The super talented trio, Sugarland has released their latest Country Music CD entitled Twice the Speed of Life and it is a good one.
Lead singer Jennifer Nettles vocals alone make this CD worth the price.
Toss in some sure winners like track 2, Baby Girl, and track 6, Down In Mississippi (Up To No Good) and […]
I’ve overheard teenage musicians mention casually they are considering teaching music to make extra money. I am compelled to butt in, “Do you enjoy teaching?” the answer I interrupt with “Are you patient?” Their response: “Like, I play wicked, teaching will be an easy gig.”
My response: maniacal laughter.
Teens, let us hear the wise old violin […]
When you learn to read guitar sheet music it will be vital in expanding your guitar playing skills. Playing by ear will only get you so far and I am here to help take it to the next step. I will show you some basic tips and tricks to help you learn to read guitar […]
Karaoke bars probably established their roots in the early twentieth century in Japan during the Taisho rule. “Utagoe Kissa,” or “coffee shop,” became popular with customers who tried out their singing talents backed up by music from a live band. Soon, the trend caught up with the rest of the world, and karaoke bars are […]
In part 1; we discussed various metronome techniques to advance our awareness, concentration, feeling, and broaden our minds while practicing. This article will go into what we should be practicing and, more importantly, thinking when using those techniques.
Music is made up of three basic elements, Melody, Harmony and Rhythm. All are interrelated and we should […]
To learn to play guitar is difficult and easy at the same time. The guitar is a fascinating instrument. It is very difficult to master in some areas but you will also find wells of easy to play but nice sounding treasures among the strings.
In this learn to play guitar article I will give some […]
A student once asked me; “Can I determine what my favorite piano player is actually doing on the keyboard just by listening?” An excellent question and one that can be answered in the affirmative. Here’s how to do it.
First, figure out what the left-hand is doing. This is the key to understanding what is being […]
In The Muppet Show Kermit the frog sings an inspirational song called The Rainbow Connection. It goes like this:
Why are there so many songs about rainbows and what’s on the other side?
Rainbows are visions and only illusions and rainbows have nothing to hide.
That’s what they say and some choose to believe it
I know […]
The running joke that everyone secretly wishes to be a rock
star may not be off track. So many people long for the ability
to sing, to sing more, to sing better.
And many of them feel that they can’t do it.
Whether you are actually working on a professional singing
career or just want to have […]
I recently started watching the Pink Panther movie series ever since I purchased the whole set on DVD. I figured I was really into that whole swinging sixties sound popularized by Henry Mancini as he was responsible for composing the Pink Panther films as well as many others. I thought the best way to see […]
