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Choose a page number: 1 Music RSS FeedsNew Logic Pro Online Course Now Available From Berklee College of Music - Berkleemusic.com, the online continuing education division of Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, announced the release of their new music production online course "Producing Music With Logic." Co-author Jeff Baust says, "We start with the basics and then we go deep into all of the software instruments, audio editing environments, and the capabilities of Logic Pro, including the power user shortcuts, so that even the intermediate and advanced Logic users learn new things and everyone can get a lot out of this online course." (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1706904.htm...Feed Source: www.emediawire.com Heartbeat Music Puts the World to Sleep from First Impressions Productions - First Impressions Productions, LLC, a creative and marketing company, announces the release of its newest product, Sound Sleep, a relaxation music CD to be sold in conjunction with the SnoreEzzz pillow that reduces snoring. The Sound Sleep music CD induces restful sleep by uniquely combining soft pulsing heart sounds, along with the sounds of nature to encourage sleep. (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1701984.htm... Grammy Nomination and Lifetime Award Reveal Barry Louis Polisar's Staying Power - Children's author and songwriter Barry Louis Polisar says it's true: "If you hang around the store long enough, eventually they give you something"… like Grammy nominations and lifetime achievement awards. His song "All I Want Is You" is the first track on the Juno soundtrack, an indy tribute album is in the works, and the Children's Music Web Awards saluted him as "a distinctive voice for kids' true thoughts." (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1710354.htm... Christian Rock Legend Returns With New Single; Album - Legendary vocalist Greg X. Volz of Petra returns to CCM Scene with comeback rock release with 'crossover' appeal. (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1701434.htm... From Russia with Love - Symphonic Conductor of Classical and Progressive Rock Woos Western World (PRWEB Dec 5, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1704784.htm... CommercialKids.com Lead Story on Entertainment Tonight by Mary Hart "Get Your Child Into Modeling & TV Commercials the Right Way, No Fees No Dues" - http://www.CommercialKids.com is the place to find legitimate and licensed talent and modeling agents and auditions with NO FEES to pay ever. The talent and modeling children's agent lists provided by CommercialKids.com can position your baby, toddler, child or teen to be seen by all successful legitimate talent agents and casting directors nationwide. Casting calls are always free. There are no upfront fees. All agents are commission based. Only when you are paid for a job do they get paid a ten percent commission. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1705994.htm... Overlay.TV Gets Fans Singing Along with the Jonas Brothers Online - New Video Karaoke widget combines professional video and fan-generated content (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/onlinevideo/overlaytv/prweb1532004.htm... Pianissimo -- Virtual Grand Piano VSTi - Acoustica has released Pianissimo, a Virtual Grand Piano, delivering the rich, warm sound and expressiveness of a classic grand piano in an affordable software package. It operates as a VSTi plug-in, or runs as a stand-alone application, for Windows PCs. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697034.htm... Entertainment Services Unveils Greenest Live Show Solution Available - The greenest live-show solution currently available to the entertainment market, Entertainment Services' UPS system greatly reduces carbon emissions of the entire production. The unit is noiseless, produces no fumes or exhaust, and is configured for ease of transport and on-site positioning. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697354.htm... Premier Guitar Honors Manufacturers with New Premier Gear Award Award Debuts in December, Salutes Outstanding Products in a Variety of Categories - Paying homage to some of the M.I. industry's most illustrious new gear, Premier Guitar has unveiled the Premier Gear Award for outstanding guitar products. The newly created award makes its debut in the December 2008 issue of Premier Guitar. The December edition features a major year-end retrospective in which PG editors salute a total of 44 exemplary products with the Premier Gear honor. The showcased products span a wide range of categories and are chosen for key attributes such as innovation, quality, versatility, value and vibe. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/PremierGuitar/PremierGearAwards/prweb1702304.htm... Coolio Finds Match Using Online Dating site BlackPeopleMeet.com - Move over Groupies, Grammy Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Rapper, Coolio finds a date on the web utilizing online dating site www.BlackPeopleMeet.com on Oxygen Network's "Coolio Rules" (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1708364.htm... Christmas In Malibu's Surfing Santa Still Hanging Ten After Twenty Years - Joe Klein's holiday song "Christmas In Malibu," first released twenty years ago, lives on as a yuletide classic thanks to the internet. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1700054.htm... Music Books Plus Provides Holiday Gift Ideas - Music Books Plus provides unique gift ideas worldwide to music lovers, musicians, and audio and lighting professionals. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1695594.htm... International Recording Artist Heather Schmid Releases Single 'Touching Down' - Celebrity Singer Heather Schmid's pop/rock song 'Touching Down' 100% proceeds to charity Global Village. