History of the Electric Guitar -...
In Guitar - 04/22/12
The fame of the electric guitar started in the big band era when guitarists wanted to amplify their guitars to compete with the large brass sections in jazz orchestras. Earlier, electric guitars were mainly made up of empty acoustic bodies with...
Teach Guitar Part Time - How to...
In Learn - 04/15/12
Teaching guitar is a great way to make some extra income whether you want to teach outside of your 9-5 job or if you're currently at school or university. The great thing is you don't need to be an expert with...
Going From Beginner to...
In Guitar - 04/10/12
Everyone at one point in their life has made the statement "I want to learn to play the guitar." From that point there are infinite possibilities to where that simple idea can go, either people start to learn and instantly become prodigies, or...
The Singing Journey - Learning...
In Learn - 04/06/12
Learning to sing is less of a destination and more of a journey. There are a lot of different things to consider when learning to sing and there's a LOT that goes into it, depending upon how seriously you take singing. If you plan to sing...
How to Get Started on The Road...
In Guitar - 04/05/12
Playing the guitar by fingerpicking often takes effort to master; how would you explain those guitar tabs, fingers that have a mind of its own, and your long nails? But with time, you will manage. You just need a lot of patience, determination,...
The Three P's of Playing Guitar...
In Learn - 04/03/12
Learn what I call the three "P's" of playing guitar and how you can apply them to your own playing no matter your skill level. They are as follows: #1: Perception, #2: Patience, and #3: Practice. I believe if you follow these three P's you'll...
Learning How to Play Gospel Piano
In Learn - 04/02/12
Gospel music is a type of music that Christians generally play for commercial purposes, worship and also pleasure. Piano is actually one of the fundamental musical instruments in many gospel bands and those who would like to learn the secrets...
5 Tips on Singing in a Recording...
In Info - 04/01/12
Singing in a recording studio is very different from singing at home or in front of friends. In order to sing perfectly in a studio you have to have some special capabilities and cannot only rely on your voice alone. Given below are some tips...
How to Find a Clarinet Teacher?
In Learn - 03/30/12
This article covers a number of topics that you should consider when trying to find a clarinet teacher. The principles mentioned within this article can be applied to the sourcing of any musical teacher.
Oliver Sack's Musicophilia - Book Review
Posted in Books - Thursday, June 2, 2011 @ 12:02 AMThis is a book review of Oliver Sack's magnificent book Musicophilia. It highlights his experiences as a neurologist in the amazing field of music psychology.