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Music Careers @ EzineArticles.com
......Artistic Pursuit - Where Artists Pursue their Dreams by Paul Alexander Shelton - The mission of Artistic-Pursuit.com is to become the most recognized destination for artists and fans to connect worldwide. We want to provide members with inexpensive entertainment in a community setting.Measuring Your Success by Jo Brew - If you can measure success, it stands to reason that you can stay on track and know if you are getting closer to your goal. In this article I'll show you some simple and practical ways that you can use to determine if you are getting closer to your goals.
Dealing With Music Critics by Kathy Unruh - If you are an aspiring songwriter, musician or indie artist, then sooner or later you will come face to face with music critics
Backstage Pass - One Way to Get Free Backstage Passes by John Eddings - The label for the band/singer loves the media they will Bend over backwards for a chance to get more media attention of the good kind remember The media can make or break a band/singer
The Curse of the Musical Legends by Elaine Sihera - Can the children of legends ever be legendary themselves? Or, despite their golden headstart, is their fate sealed in mediocrity from the time they are born?
Lessons Learned From American Idol by Gian Fiero - This article sheds light on five invaluable lessons that are imparted upon music artists who watch the show with dreams of one day becoming a commercial music success, or the next American Idol.
The Healing Power of Music by Mark Romero - Two years ago I was invited to play guitar at an open house for a wellness center. After my performance, the lady that owned the center came to me claiming she could hear healing tones in my music. Coming from the left-brain corporate world, I thought she was crazy. She said she wanted to give a CD of mine to a team of scientists that would be very interested in my music.
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Music Bands @ EzineArticles.com
......Garage Bands & Success: 25 Ways To Make Things Work by Alex Combs - You're already in a band, but it's not exactly working as well as you planned. Here are 25 ways to get things back on track and make your own success.Have a Band? Learn the Music Business! by Vincent Hely - The article gives an overview of the things a musician needs to research if he wants to become a successful player and not get taken advantage my unscrupulous managers, agents, or lawyers. Any aspiring musician should read it and do the research it recommends.
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Promotion @ EzineArticles.com 5 Surefire Ways Of Getting A Download Frenzy For Your Music by Dominic Hough - Great! You have your music up on your site, you have a steady stream of traffic... yet no-one is listening or even downloading your music. Why? Here are the simple remedies that will crank up your bandwidth with eager downloaders.Promote Your Music With Myspace - A Few Unknown Techniques Revealed by Brandon Robertson - Just about every musician these days knows about Myspace and has an account. But what most musicians don't realize is how powerful a tool Myspace can be for self-promotion. In this article you will learn a few little-known techniques for really using Myspace to its fullest.
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Music Distribution @ EzineArticles.com Distributing Your Music - The Independent Musician Guide For 2007 by Brandon Robertson - The face of music distribution is changing and it's changing in favor for independent musicians and small record labels. The future of music distribution is digital, and every musician needs to jump on the bandwagon now. Within the next couple of years, every musician will be able to compete with the major labels.
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Music Law - Copyright @ EzineArticles.com Legalities of Online Music by Henry Kruz - The online music segment has now almost taken shape of a regularised industry. Although the demon of music piracy is still looms large but the future seems to be bright with newer ideas.
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Music Gigs - Performance @ EzineArticles.com
..Gig Tips For Success by Rick Binanay - Some helpful tips and suggestions to keep in mind at your next gigDont Lose Them In The First 30 Seconds by Veit Renn - -the song starts, the guitar plays 8 bars, the second guitar plays 8 bars, the drums come in, and before you know it- your 45 seconds or a minute into the song and no vocals yet- Here are just some basic tips that could help make your listener stay with you through the whole song, which in some cases is just good writing, but lets look at it from the arrangement stand point.
Piano Playing Secrets Of The Pros by Duane Shinn
7 Tips to Improve Your Singing Voice by Paul Morris - Are you more of a William Hung than a Kelly Clarkson? Or are you a decent singer-and wish you were a little better? Whatever your vocal skill, these tips for improving your singing voice are sure to get you singing and sounding much better.
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Songwriting - Composition @ EzineArticles.com
......You Can Create Your Own Music - Even If You've Never Touched a Piano In Your Life! by Edward Weiss - A few days ago I was going through some student emails and one question really popped out at me: "Edward, I really want to just sit down at the piano and improvise and play music, but I don't think I know enough to begin. Can you help me?" Here's my answer to this studentPiano Accompaniment For Pop Songs by Mark Andrew Hansen - An effective and fast method for learning piano accompaniment, is to teach the piano in a similar way to basic guitar. I get my students to learn some chord shapes and simple "strumming" techniques, and in a very short time, they can accompany themselves and others on many pop songs
How To Write A Melody: Intuitive Melody Writing Decisions You Make by Taura Eruera - How to write a melody is for many songwriters an intuitive process. If you are one of these intuitive melody writers, you just close your eyes, forget about everything else and just do it. But actually, just doing it does involve many intuitive evaluations and decisions---more than you might realise.