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1695894.htm... Vocalist-Songwriter-Musician-Producer Sonya Kahn Expresses Thoughts On The Economy, New Administration, New Year and Her NEW BEGINNING - Sonya Kahn shares her take on the economic impact effecting music industry, being an Indie Artist and utilizing creativity and motivation in the light of hope and change. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697564.htm... Debut Album by Seattle's Hills of Elysium to Hit Virtual Shelves - CrashRevolution and SINister Records announce the release of "Cigadent" -- the long-awaited full length debut by Seattle "nicotine rockers," Hills of Elysium. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697654.htm... Heroes Against Hunger Tour to Benefit San Diego Food Bank - Heroes Against Hunger headliners The Eben Brooks Band will be hosting a series of December shows to benefit the San Diego Food Bank. (PRWEB Dec 4, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1699514.htm... Big Picture Internships Work -- Project Propels Both Frankie Leigh to Top Ten and Student to Cinematography Career - Unique partnership between student filmmaker and singer-songwriter helps both see Big Picture -- quality internships make strong, equipped workers. Both students and businesses benefit from focus on practical education. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Best/Artist/prweb1675524.htm... Gibson Guitar Launches Dark Fire The most Remarkable New Guitar in 50 Years on Monday, December 15, 2008 - The world's 1st run limited edition Gibson Dark Fire guitar will go on sale on December 15, 2008 at 400 dealers throughout the world. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Gibson_Guitar/Dark_Fire/prweb1702504.htm... CratenFire Social Network to Showcase New & Unique Talent - Newly launched hobby and talent social network promises to help ordinary people showcase their extraordinary hobbies and talents. Members will be able to showcase their talents, grow fan bases, win cash prizes, and much more. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1675594.htm... Hospitality eBusiness Strategies Wins Five Prominent Interactive Media Awards including Best in Class - Luxe Worldwide Hotels’ New Brand Website Honored as “Best in Class” in Travel and Tourism 2008 (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1697754.htm... WCPE "Preview!" Features Young Musicians - Interview with Richard Luby Airs Sunday, December 7 (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Classical_Station/Youth_Chamber_Orchestra/prweb1701584.htm... Musicnotes.com Defies Recession with Record-Breaking Visits and Sales - Musicnotes, Inc., the market leader in downloadable sheet music and guitar tablature, announced today that the company is thriving even in the midst of a recession. With fourth quarter digital sales growth of 25-30% on its website, www.musicnotes.com, Musicnotes, Inc. is proving that music performance is truly recession-resistant. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/sheet_music/music_publishing/prweb1702544.htm... Shootout: 7 Pro Audio Software Products Rated - Digital Music Doctor announces the release of a new analysis which compares seven of the most popular Digital Audio Workstation software products from DigiDesign, Steinberg, Cakewalk, Sony, Apple, Ableton and Image Line. (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1690224.htm... Filmmaker Kathi Carey Returns to the Festival Circuit With Her Latest Offering: "Worth" - Filmmaker Kathi Carey debuts her new, award-winning film "Worth" in a series of festival appearances, including the 7th Annual Anchorage International Film Festival and the 3rd Annual Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival. Carey, whose "Reflections of a Life" earned recognition and awards, says of her work, "A film can change someone's life. This fact influences every aspect of my films from subject matter to casting." (PRWEB Dec 3, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1692674.htm... Heatwave Interactive, Inc. Announces Additions to Executive Team - Heatwave™ Interactive, Inc., the leading-edge development studio for intellectual property across gaming, film and music, announces today the addition of several key hires. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/development_studio/games_industry/prweb1692644.htm... Get Ready to Don Your Dancing Shoes and Celebrate 12 Months of Great Music at the Party of the Year in London Next Month - ClashMusic, the multi-award winning media group will be hosting 2008's hottest music party on December 3rd at Camden's Proud Gallery. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1688574.htm... Mile High Performance: Singer Songwriter Whitney Wolanin at the Movies and Hard Rock Denver--Win Prizes plus Free "So Close" Download - Whitney Wolanin, Singer Songwriter on TopNotch® Records, will have her original song "So Close" played at over 10,000 movie theaters in December, plus will play a show at the Hard Rock Denver. Her Holiday Song "Frosty the Snowman" is also a "Power Recurrent" at many radio stations in the US and around the world. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/WhitneyWolanin/FreeDownload/prweb1677084.htm... Bay Area New Years Eve, Sacramento New Years Eve Parties by Professionals Guild - Professionals Guild hosts huge New Years Eve Parties in Bay Area and Sacramento with live bands, DJs, casino gaming, exhibits, drawings and prizes, entertainment, and special hotel packages and room rates. (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1684544.htm... 2008 Holiday Niagara Entertainment Includes Winter Festival of Lights & New Year's Eve in Niagara Falls with Supertramp - Holiday Niagara Falls events are renowned for their larger-than-life appeal with over 3 million lights and fireworks over the falls, among other fun (PRWEB Dec 2, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/winterfestivaloflights/nigaraentertainment/prweb1690174.htm... MP3s: The Smiths - Frankly, Mr. Shankly - MP3: The Smiths - "Frankly, Mr. Shankly" (courtesy of Rhino/MOJO) This Queen Is Dead album track, allegedly about Rough Trade honcho Geoff Travis, was not included on The Sound of the Smiths (review) .... Play Christmas songs with Weezer on your iPhone - As if Weezer fans need to get any nerdier. Weezer and the programmers of popular iPhone application Tap Tap Revenge have teamed up to create "Christmas With Weezer" featuring six Christmas classics recorded exclusively for the game ("Oh Come ... The 100 Greatest Drug Songs Ever - Six years ago, MOJO magazine compiled a list of the Greatest Drug Songs and released a mind-blowing 16-track compilation. Let's revisit, shall we? ... Kanye beats GNR, Luda, Killers for #1 - Billboard: Kanye Edges GNR, Ludacris for his third straight No. 1 on The Billboard 200. 1. Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak - 450,000 (debut) 2. Taylor Swift - Fearless - 267,000 (+23%) 3. Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy ... Album Streams: Neil Young, Britney, More - These free album streams are available from AOL/Spinner through Sunday, December 7, so listen while you can. Try before you buy. Note: AOL/Spinner still call these "full" album streams despite the fact that they rarely stream the entire album anymore, ... Good Night Chicago: A Brief History - A bitter-sweet goodbye to the City of Broad Shoulders as a GLONO founder relocates to the Pacific Northwest.... Most Popular GLONO Items: Nov. 2008 - Current Chart 1. Review: Guns N' Roses - Chinese Democracy (November) 2. Review: The Sound of the Smiths (November) 3. Fun with Forkcast, Round 11 (November) 4. MP3: Third Eye Blind - "Non-Dairy Creamer" (November) 5. Review: Julian Koster - ... New Jay Reatard video: See/Saw - Video: Jay Reatard - "See/Saw" From Matador Singles '08, which is a really good collection of poppy lo-fi messy garage punk songs. The fact that he comes from Memphis makes sense. I hadn't heard anything by him before this album, ... The Killers are "Clarence Clemons on Ecstasy and Viagra" - There's no question that negative reviews are far more fun to read than their postiive counterparts. Jim DeRogatis clearly agrees, since he edited a collection of disparaging essays about the canonized classic rock albums, Kill Your Idols. And now, DeRo ... The B Side - What's the difference between a B movie aficionado and a rabid music freak? Not much.... Shine On You. . . - The subtitle of He Is. . .I Say: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Neil Diamond might seem somewhat ironic, but there is so much schmaltzy prose going on that it is clear that the author never stopped loving Neil Diamond.... Rock Stars In Their Parents' Homes - It's hard to imagine that the douchebags in BrokeNCYDE even have parents, nevermind what those parents' houses look like. But I imagine the same could have been said about The Byrds' former member and CSNYmega-hippy David Crosby (pictured with ... MP3s: Lucksmiths - Up with the Sun - MP3: The Lucksmiths - "Up with the Sun" from First Frost, out now on Matinee. Read guitarist Marty Donald's recording diary. One more: The Lucksmiths - "A Sobering Thought (Just When One Was Needed)" The Lucksmiths: Web, MySpace, Wiki .... Neil Young Archives: New Release Date - Crazy old Neil Young has set yet another release date for his Archives set, according to Rolling Stone. We're looking at January 27, 2009. At least until they change it again After more than 20 years, the first volume of ... Video: BrokeNCYDE - Freaxxx - Can we get congress to investigate this? BrokeNCYDE - Freaxxx Brokencyde - Freaxxx (Music Video) from Eat Cake Films on Vimeo. Check out the comments on their MySpace page. Sorry to ruin your week .... CA Cargo and Xi Guitars - Which One For Air Travel? - Composite Acoustic Guitars new Xi with RT finish gives air travelers another option for travel guitars. To begin with, let's compare the Cargo and the Xi dimensions. Obviously, the scale length is probably the biggest concern for many guitarists, with the Cargo's short length, which is quite noticeable beyond the first position. You can get used to it fairly easily, though.... Guitar Tone Using Pedal Effects Within a Multi Pedal Board - There are many things to consider when designing and building your pedal effects board. If you're careful to address these critical issues when building your multi effects pedal board you'll end up with great guitar tone. If you're not careful, you may end up with guitar tone that is less than desirable.... Alex Rodriguez, Kabbalah Drop-Out? Madonna Furious - Alex Rodriquez, also known as A-Rod, Madonna's new boyfriend, has reportedly dropped Kabbalah. Madonna, a dedicated follower of Kabbalah (an off-shoot of Judaism), had also failed to interest her second ex-husband Guy Ritchie (Madonna has also been married to actor Sean Penn) in the religion which he called "weird" and "hokum". Alex Rodriguez's indifference has made Madonna rethink the status of their relationship.... Getting Started Playing Guitar - How to Choose the Right Guitar Strings For You - Let's face it there are a lot of choices to make when choosing guitar strings! This article talks about the difference in tonality and playability of many popular types of guitar strings.... Britney Spears is the Most Searched For Online - The whole world knows the legendary singer, dancer and performer but 2008 has seen the revival of Britney Spears. The singer is set to re launch herself and her new album which is called Circus. We saw her perform her new single Womanizer on the X factor, the show had obtained its biggest ever viewer rankings in the build up to Britney's performance.... Konvicted by Akon - The second album by the Senegalese singer/songwriter Akon is an album where he tries to deliver many messages to his audience. Some of the songs on this album were actually written when Akon sat in the joint. The album is packed with emotions for all that matters in his life. It seems that the things that matter in his life are girls and his home continent.... Listen to Music