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
Is the Mainstream Ready Once Again for Dance Music?
Not since the heyday of Dance/Pop Artists like Taylor Dayne and Paula Abdul has Dance Music been a mainstream category. Today, "Dance Music" as defined by Billboard's Dance Club Chart represents only a very small segment of the music market. But thanks to the recent CD Release "Sleeping in the... Read More
The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention; you may have heard that they are an Irish invention. The truth (of course) is neither one. The bagpipe was invented in ancient Samaria, in Israel. The Bible mentions the instrument in the book of Daniel chapter 3, where it... Read More
Protocol for Piping a Formal Dinner: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It is believed that the custom of dining in began in the monasteries, was adopted by the early universities, and later spread to military units when the officer's mess was established. British officers of the 19th century were drawn from the aristocracy, and while they considered themselves gentlemen, they were... Read More
Say Something
The music of Rush influences and inspires, at least that's what it's done for me over the past 25 years. Now, the question is, is the music that powerful, or am I just too easy to inspire? Both I guess.When something really hits me I tend to pay attention to... Read More
Bang on Your Drum All Day Long - Without Annoying Your Neighbors!
Bang! Bam! Bang! Have you always wanted to play the drums, but are afraid your neighbors would call the police on you?Do you want to bang on your drum all day, but are worried you'll drive you loved ones away. Don't worry; your dreams of becoming the next great drummer... Read More
Musicians: What Chords Do You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know?
As you probably know, there are thousands and thousands of different chords in music - everything from basic major chords to minor 7ths to 13ths to suspensions to poly-chords. Someday, you might want to learn all those chords if you don't already know them.But meanwhile, there are 3 chords --... Read More
Green Day: Punk Rock Masters Taming Mainstream Radio Their Way
Before they got together as Green Day, Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt and Tre Cool were merely three extraordinary hopefuls hoping and looking for their big break. The trio has no formal training and got their 'practice' from playing for free at punk clubs on Gilman Street in Berkeley, California.... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers memory?The music start and instantly we remember who we were with, where we were, what we were doing. And a whole range of emotions to back them up.Now that is time traveling!I recieve email frequently thanking me for playing a... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be a must have. Likewise gainful for celebrities included within the clothing lines world, which is how come we are in possession of these most up to date hip hop clothing lines on the market like, FuBu. With very good class... Read More
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The Piano Parent Trap!
"My 6 year old daughter really loves the piano and... Read More
Music Licensing
Music licensing can be a very confusing subject. My... Read More
Is Rhapsody Music Downloads Service Getting A Good Rhap?
Rhapsody music, from RealNetworks is one of several reputable legal... Read More
14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips
I was listening to NPR the other day when they... Read More
6 Tips for Organizing Your Music Files
If you're a digital music fan, you probably have problems... Read More
Sheet Music ? Violin and Other String Instruments
The violin is a bowed stringed instrument and is the... Read More
Learn to Play the Piano
Rocket Piano is a very professionally done piano lesson package.... Read More
New Age Piano Tricks
One of the things that makes New Age piano so... Read More
When Does Practice Make Perfect? Not Much Of The Time Unless All The Pieces Fit First
Often people receive a banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar or some... 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
Top 7 Donts for Successful Improvisation
1. Don't try and make something happen. Trying blocks the... Read More
New Age Music - What Is It Good For?
Let's face it. The world will not end if there... Read More
Modal Theory for Guitar Players - Part 2
Playing the ModesWhen I used to use this pack with... Read More
Establishing Your Mix
Now that you've spent hours and days and weeks and... 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
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
Five Secrets to Playing in the New Age Style
1. Learn how to ImproviseLearning how to improvise is the... Read More
Do You Know What a Didgeridoo Is?
Do you know what a didgeridoo is? There are so... Read More
How to Create Hip, Mature, and Lush Harmonies [correction]
Rarely is a chord played with its tones contained in... Read More
How to Play What you Feel
Many students think that being able to play what you... Read More
A Brief History of Gongs
The gong is one of the oldest musical instruments in... Read More
So You Wanna Learn How To Start a Record Label?
