Guitar Tuning Methods - How To...
In Learn - 04/13/12
Many professional musicians tend to use electronic tuners to tune their guitars, (or get their roadies to do it); these can be purchased for a modest fee from most music shops. For most beginner or hobby guitarists the preferred method is by ear....
2 Crucial Exercises in Singing
In Learn - 04/09/12
Breathing and listening exercises are very important for individuals who wish to take up singing seriously or even as a career choice. Breathing exercises will help strengthen the lungs so that they can expand to their full capacity and hold in...
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...
Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock and Roll...
In Info - 04/04/12
Jerry Lee Lewis' career is a storied example of an artist who had something brewing in him as to what his vision was of Rock and Roll music. Dick Clark has called him one of the Founding Fathers of Rock and Roll and Sam Phillips of Sun Records...
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...
The History Of Black Gospel Piano
In Learn - 03/30/12
Mahalia Jackson's voice rang out at the funeral of Dr. Martin Luther King. Mahalia was one of the greatest voices of gospel music then, and still today. It was in 1968, the song she sang was "Precious Lord, Take My Hand," written by a suffering...
Play Saxophone Like the Pros
In Learn - 03/28/12
Although it's one of the quickest instruments to initially pick up, learning to play saxophone like a pro - or even a highly developed student - is a whole other matter. In order to become great, it's crucial that you concentrate on the three...
Choose the Best Trumpet Straight...
In Info - 03/26/12
Every trumpet player knows a great mute is going to make your playing sound stellar. But how do you choose the best mute for your type of playing?
What Are the 7 Benefits of Organ...
In Learn - 03/26/12
If you have ever seen or heard skilled organ improvisers creating real music on the spot, you were most likely dazzled by their seemingly supernatural abilities. After such an encounter many people have a strong desire to start learning...
Interesting And Important Facts About Turntable Needles
Posted in Info - Monday, October 10, 2011 @ 08:23 AM
While today's modern world of music has been turned into a digital soundscape, many parts of this same music are made using equipment from past generations. The turntable has indeed become an intricate and hugely popular part of many kinds of music today. While rap and hip hop genres include awesome and unique scratching performed on turntables, you might be surprised to know music in the 50s and 60s did as well. Check out these facts about turntable needles