3 Simple But Powerful Songwriting Tips by Steve Bishop - Repetition increases the likely hood of repetition, that means the more you do something, the more you are likely to do it. The more you get into the habit of writing down lyrics in a notebook that you carry with you at all times, the more likely you are to write down lyrics in a notebook that you carry with you at all times.
How To Become A Songwriter by Taura Eruera - How to become a songwriter involves mastering several processes: how to become a lyric writer, how to be come a melody writer, how to become a chordal writer and how to become a rhythm writer. Together, these skills enable you to do the specific task of finding the best notes and chords to go with your lyric (or vice vera). Combining the best notes with the best words is the only job of the songwriter.
Memorizing A Rhyme Made Easy by Kevin Cox - You will see ways to make its easier to memorizing your rhymes or your favorite rap song. With these method memorize a rhyme will now be easier and most of all less time consuming
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Improvisation / Accompaniment @ EzineArticles.com
......Piano Improvisation Techniques: Creating The Arpeggio by Edward Weiss - Ah… the arpeggio. A miracle of cascading notes that produces a beautiful sound on the piano. To most it's a mystery how it's created. But to those who understand chords, it's just a matter of practicing until the pattern is mastered.Piano Improvisation: Do You Know How To Improvise? by Peter Edvinsson - Can you talk to people without first memorizing what to say? Probably you can. Can you create melodies and nice licks to chords on the spot. Many pianists find this harder. Let's try out a few ways to improve your improvisations!
Left-Hand Ostinato Patterns and Why They're Perfect for Piano Improvisation! by Edward Weiss - If you're a newbie to piano improvisation, you may be wondering what the best way to start out is. And while there are numerous ways to begin improvising on the piano, the ostinato technique is one of the easiest. Read this article and discover how to use it!
Left-Hand Ostinato Patterns and Why They're Perfect for Piano Improvisation! by Edward Weiss - If you're a newbie to piano improvisation, you may be wondering what the best way to start out is. And while there are numerous ways to begin improvising on the piano, the ostinato technique is one of the easiest. Read this article and discover how to use it!
Jazz Piano Practice Tips That Work! by Willie Myette - Have you been stumped when it comes to practicing jazz piano? Well, I've created some Jazz Piano Practice Tips that will help you along.
Blues Music - American Granddaddy of Music Styles by Gene Morgan - What does American music sound like? A little history of African American influences on American music. Did it all start with the blues?
Runs & Fills: How To Add Real Excitement To Your Piano Playing! by Duane Shinn - If you're anything like me, you would love to learn how to "fill up the empty spaces" with scale fragments, chords, broken chords, and so on. Learning how to "fill it up" with runs and fills would certainly take your piano playing to the next level.
The Making Of a Piano Improvisation: Creating Cirrus by Edward Weiss - Learning how to improvise at the piano is confusing for most. But it doesn't have to be. Read this article and learn the principle I use to keep the music sounding fresh and new!
How To Learn Simple Jazz Improvisation by Alex Nguyen - Anybody can learn to improvise. Start with something simple and be convinced that you can do it.
A Blues Guitar Primer - Getting Started by Griff Hamlin - Learning blues guitar is really not different from learning any other style of guitar. Assuming you already have some basic skills, it's like learning a different dialect of the same language. With the tips and some practice, you'll be in great shape to play authentic blues guitar.
Creating A Piano Improvisation - The Making of December Twilight by Edward Weiss - "How is it done?" asked one student. "How do you create something like December Twilight?" I'll tell you but you may be surprised at the answer.
How To Improvise-Instantly by Alex Nguyen - Does it take talent or years of practice to be able to improvise on the piano? The answer is absolutely not. Here’s why and how you can learn to improvise right now.
Improvisation in Music: Is that What Your Soul is Saying or are You Just Regurgitating? by Dave Nuzzo - Discussing why music needs improvisation and how to improve improvisation skills.
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Sheet Music - Lyrics @ EzineArticles.com
......History Of Indie Music - 1970's by Greg Aldrich - The 1970s was probably the first decade in which the cynicism of a generation was widely reflected in the popular culture and music of that generationMp3 and Music Downloading by Bruce Alan - In the last couple of years many sites have sprung up offering unlimited MP3 music and movie downloads for a monthly and yearly fee. If you want a lot of songs on your Ipod like I do then these sites are definately the way to go. But how do you find the right download site?