Everyday - Music is food for the soul. Music can just brighten the darkest of moods and put a smile back on your face. All it takes is just a couple of musical instruments with the right timing and precision with an artist or band to put an act together.... Watch YouTube Videos on Your iPod - Firstly, if you've been hiding under a rock for the last few years Yes, the iPod can play videos as well as display your photos. It's not just for listening to music anymore.... Buying Your First Xylophone - A Buying Guide For Beginners - Learning how to play an instrument is one of the most rewarding experiences that any individual can be blessed with. Whether you are learning to play the piano, the guitar, the violin, the xylophone or the drums, there is no feeling in the world that can be as exhilarating and as amazing as playing beautiful music from your instrument.... Commercial Songwriting - What is the major difference between songs written by an amateur and a professional song writer? The gap to differentiate can be humongous as one imagines, but the reality is that all it requires is the right blend of promoting, recording and advertising. You might say an immense advertising campaign including radio and television airplay could be the reason for a musical hit and you'd more than likely be correct, or at least partly correct.... How to Make a Living With Music - This topic is sure to raise many eyebrows. If anyone has seen the movie "Sister Act 2", you would have paid attention to what Whoopi Goldberg says to a teenager when it comes to music and singing. She said "When you wake up in the morning and can think of nothing else but singing, you should be a singer".... Knowing Your Oboes - The Types of Oboes and How to Choose the Right One For You - Oboes are woodwind instruments made with double reeds and were originally called as hautbois in French, meaning, "high wood". Oboes of good quality produce very clear yet piercing sounds (because of their harmonic range). To change their pitch, either the embouchure of oboes or the position of their reeds have to be altered.... Surviving Band Conflict - If you're in a band with other strong-minded creative people, chances are you experience conflict. Here are some ideas for taking that tension into constructive, rather than destructive, directions. This article will start you thinking about practical ways to mediate conflict and will help you look ahead to a brighter future as a band.... Do's and Don'ts of Music Internship - When your first entering into the music industry you would have learnt things like promotions, publicity, advertising and record deals. In this day and age, anyone who makes an appearance in the industry with a motive of making money, or is looking to produce or work in any of the music-oriented jobs will know that there are many choices when it comes to educating themselves about the business. In addition to many programs, online courses, schools and websites, there is a traditional way that still exists.... Creating Publicity - Creating publicity is important for artists and bands. It's not just about creating a website, sending out mailing lists and using traditional methods to rope in fans. You can promote yourself by building a strong presence both on and off the stage.... Copyright Laws For Music - There you have it! You have just established yourself as a band and eagerly looking forward to releasing your recordings worldwide. Is that all there is to it?... Violin Bow Price Guide - Buying the Right Violin Bow For the Right Violin Music - If you are familiar with the musical instrument, the violin, then you probably know what a violin bow is. A violin bow is the device that is used to make music out of the violin. If you have seen a violin player perform live or on television, then you will easily recognize this bow right away.... The Cutest MP3 Companion of the Year - Today I stumbled upon a MP3 player with a very funny design, it looks like a snowman. Besides of the cute appearance it also has a good feel. It is made of a snowman shaped portion of rubber covered with two pieces of metal.... Learn and Master Guitar With Online Guitar Teaching Software - The Fast & Easy Way to Learn Guitar - You can learn and master guitar with the fantastic online software and resources available to you. With rhythm based games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero setting the video game world on fire, taking up the guitar for real has become much more popular. Making the leap from these style of games to mastering the real guitar isn't easy, but with the right resources it can be accomplished. Here are some tips to help you get started playing guitar.... Happy Music - Can it Increase Your Endurance? - "Live Science" recently published that more than 7,000 runners raced in a half-marathon in London were under the influence of a powerful performance-enhancing stimulant -- pop music. By taking a deeper look, we discover that not just any music but happy music can increase endurance perhaps more than any other.... Tapping Guitar - As you surf through YouTube you have probably seen guitarists tapping guitar and wondered if you could learn to play like that. The sound you get from tapping guitar playing adds some variety and excitement to your range of techniques.... Saxophone Mouthpiece Guide - For a Better Way to Play Saxophone - The saxophone is an instrument that is well appreciated in a variety of musical genres including jazz, rock, and pop. For saxophone players, add-ons like saxophone mouthpieces are essential if they want to be able to play better and produce a better sound.... Secrets Most Singers Don't Know About Common Voice Problems - With all the conflicting information available about the voice it is no surprise that singers often do things that create a sound with very little power, range, pitch control, endurance or sound quality. Below are descriptions of the most common voice problems to help you determine if you are doing things that harm