Cash Facts About Money for your Music
Where music meets licensing, there's money to be made. How... Read More
Are iPods Changing the Way We Listen to Music
They're everywhere, and not only are they everywhere, they look... Read More
Name That Tune - Tips For When You Can?t Remember The Song Title Or Artist
For years, you have been searching for a song lodged... Read More
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