Piano Books: The Top Piano Books To Help You Become a Better Piano Player by Duane Shinn - There are umpteen zillion piano books available in music stores and online at such places as Amazon. And piano books are usually necessary if your goal is to become a better pianist. But how does a person know which piano books are necessary and which books are redundant, to say nothing of good or bad.
Lyrics and Great Music: Relive the Moment by Terry Till - Great music and meaningful lyrics can be a powerful influence in our lives. There’s nothing quite like listening to good music and by default that more often than not means good and meaningful lyrics. Want to find those lyrics and relive those golden moments.
Blues Music - American Granddaddy of Music Styles by Gene Morgan - What does American music sound like? A little history of African American influences on American music. Did it all start with the blues?
Rock and Roll Saxophone by John Ferreira - Ahh... those crazy kids. This was a new generation, born in the 20's right around the time Louis Armstrong and Coleman Hawkins were coming on the scene. They probably thought these guys were nuts, but they fuelled the bands and drove the audience crazy with their energy.
Big Band Swing - How It All Started by John Ferreira - Every band in New York would stop in at the Savoy either to take part in the "battle of the bands", or just have a drink and check out the "King". Through the 30's the list of musicians that frequented the club is a who's who of the swing era; Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa - just imagine being there!
Authenticity: Why We Need Folk Music in a Modern Society by Dave Nuzzo - A look at folk music, its impact, the issue of authenticity in society and why we still need folk music in the modern world.
Indian Classical Music School System by Shilpa Rao - Gharana essentially means a school of thought, or a school of music, that follows a particular style perfected over the years by rigorous practice and enhanced by coming generations that combine contemporary styles and incorporate new ideas. Gharana literally means family tradition, members of a family of musicians establishing their own unique musical discipline consistently over three or more generations.
Imagination in Indian Classical Music by Shilpa Rao - Khayal literally means imagination, thought or fancy. Khayal is that vocal genre of all North Indian vocal styles which gives its performers the greatest opportunity and also the greatest challenge to display the depth and breadth of their musical knowledge and skills. Khayal has dominated the performing art for past 150 years.
Introduction to Indian Classical Music 101 by Shilpa Rao - The system of Indian classical music known as Raga Sangeet can be traced back nearly two thousand years to its origin in the Vedic hymns of the Hindu temples. Unlike Western classical music which has written scores, an Indian classical performance is based on improvisation, and anywhere from 10% to 90% of the performance could be extempore, depending on the creative imagination of the artist. The music is rendered orally to the disciple by his guru, popularly known as guru-shishya (teacher-student) parampara (tradition).
A Guide To Country Music by Ross Bainbridge - Hillbilly music, country, western music or country and western all refer to country music. This genre of music is diverse. Most modern country music artistes have developed their styles from earlier singers. Whether it is a classic or contemporary tune, for most who are new to country music it would be difficult to understand the different styles. A guide to country music offers comparisons that allow people to identify with inimitable performers. People may read guides to identify with the different instruments that are used to create the styles and rhythms. Since country music is a genre filled with many talented musicians, a number of guides offer details about upcoming artists. They are authentic and allow fans to understand and read about their idols.
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Instruments @ EzineArticles.com
......Don't Let Playing Piano In Front Of An Audience Intimidate You by Todd BridgesDiscover the Benefits of Piano Sheet Music Online by Daniel Leo Simpson - This American composer reveals the secret of conquering bulky collections of sheet music.
Digital Pianos – Which Brand Should I Buy? by Henry Genry - Music article offering advice on which digital pianos are good, which digital pianos are bad and what to look out for when visiting your local piano shop.
What Type Of Saxophone Should I Play? by John Ferreira - Many people wouldn't really know the differences between the alto and tenor saxophones if they glanced at them from a distance but there is a big difference between them.
Saxophone Mouthpiece Tips by John Ferreira - Your mouthpiece and reed combination will make a bigger difference in your sound than your saxophone. We all look for a good horn that's well made and is working properly but the mouthpiece is were the air hits the road. This is where first contact is made so your reed and mouthpiece combination play the most important part in the tone you will produce through the other end of your horn.
How To Tune A Violin by Sopphe Nemese - A properly tuned violin is crucial and essential to creating the best music your instrument can possibly give. A well-tuned violin can spell the success of a violin concert or performance and can mean a lifetime of great violin training if one is yet a student.