Well, you love music so much that you have decided... Read More
Music For Self Improvement
Would you like to pop in a CD and have... Read More
Chords or Melody First... Which is Best?
There are basically two ways you can compose a piece... 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
Home Run Gigs
Are you still playing your heart out to small audiences... Read More
The Music Industry and Its Lack of Talent
So it has come to this... what we see overrides... Read More
Taps; Piping Military Honors: A Ceremonial Guide for Highland Bagpipers
It has become increasingly popular for U.S. military veterans and... Read More
How To Play Guitar Like a Pro!
Having taught the guitar for many years, I see the... Read More
Taking iPod Culture into Clubs as Well as Cyberspace: Jonny Rocket Interviewed by The G-Man
Already making plenty of noise in the marketplace is a... Read More
The First Step and Most Important Thing in Learning Guitar
Most of the guitar lovers playing guitar for few years... 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
Born to sing, Britney Spears is as big as ever today
Britney Spears was born December 2 1981 as Britney Jean... Read More
Hip Hop Clothing
Celebrities now such as Outkast, a fashion wear can be... Read More
How to be Creative at the Piano
So you want to be more creative when playing piano.... Read More
The Future for Independent Record Labels
Small independent record labels are facing a different fight today... Read More
How to Buy an Electric Guitar
For most of us, making any major purchase, such as... Read More
Play Piano As Fast As Possible!
One of the rules of practicing we all hear over... Read More
Why Learning How to Improvise is So Important
Imagine asking a beginning writer to write a short story... Read More
Taking iPod Culture into Clubs as Well as Cyberspace: Jonny Rocket Interviewed by The G-Man
Already making plenty of noise in the marketplace is a... 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
Origins of the Mathers Family
Eminem's roots can be found in Scandinavia through his mother... Read More
How to Download Music From The Internet
Most of you have probably heard of the RIAA's quest... Read More
How to Construct Chords and Improvise
How To Construct Basic Chords on the PianoThe easiest way... Read More
How Many Chords Are There, Anyway?
Since chords (the main component of harmony) are one of... Read More
Downloading MP3s Made Easy
The MP3 movement started out with a huge audience of... Read More
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone... Read More
Creating Your Own Unique Music
Have you ever dreamed of penning your own compositions? Writing... Read More
Performing, Whats the Big Deal?
Performance anxiety is not something that only happens to musicians,... Read More
Irish Fiddle Ornaments
When I started playing jigs, my default bowing pattern made... Read More
The Time Machine Exist!
We call it music, ever noticed how vividly music triggers... Read More
Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Recently, I had a student ask me to offer some... Read More
How to Make $30,000 with Your Music Before Years End
As an independent musician and/or recording artist, if you did... Read More
Five Great Practice Ideas I Learned From My Piano Students!
Sometimes the teacher learns more from the student than the... Read More
Musicians: What Chords Do You Absolutely, Positively Have To Know?
As you probably know, there are thousands and thousands of... Read More
What is Piano GHD Syndrome?
Do you remember the movie, Groundhog Day? In this wonderful... Read More
Suzuki Violin Vs Traditional Violin
The Suzuki violin method has come to dominate the way... Read More
Learn to Read Music Online
If you or anyone you know wants to learn to... 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
The Open Position Piano Chord
Chords. They're amazing. There's no doubt about it. Especially when... Read More
The First Step and Most Important Thing in Learning Guitar
Most of the guitar lovers playing guitar for few years... Read More
CD Clubs: How to Get the Best Deals Online
(1) The BMG Music Service offers the best deal you'll... Read More
Legal Music Downloads
On July 28, 2004, French Internet access providers and music... Read More
Guitar Buying - The Pros and Cons of Vintage vs. Reissue
To most people, owning the "genuine article" is the only... Read More
14 Ways Musicians Can Increase Their Tips
I was listening to NPR the other day when they... Read More
Music Bytes - Tips For Saving On Professional Software For Musicians, Part I
If you are outraged by the prices software giants demand... Read More
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