your voice and keep you from reaching your full singing potential. At the end of the day it is all about the VOICE.... What's the Secret of How to Play an Awesome Guitar Solo? - There are plenty of awesome guitar solos you will hear being played on a wide array of songs these days. Certainly those who are learning how to play this instrument would like to learn how to play an awesome guitar solo like their favorite guitarist. But this is not something that they will be able to learn overnight.... Music Promotion - Top 3 Most Marketed Female Singers in the Industry - Music is one of the most competitive sectors of today's economy. Millions of dollars are made and spent on musicians and bands and the market continues to grow every year. There's no doubt that a natural ability to sing is critical in becoming a musician, but is it the most important factor in your success? The answer is no. Find out why ... Freaky Styley Review - In 1985, Red Hot Chili Peppers released their second album, "Freaky Styley." The album saw their original guitarist, Hillel Slovak, and drummer Jack Irons rejoining the band for their first Chili Peppers album. Four singles was released from "Freaky Styley", namely "Jungle Man", "American Ghost Dance", "Catholic School Girls Rule" and "Hollywood (Africa)".... Learn Lead Guitar - Do You Want to Know the Big Secret Behind Great Lead Guitar Solos? - I learned all the guitar scales and the boring theory but I still didn't know how to play a lead guitar solo. The problem was I couldn't understand how learning guitar scales and modes actually helped.... Learn and Master the Guitar - Rock and Pop Camp Songs With Only 3 Chords - Think of rock music and we instantly have visions of huge stadiums jam packed with screaming fans, stages lined with amplification, electric guitars and lighting equipment. Did you know that hit songs by Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Little Richard and the Rolling Stones all sound just as good on an acoustic guitar around a campfire? They do, and they all only need three chords, you see the real test of a good song is if it sounds good without all the electronic sound enhancement.... Growing Up With Elton John - Madman Across the Water - The fifth in an ongoing series of review and reminisces of growing up listening to Elton John. Each new album that came out had us running to the record store to purchase Elton and Bernie's latest concoctions. Madman Across the Water is one of their finest efforts.... How Are You Talking to Your Fan Base? A Guide to Connecting With Your Fan List - The majority of artists have an Email list setup. The problem is with how musicians and artists effectively use their Email list. Instead of constant promotion people need to make sure they are connecting properly with their fan base. Follow along as I break down a few mistakes that most musicians and artists make when dealing with their Email list.... Ting Tings Videos - Visions of Diamonds and Colors - The Ting Tings is the greatest gift of Britain to the world this 2008. Amidst an industry dominated by the usual musical formula of pop rock and mutilated punk, the Ting Tings choose to thrive in their own genre of an eclectic mix of different sounds.... The Beatles Best Four Psychedelic Albums - These are the four Beatles albums you need if you are into psychedelic music. I will not put them in order (other than alphabetical) because you really need all four of them and I don't want you thinking you can get away with leaving any of them off your list.... An Artist Biography Made Simple - Before you begin to write a biography of yourself and your musical achievements, there are certain things to bear in mind. You should have "taken an inventory" of your background, accomplishments, goals, and objectives as a musician. A Biography is something more than a list of impersonal facts (education, work, career, relationships and death); it also portrays the subject's experience of those events.... Advice For Upcoming Artists and Bands - When a new artist or band explodes onto the music industry with chartbusting singles, there are a number of important details to bear in mind. First of all the artist or band should make themselves known to the public. You may be a solo singer or a member of a five-person band but the bottom line is whether the public likes you or hates you.... Cher Concert - A true Diva that signifies the name is the one and only Cher, also known as Cherilyn Sarkisian, was born on May 20 1946. She achieved popularity in the 1960s as a musician with her second husband Sonny. Their group was named Sonny and Cher.... New Kids on the Block - The Block Album Review - To those who were not around when the New Kids on the Block were actually kids, Danny, Jordan, Donnie, Joey and Jon began their musical journey back in Boston 1984. The Block, the group's reunion album, comes 20 years after Hangin' Tough went multi-platinum. The guys look a lot more hardy now, a sure draw for old-time female fans, now in their mid 20s to 30s.... 1952 Les Paul Gold Top - The Gibson Les Paul "Gold Top" as it was eventually to become known was where it all started for Gibson as far as electric guitars are concerned. That there was a market for this type of instrument had been proven by the introduction two years earlier of Fender's Broadcaster, later to become the Telecaster, and Gibson president Ted McCarty wanted in on this particular area of the business.... How to Play Guitar Riffs Well - Things to Consider - You can if you want learn to play the guitar very well very quickly. The only person that is actually stopping you from achieving this is yourself. Certainly if you want to be able to play the guitar just like the professionals can then you need to spend time on all areas of the learning including how to play guitar riffs.... Alert! Caveats For Your First Guitar Purchase - Have you determined your budget? It is important to keep your budget low when shopping for your first guitar. You will