The Fender Telecaster Guitar Story by Gareth Owen
How To Tune A Guitar by Gray Rollins - This article covers a variety of methods you can use to tune your guitar including electronic tuners, using a piano, and even using reference tracks
Why Do Grand Pianos Have Superior Sound? by Gray Rollins - Grand pianos are seen as the pinnacle of all instruments, and are widely associated with the glamorous jazz scene, and classical recitals. But what is it exactly about the grand piano that makes it sound better than other types of piano, and is the fact that grand pianos are considerably more expensive really justifiable?
The Different Types of Guitars by Bill McRea - There are different types of guitars. There are acoustic guitars, electric acoustic guitars, semi-hollow guitars, electric guitars, twelve string guitars, four string bass guitars, five string bass guitars, the list goes on. I will take some time here to give a brief overview of some of the guitar types listed above-
How To Buy A Keyboard (Part 1) by Mike Shaw - You want to learn to play a keyboard or maybe your partner or your children want to learn and you need to buy a keyboard but where do you start. If you follow my recommendations, buying your first keyboard will be an easier experience.
Rock and Roll Saxophone by John Ferreira - Ahh... those crazy kids. This was a new generation, born in the 20's right around the time Louis Armstrong and Coleman Hawkins were coming on the scene. They probably thought these guys were nuts, but they fuelled the bands and drove the audience crazy with their energy.
Fix Yer Guitar Tutorials - Adjusting the Electric Guitar Pickups by RobertMaxwell Lee - Guitar not quite sounding right? Learn to adjust the height on your guitar pickups to sound better.
How To Choose The Best Keyboard For You by Mantius Cazaubon - This material discusses how to choose the best keyboard for you. As long as you know and understand the features that you really need, it's a simple matter of buying a keyboard that comes with these features. And there's no need to pay extra for features that you will never have use for. Here's a checklist for choosing the best keyboard for you.
Guitar Maintenance and Prevention of Damage by Bill McRea - Like everything made under the sun, your guitar is subject to wear and tear. There are many things that you need to take into consideration along with your guitar practice and one of such is your guitar maintenance.
Electric Guitar Technology 101 by Kenny Auyoung - It is a curious paradox of the music industry: guitarists, particularly rock guitarists, are often thought of as trendsetters when it comes to fashion and culture; but when it comes to their instruments, they are notoriously conservative. Innovations such as active electronics, guitar synthesizers and Steinberger’s intrepid steps into the field of headless instruments in the 80’s have failed to make much of a dent in the market.
The Saxophone - Closest To The Human Voice by John Ferreira - Adolphe Sax invented the saxophone in 1842 making it one of the newest instruments. Next to the human voice it's the most expressive instrument and the one that closest resembles the human voice.
Buying Guitar Strings are an Important Part of Your Guitar by Bill McRea - Guitars are only useful if they have strings. Though strings look rather insignificant in size, they have a profound effect on your playing experience. Here's a point to note: A lot of amateur guitarists don't buy guitar strings until they cut one of their strings.
What's So Great About An Acoustic Guitar? by Samantha Clark - An acoustic guitar is the name applied to any guitar which is not electric, but more specifically to classic guitars which evolved into the modern country-western or folk guitar. The name acoustic guitar has also been applied to various stringed instruments including baroque guitar, renaissance guitar, classical guitar, and flamenco guitar. Steel stringed acoustic guitars include the 12 string acoustic guitars and the resonator guitars such as the Dobro.
Selmer Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone is a Must! by Charlotte Jones - I played all the professional level tenor saxophones new and used, including the latest Yanagasawa and Selmer models. Although the Mk6 and Reference 36 Selmer models and the Yanagasawa were good, the Selmer Reference 54 really stood out from the rest and far exceeded my expectations. I had no hesitation in going ahead with a trade-in purchase.
Assembling Drum Sets by Richard Romando - A drum set includes a number of drums, cymbals and other percussion instruments which are arranged in such a way that a solo drummer is able to play them quite easily. Drum sets can be bought at local music stores or can be ordered online. When a drum set is bought, the drums and other musical components arrive in pieces, packed in one or more boxes. Hence, it is essential to have a good idea about how to assemble a drum set. It is recommended that the first step before assembling drum sets is that all the pieces of instruments should be taken out of the boxes and be arranged on the floor
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Music Instruction @ EzineArticles.com
......Why You Should Take Online Guitar Lessons by J. Roberts - Many people want to learn to play the guitar but never get to actually commit to doing it. It's a real shame because the guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments. It has a great sound and it can be used to play almost any type of song or melody, plus it's relatively easy to carry around. With all these features a guitar has, it's certainly not the lack of desire that keeps most people from learning how to play the guitar.How To Play Piano Despite Years Of Lesson by Chess McDoogle - One often wonders how come they never picked up lasting piano play technique that would've carried them through years an years. Now days, how to play piano despite years of lesson, is becoming a more common question. How do we re-learn in a way that'll will get up back? Here i offer suggestions and solutions
Free Piano Lesson "Reflections in Water" Shows You How To Improvise! by Edward Weiss - If you're like many who enjoy the piano, you've probably been mystified as to how someone can just sit down and play without sheet music. Not anymore. Read this article and discover how you can quickly improvise and create your own music right away!
Download Sheet Music From the Internet by Jim Whitesell - The internet has revolutionized the sheet music industry. Find out how to save money and time getting sheet music online.
Is It Really Possible To Play The Piano By Ear? by Duane Shinn - Playing by ear is the ability to play a piece of music (or, eventually, learn an instrument) by simply listening to it repeatedly. The majority of self-taught musicians began their education this way- they picked up their instrument and began playing an easy melody from a well-known song, slowly picking out the notes as they went along. And even after these musicians master their instruments or a particular song, playing by ear still plays a large role.
How to Play Classical Guitar like Andres Segovia by Will Kalif - Andres Segovia has had a profound impact on every aspect of the modern classical guitar from technique, to repertoire, venue, and even the construction of the guitar. And while you can't take lessons from him you can learn much from the wonderful legacy he has left behind.
How to Play Lightning Fast Classical Guitar by Will Kalif - Blasting out lightning fast scales on the classical guitar is a very impressive feat. It sounds so good and really raises the emotional level of your playing. You really can increase your playing speed if you understand a few basic principles.
Some Tips To Learning Classical Guitar Music by Evert Du Toit - Classical music has been around for many years, dating as far back as the 16th century. To hear and see a master at work playing classical guitar music, it might be intimidating to a beginner, but that does not mean you cannot learn. You need to start somewhere and you can work at your own pace, but it is important to take some action. Nothing happens if you do not take action.
Piano Keys And How To Make Sense Of Them by Edward Weiss - To the uninitiated, the piano keyboard looks like a sea of black and white. So many keys! Read this article and discover a unique way to make sense of it all.
How To Play The Guitar By Ear by Gray Rollins - Ever hear a song on the radio and you wanted to know how to play it but you can't find the sheet music for it anywhere? This article will help you learn how to take up the art of playing the guitar by ear.
Bass Guitar Lessons by Bill McRea - The bass guitar often works with the drums to dictate the groove for most music genres. Bass guitarists help build groove and keep time. So you want to join "them" groove makers? You want bass guitar lessons, huh? Here we go...
Learning To Play The Acoustic Guitar Using Tablature by Evert Du Toit - The acoustic guitar evolved from classic guitars. The strings of an acoustic guitar are typically made from steel rings, as opposed to the nylon or catgut strings used for classical guitars. That is why an acoustic guitar is sometime called a steel-stringed guitar. Acoustic guitars have a clearer and louder sound due to a much stronger construction than other guitars.
Piano Lessons and the Importance of Learning Chords and Music Theory by Todd Bridges - To truly learn to play the piano well, piano lessons and a proper instructor are of utmost importance. Sure, there have been many great self-taught piano players throughout the history of the piano, but even the most naturally gifted piano players know the benefits of having a good mentor can result in a much quicker and more well-rounded learning process for the average beginning pianist.
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Music Theory @ EzineArticles.com Music Theory & Harmony - Boring? No! It's An Exciting X-Ray Into How Music Works! by Duane Shinn - Learning music theory and harmony is not just an option you can take or leave: it is part and parcel of the "stuff of music". No surgeon would ever say "I don't want to learn all that stuff about the nervous system & the skeletal system and blood vessels and how the lungs and heart works and all that stuff -- I just want to operate". And yet the majority of piano players ignore the very thing that would take them to the next level in their playing and knowledge -- music theory & harmony.The Theory Of Music Theory by Mike Hayes - So, what's the big deal? Why does everyone suggest that you learn a bunch of music theory? Why is it always a part of your course load, even if you don't plan to be a theorist? Well, it all boils down to communication. Understanding the fundamentals of our language is useful in much the same way than an understanding of English language is useful - it allows you to communicate effectively.
Music Theory - How To Understand It by Albert Sotelo - Many musicians play by ear but you gain a tremendous advantage when you understand music theory. The basics of music theory are covered here as well as a simple exercise to help develop you develop your understanding of music.