want to stay within about $200-$300. Until you or the new musician gets comfortable with the routine and figures out if they really do like it, it is wise to be conservative on the first purchase, then graduate. Hopefully the new musician has at least spent some time around an advanced player, this way he or she will be more certain of their desire to learn. Then have the musician friend assist in picking out the instrument, if you are uncertain.... Who Can Help You Rise in the Music Business? - The United Kingdom is Europe's largest music market, and is also the world's 4th largest music publishing market, making for 12% of world wide revenues, and is second only to the USA as a source of repertoire. The British music industry is big business, and its size and complexity can often bring misconceptions and a lack of understanding about it's various sectors and the way they interact.So who are the important people in the music industry and how can you best leverage them to help you succeed in the music business?... Music Review of Such Fun by Annuals - Their first album "Be He Me", was released when they were just around the age of 19. And according to major music critic from Rolling Stone to NME to Pitchforkmedia, "Be He Me" received incredible positive reviews. Very impressive if you ask me. Such a young band, but already so big at such young age.... Guitar Tone Using Pedal Effects - Have you ever thought about building your own pedal effects board? Have you actually built a pedal effects board only to discover that your guitar tone has changed drastically? Believe me, you are not the first to run across this problem. In fact the majority of pedal effects boards will change your tone, and most of the time is it not for the better. Here's your solution!... Do You Stutter on the Trombone? You Are Likely Doing the Valsalva Maneuver, Learn How to Control It! - This article will provide useful information to help to further ones control of stuttering on the Trombone. I am going to discuss a condition that quite a few brass players (including myself) have dealt with.... Comfortably Numb Tabs - How to Play the Amazing End Solo on Your Guitar - An introduction into playing one of the top guitar solos of all time by Pink Floyd and David Gilmour on your guitar. Also, some tips on how you can replicate David Gilmour's sound and how to have fun.... The Joy of Playing the Piano Songs You Love - Playing the piano can be therapeutic. If you have had a stressful day, go home and pound those keys. Before you know it you'll be having such a good time you will have forgotten all about how bad your day was.... From the Pipeline - Mark DelMedico - On a long road trip out to visit family in Buffalo, I was able to sit down with Mark DelMedico, a featured musician on Plattsburgh Pipeline Radio. Mark DelMedico is a solo acoustic musician from Sauquoit, New York, a town located on the outskirts of Utica, New York. Mark's music can be classified into several genres which include acoustic, folk, classic, and rock.... Practically Speaking - Piano Practice Can Be Enjoyable! - Like any other worthwhile activity in life, piano practicing demands a certain amount of discipline. This discipline produces the results we foresaw when we first decided to take up the instrument.... I Hate Piano Lessons! - Many people took piano lessons when they were growing up and a large percentage of them hated their lessons. Piano lessons can be enjoyable on a weekly basis. It just takes a proper attitude, a proper perspective, and preparation.... 10 Top Ways to Find a Good Piano Teacher That's Right For You - You've decided you want to tinkle the ivories. You have decided on a formal approach to your studies, instead of self-teaching. Therefore, you need a qualified piano teacher to help you reach your goals. What should you look for?... Let the Voice Over Be Your Guide - Voice-over refers to the production method of a voice being pre-recorded or live broadcasted in radio commercials, television, theater films, film promotions and presentations. Those voice talents are usually voice artists (also referred to as "voice actors") but may also be performed by an on-screen known actor. Those voice actors are also referred to as narrators, voice artists, voice talents or announcers.... Art Tatum - The Virtuoso of Jazz Piano - Being born blind never proved to go against the music in Arthur Tatum Jr's heart. One of the most technically sound pianists, his technique and compositions manage to boggle musicians even in this advanced day and age.... Tips on Playing Guitar Solo - Guitar solos revolve around the improvisation of scales. Hence, knowing the scales very well will help you in learning guitar solo. I feel that the major, minor, harmonic and pentatonic scales are the most useful. Not only does it increase your overall movement, it also makes sure you use the correct fingering.... How to Qualify For the US Marine Band - The US Marine Band, also called "The President's Own" United States Marine Band, is the oldest such band in the USA. The US Marine Band was established by an Act of Congress in 1798.... How to Restring a Guitar - This article will give you a step by step guide to restring your guitar. It will also highlight some important steps that some guitarists may forget. If you are consistently bringing your guitar to the shop to restring, now is the time to learn!... Electric Guitar Standard Tuning - My brother and I used to play the same song. It was sort of like to get the timing right. Despite playing the same chords, my tune seemed to be different from his. It turned out that my guitar was not even tuned properly!... The Evolution of iPods - The development over recent years has seen the iPod take on many different guises. Read here about the evolution of the original iPod Classic to the modern day iPod Touch.... The Queen of Soul - I write about love, romance and relationships in a web 2.0 world. I also write about women empowering women, whether at an event