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Chords / Harmony @ EzineArticles.com
......Learn Guitar Chords - 7 Secrets the Pro's Use by Ant Brown - If you're like many guitarists out there who want to learn guitar chords but are having some trouble, then this article is for you. I'll cover some key aspects that are often overlooked by tutors and "learn the guitar" products; I guarantee you'll be able to learn guitar chords much easier after reading this article.Music Chords: How To Become a "Chord Detective" And See Into The Music! by Duane Shinn - There's a logic behind every note written in music, & you can learn to understand that logic, and therefore understand music. If you can read music to some degree but don't "see through" the written music-don't understand what you are seeing-it is now very possible that you can put on your "chord glasses" that good "chord detectives" wear to see through all that mass of black printed notes on a white page of sheet music to quickly understand what chords are being used and the "family logic" behind it all.
Piano Lesson-II-V-I Progressions In C Major by Peter Edvinsson - Let me give you some easy progressions that will help you in your improvisational piano playing!
How To Construct 48 Chords In 5 Minutes by Alex Nguyen - Constructing chords on the piano is not rocket science. It’s easy. Once you know the formula, throw away your chord chart.
Chord Style Piano – Is It For Everyone? by Alex Nguyen - Chord style approach to learning to play piano can be fun and provide instant gratification, but is it for everyone? Read this article to find out more.
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Singing @ EzineArticles.com
......Can Karaoke Machines Help You Learn to Sing Better? by Ian Kurz - Using karaoke machines can be an excellent way for you to learn how to sing. Karaoke is not only fun for a party environment, it can be an excellent source of vocal training for anybody aspiring to become a singer. This article is dedicated to the people that may wish to take their karaoke pursuits to the next level.Techniques For Singing Soulfully by Shane Magee - Many people feel that when they sing from the heart or from the soul, they have an experience where they are uplifted from their everyday selves and get in touch with a deeper reality at the core of their being. This article suggests some practical techniques to use in order to sing from the heart.
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Musicianship @ EzineArticles.com
......Practice, Practice and More Practice Makes Perfect by Rick Binanay - With so many concepts and techniques to learn such as scales, chords, arpeggios, rhythms, strumming, picking, finger style, bending, and slides (just to name a few), it's only natural to have both option anxiety and progress anxiety.Learn To Sing Correctly - Every Time by J. Roberts - It's one thing to make singing mistakes as a kid and quite different to become embarrassed in a karaoke contest. In fact, many people give up singing as adults, simply because they are afraid of the harsh criticism they may get.
Accelerate Your Guitar Playing by Mike Hayes - First, define your objectives and determine your approach. These objectives may change as you progress, but a goal is important before starting to play the guitar.
Creating a Piano Practice Room that Inspires! by Kimberly Luker - Motivation can sometimes be in short supply. Why not use everything you can, including your practice room, to help you on your way to becoming a better pianist?
Want to Play Guitar Like the Pros? Part 3 - Guitar Speed-Building and Strength-Building Exercises by David Woodford - For those who have always wanted to play guitar but never got round to it!
What Makes a Great Musician? by Ermias Kebede - This article discusses the element that differentiates the great musician from the one just playing the instrument. It also describes the role of a great musician.
How To Play Fast Guitar-7 Tips To Improve Your Skill In 7 Days by Stevie Higgins - Many guitar players have the dream of being able to burn through their favourite sequences and solos just like their heroes, but only relatively few ever live it out. I have noticed than many people have a mistaken idea of what enables somebody to be able to play fast, so I set out to write this piece aiming to help any guitarist get faster and improve all round within 7 days.
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Recording Tips @ EzineArticles.com Audio Recordings: Musicians Get Your Questions Answered & Learn What You Need To Make Your Own by Brandon RobertsonCD Mixing Tips - 10 Tips To Get Your Music Mixes Rockin by Jeremy Rwakaara - With the widespread availability of affordable computers and powerful software for music mixing, the average musician is now able to set up a reasonably decent home studio on a relatively small budget. However, even though the software is extremely powerful and versatile, what seem to be missing are tips on how to create a great mix
Learning To Make Pro Recordings Doesn't Require A Degree or Certification by Brandon Robertson - Making recording these days is a lot easier than most people think. Going to recording schools just isn't necessary anymore. Every musician needs to become aware of the possibilities due to technology - the ease at which anyone can make their own great recordings.
Show Your Talent With Recordings And Don't Compromise by Brandon Robertson - Musicians: Do you realize how important your recordings are to your success? Have you though about how they last and linger on forever, like a statue erected in your honor? Learn what you need to know to make your recordings the best they can be and promote yourself as best as possible with them.
Recording School May Be A Waste of Your Time & Money in 2007 by Brandon Robertson - Recording schools are hyped up as something every recording enthusiast needs to go to. They promise great educations and job placement. But is this really so? Modern technology and other influences have changed the industry. Learn these new developments before you go to a recording school.
Recording Guitar by Bill McRea - Recording guitar is one of the most challenging arts that any recording engineer would have to master -- Well, that used to be- There was a time when for you to record an acoustic guitar, you needed to get special mics called condenser mics (And at that, you needed specific types and models for best results). Then you needed to master the art of placing them at distances that will capture as much of the entire spectrum of sound produced as possible.
Tips on Making a Music Video by Evan Nelson - Editing requires the know-how of placing pieces of visual content into a form that appeases and resonates with the music that is chosen.
Best Bit Depth For Your Home Recordings by Allen McKnight - Depending on your home studio hardware, you likely have a choice between recording in 16-bits, 24-bits, or 32-bits. Which is best?
In-Ear Monitoring Challenge by Kevin Allcroft - Being the sound engineer is exciting and requires innovation. Demand for Grooveline, my principal band has been growing rapidly and it is now one of the top function bands in the North East. Grooveline is a six to seven piece band with a large repertoire spanning lots of music genres, so sound reproduction and balancing has to be just right.
Home Recording-A Modern Music Revolution by Eric L Nelson - Home recording has become a modern day music revolution. With the prices of recording equipment coming down all the time, more and more musicians are getting into the act and taking back control of their music.
Speaking Of Careers In Music... Recording Engineer, What's That About - By Dave Weston
Professional Recording Studios Have Changed - Now They Are In Your Home by Brandon Robertson - A lot of musicians don't realize how easy and cheap it is to make professional recordings. This article takes a look at modern recording techniques and practices. It will explain how and why pro recording studios have moved into your home and away from the traditional recording studio settings.
Preparation is Everything by Veit Renn - Getting ready to record your next demo or CD, than you might want to read this. All you need is proper preparation and your recordings will come out better, tighter and CHEAPER! Let me give you a few tips about things I see bands mess up all the time, broken down by instrument. I'm a multi-platinum record producer and engineer with 15 years of experience in the industry.
The Illusive "Big Sound" in Home Music Production by Ermias Kebede - This article suggests a few tricks to make your music recording sound full and "big".
How To Create a Solo Piano CD - A Step by Step Approach! by Edward Weiss - So, you want to know how someone creates an entire solo piano CD. It seems like a monumental task - and it is unless you break it down! Here's how I do it step by step.
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Music Gear - Equipment @ EzineArticles.com Bare Bones Rock Band Equipment by Kathy UnruhDJ Equipment Prices by Richard Romando - Music makes the world go round and people would lead monotonous lives were it not for this great gift. Music does not need to be dissected and comprehended to be appreciated. It simply carries people off in rhythm and melody to a land where the imagination rules and the laws of this world are no longer applicable.
Guitar Amplifiers - Which Amplifier Is Right For You by Ilse Hagen - When shopping for an amp, you usually have four options: tube, solid state, digital, and hybrid. While the last two are certainly more high-tech, newer isn’t always better when it comes to amps. Each type has its own advantages, and it all comes down to your budget and personal preference.
The Basic PA System by Bill McRea - PA systems (aka live sound) range from those that put out just a few watts like those for addressing a large boardroom to the mega systems that put out tens of thousands of watts like those that are used for mega music events in stadia. Whatever the PA system is, the basic need that it fills is that of getting sound out to a lot more people. This should be without altering or downgrading the quality of the original sound as much as possible.
So you Want to Buy A Guitar Amp by Bill McRea - Yes, you have a great electric guitar but that's not all about it. You need to buy a great guitar amp. Nothing can really replace a guitar amp. Yes, you can plug your guitar into the general PA system and still get acceptable sound but wait until you hear the same guitar plugged into a guitar amp. Just like guitars, guitar amps come in different sizes and prices. You can get a decent guitar amp for less than $200. At the same time, there are amps that will cost you a few thousand dollars.
Selecting the Right Home Theater Equipment by John Griese - Ah!! There's not much like the thrill of seeing the latest Hollywood blockbuster on the big screen! Excitement fills the air as the house lights dim
Electric Guitar Technology 101 by Kenny Auyoung - It is a curious paradox of the music industry: guitarists, particularly rock guitarists, are often thought of as trendsetters when it comes to fashion and culture; but when it comes to their instruments, they are notoriously conservative. Innovations such as active electronics, guitar synthesizers and Steinberger’s intrepid steps into the field of headless instruments in the 80’s have failed to make much of a dent in the market.