such as The Women's Conference in Long Beach, a weekend retreat on relationships, cyber love stories of those who met online, and especially when I hear an incredible woman singing inspiring songs. Saturday night was one of those inspirational musical evenings, where I had the opportunity to see Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, perform at The House of Blues on Sunset Strip in the heart of West Hollywood.... Discover How to Play Piano by Ear Fast - Experienced and dynamic musicians have musical ears that enable them to play with passion and expression and also make each composition a musical delight. Music is magic and a trained ear unveils the wonder of harmony, progression and chords. While there are many structured and disciplined pianists, there is nothing like the art of a pianist who can play by ear.... Top 10 Reason Why Musicians Should Use Flickr - Your Visual Blog Sound - Are you too lazy to blog? Are you sick of everyone telling you that without an updated blog you are not a band? Does blogging feel like a huge, annoying, and daunting task that is evocative of being a kid again being assigned homework? Well, fear not. I've got a great and easy blogging solution!... Ready to Learn How to Play the Electric Guitar? - Everybody loves the guitar but most people never take the time to learn how to play. That's probably because it seems a lot harder than it really is ... A Look Back at U2's All That You Can't Leave Behind - U2 returned to their 80's rock roots for 2000's 'All That You Can't Leave Behind.' This is an album of high critical acclaim, winning 7 Grammy awards, however it is an album that is also quite disappointing in many aspects.... Was Lonnie Donegan the King of Skiffle? - Anthony James Donegan was born in Glasgow, Scotland on 29 April 1931, the son of a violinist who had played with the Scottish National Orchestra. When still an infant, Lonnie's family moved to London, as a teenager he was playing guitar around London and visiting small jazz clubs. In 1952 he formed his first group, the Tony Donegan Jazz Band, on one occasion opening for the American blues musician Lonnie Johnson, from whom he took his name as a tribute.... Learn How to Sing on Your Own - There are reputable instructors online who provide CD sets with full vocal instruction. For the sake of learning at your own pace and convenience, being at home to contain the skills to develop your voice would be very advantageous at a very reasonable and relatively inexpensive cost. You must be careful when choosing an online program as well. You are trying to stay away from programs which contain out-dated methods and non-genuine instruction techniques.... Bob Marley - Music Legend - There is no doubt, Bob Marley is Reggae music's ambassador spreading its gospel to the whole world and literally became the main reason for the popularity of Jamaica. Bob Marley's outstanding and phenomenal efforts for the development of Jamaican music as we know it now carried the art to a higher level of spiritual and social force which appealed to extensive audiences form all over. Although he did not manage to land a number one hit in America, Bob Marley was inducted to the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame giving credit to the legacy he left and the way ... The 3 Reasons You Will Fail at Learning Guitar - I would be very interested to know how many guitars are purchased everyday that will get toyed with for a few days ... Tracking Down Your Perfect Antique Violin in the Workshop of a Modern Master Violin Maker - We all know that finding the perfect violin has always been a big challenge for everyone. Most people associate perfection with the age of a violin. A modern violin maker from Romania decided to challenge this perception, and offered those in search of ancient treasures a modern alternative, without leaving time marks in their financial records: the Gliga Antiqued Violins.... Music Genres - A music genre is a categorical and typological manufacture that detects regular sounds as belonging to a individual category and breeding of music that can be separated from other kinds of music. So, let me introduce some music genres: Pop music as a genre characteristics a obvious musical component, tunes and snares, a mainstream method and accepted structure. Pop pieces of music are usually assessed by a reliable and obvious musical component, a mainstream method and customary structure.... One Little Girl With a Great Big Voice - Connie Talbot, the British six-year-old with the big voice, blew away the judges on the television amateur talent series "Britain's Got Talent". Her debut rendition of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" brought actress and talent judge Amanda Holden to tears, got a big "yes" from reporter and judge Piers Morgan, and even impressed the notoriously prickly judge Simon Cowell.... Akon Freedom - A New Chapter - As you all probably know, Akon is one of the worlds most famous rap artists. He has shown a diversity most other artist could dream of with the cooperation with some of the biggest names in the music industry. This article includes a short summary of his two first albums, as well as a short preview of his new album, "Freedom."