Guitar Effects Make Playing Guitar Cool by Bill McRea - Guitars without effects? Man, that would be like houses without paints and trees without leaves. Can you imagine those heart wrenching "wahs" that almost bring tears to your eyes? So, we all know the importance of guitar effects. What most people don't know is what to consider when they buy guitar effects.
Buying Drum Kits by Bill McRea - If keeping the time and setting the groove is your thing, then you need drum kits to help you get them thumping their feet. If you're already making them thump their feet, then you already know what you need. This one is for those who are new to drumming.
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Music Career Book List
.......All You Need To Know About the Music Business: 6th Edition by Donald S. PassmanHow to DJ Right: The Art and Science of Playing Records by Frank Broughton
Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
Music Business Handbook and Career Guide by David Baskerville
How to Make It in Musicals: The Insider's Guide to a Career As a Singer-Dancer by Michael Allen
Becoming an Orchestral Musician: A Guide for Aspiring Professionals by Richard Davis
The Musician's Handbook: A Practical Guide to Understanding the Music Business by Bobby Borg
The Real Deal: How to Get Signed to a Record Label by Daylle Deanna Schwartz
Managing Your Band: Artist Management: The Ultimate Responsibility by Stephen Marcone
Career Opportunities in the Music Industry by Shelly Field
Music Business Handbook and Career Guide by David Baskerville
Gigging: A Practical Guide for Musicians by Patricia Shih
How to Get a Job in the Music and Recording Industry (Music Business) by Keith Hatschek
How to Sell Music, Collectibles, and Instruments on eBay... And Make a Fortune by Dennis Prince
Crank It Up: Live Sound Secrets of the Top Tour Engineers by Clive Young
Roger Moore: His Films And Career Roger Moore: His Films And Career by Gareth Owen
How to Pitch and Promote Your Songs by Fred Koller
Making Money Teaching Music by David R. Newsam
100 Careers in the Music Business by Tanja Crouch
Singing Professionally: Studying Singing for Actors and Singers by Arabella Hong-Young
Letters from Backstage: The Adventures of a Touring Stage Actor by Michael Kostroff
Success in the Arts: What It Takes to Make It in Creative Fields by A Michael Shumate
Moving Up in the Music Business by Jodi Summers
Audio Recording for Profit: The Sound of Money by Chris Stone
FabJob Guide to Become a Pop Star by Kathy Baylor
The Gigging Musician: How to Get, Play, and Keep the Gig by Billy Mitchell
The Music Business: Career Opportunities and Self-Defense by Dick Weissman
Hot Hits, Cheap Demos: The Real-World Guide to Music Business Success by Nadine Condon
Inside Songwriting: Getting to the Heart of Creativity by Jason Blume
Mp3 for Musicians: Promote Your Music Career Online by John V. Hedtke
Going Pro: Developing a Professional Career in the Music Industry
Creative Careers in Music by Josquin des Pres
How to Grow as a Musician: What All Musicians Must Know to Succeed by Sheila Anderson
Breaking Into the Music Business: Revised and Updated for the 21st Century by Alan H. Siegel
Great Jobs for Music Majors (Great Jobs Series) by Jan Goldberg
How to Make a Living Teaching Guitar: And Other Musical Instruments by Guy B. Lee
Music on Demand: Composers and Careers in the Hollywood Film Industry by Robert R. Faulkner
Making Music Your Business by Ellefson
The Music Business: Career Opportunities and Self-Defense by Dick Weissman
How to Succeed in the Music Business (Pocket Essentials) by Paul Charles
Singer's Career Guide to the Entertainment Industry by Peggy M. Crocker
Build and Manage Your Music Career by Maurice Johnson
Careers for Music Lovers & Other Tuneful Types by Jeff Johnson
Opportunities in Music Careers, Revised Edition by Robert Gerardi
I Want To Be A Musician (I Want to Be) by Dan Liebman
Growing Up with Jazz: Twenty-Four Musicians Talk about Their Lives and Careers by W. Royal, Stokes
Rock Band Handbook by Kathryn Lineberger
How to Succeed in the Music Business by Allan Dann
Making Your Living as a String Player: Career Guidance from the Experts at Strings Magazine
Writing a Musical by Richard Andrews
Entertainment: Careers Without College Entertainment: Careers Without College by Linda Peterson
How to Be a DJ by Janet Hoggarth
The Australian Guide to Careers in Music by Michael Hannan
Choosing a Career in Music (World of Work) by John Giacobello
The Gigs Handbook: A Beginner's Guide to Playing Music Jobs by Sharon Black