... Learn to Play the Acoustic Guitar - Learning to play the acoustic guitar is a great entry to the world of music. You can even start writing your own songs.... Music Teacher Website - An Effective Tool in Learning and Teaching Music - Nowadays, one of this useful and helpful ways that people usually rely on is this music teacher website. The website has been the simplest and quickest way of finding, gathering, browsing and a lot more in search for everything we tend to look for - all in relevance with music.... Strategies and Styles in Teaching Music - Teaching music is vital for every student's progress for it empowers our creative side. This makes us well-rounded persons. However, it does not gain as much interest from students as other subjects do. Music, for some, is just another part of the curriculum, or an icebreaker from their tedious academic load.... Music Teacher Resources at Your Fingertips - Music teachers must then tap resources to further augment, enhance and improve their teaching competence. Instructional strategies, methodologies and materials, including various music teacher resources have been developed through the years that most music teachers use for their lessons.... The Pink Floyd - Piper at the Gates of Dawn (1967) - The Pink Floyd (yes they were originally The Pink Floyd) released their first album in 1967. It was the psychedelic masterpiece The Piper at the Gates of Dawn. Sadly many Pink Floyd fans are unaware of this early incarnation of the band.... Tips For Selling a Drum Set - Need tips for selling a drum set? With a few helpful tips, you will be able to sell your drum set quickly and receive payment in the amount or close to the amount of the sale price.... Pink Floyd - The Three Most Essential Albums - Pink Floyd has released many great albums over the years. These are the three Pink Floyd albums I consider to be most essential.... The Three Most Essential Flaming Lips Albums - The Flaming Lips have been one of the most creative rock bands of the past 20 years and they have recorded many great studio albums during that time. These are the three most essential (although certainly you should expand upon your collection after buying these three.)... Beginner Guitar Lessons - Online and Offline - One of the first things you think of if you contemplate beginner guitar lessons is the cost. What is a fair price to pay for guitar lessons? If you are thinking about taking lessons from a local guitar teacher, then the first thing you should know is that this has become the most expensive way of taking lessons on the guitar.... The Best Five Bands of the 1960s - The 1960s was the decade when rock music became the music. It is still the chosen medium for most creative musicians & songwriters today. That makes the greatest bands of the 1960s still extremely relevant today.... Learn and Master the Guitar - Gospel and Folk Camp Songs With Only 3 Chords - Acoustic guitars are always popular as accompaniment instruments for Gospel, Sacred, Folk and traditional get-togethers. The pure clear sound of the acoustic steel string guitar makes it the ideal instrument to accompany the human voice. The guitar is also a very portable and personal instrument plus the fact that so many favorite songs only use three chords makes the guitar easy to learn.... The Best 5 Bands of the 1990s - Many people think of grunge or boy bands when they think of the 1990s. I think of neither. These are the best five bands of the 1990s.... Learn How to Play Acoustic Guitar For Free - You might not know this yet, but there are a lot of great resources on the web to learn how to play guitar for nothing. From videos, to free tab and sheet music downloads. You can learn a lot about guitar before you ever spend a dime on lessons, found out where to look and what resources are best in this article.... Gretsch Vintage Guitars - The history of Gretsch Guitars goes all the way back to 1883. Fredrich Gretsch, originally from Germany, began his shop that sold banjos, drums, and tambourines. When his son took over the shop, he continued to make the shop grow. He began to ship in, and out, musical instruments, turning the store into a full fledged store with multiple types of instruments.... Buying an Electronic Keyboard For Christmas - Buying an electronic keyboard for a Christmas present is not as difficult as you might think. You can pick up a good quality new keyboard for less than a hundred pounds and if you buy a used keyboard then you can reduce that figure to fifty pounds. These are not toy keyboards either; they are real, sixty-one note, high quality electronic keyboards.... Buy Guitars Online - Training to Master the Guitar - If you have recently buy guitar online, you will need to learn how to play. You obviously need to practice but practice what, how much, and how often? You have a new guitar and I can tell that you two are destined to do great things together. You need to take your time and work on your technique in the beginning. This is where it can become tricky, because you are going to want to rush to learn your favorite song and try playing it up to tempo. However, you need to set up firm guidelines for yourself and go slow at first because if not done correctly you will set find yourself not progressing and you will never be able to play the song correctly.... A History of Gibson Electric Guitars - Orville Gibson started out making mandolins during the last decade of the 19th century in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The arched top and bent sides were an innovation that produced a better sounding instrument that was even easier to make. He patented this type of mandolin in 1898, and founded the company in 1902 to begin selling the instruments.... Buying Vintage Electric Guitars - Rock 'n roll enthusiasts and collectors, musical collectors and anyone interested in vintage collectibles can enjoy vintage electric guitars, either for the history they represent or for their investment value. They were first used in 1931, and bear little resemblance to the electric guitars of today. These were actually acoustic guitars, complete with the hollow-body that used tungsten pick-ups to gather the sound and send it to a speaker.... I've Got Everything I Need This Christmas by JD Webb - A Modern Christmas Classic - I love Christmas, and I love music. Therefore it only stands to reason that I love Christmas music, right? Of course! From classics like "The Christmas Song," and "Santa Clause is Coming to Town," to religious hymns like "Silent Night," and "O Little Town of Bethlehem," all the way to modern tunes like "Little St. Nick," by the Beach Boys or (dare I say) "I'll Be Missing You Come Christmas (A Letter to Santa)," by New Kids on the Block - I love them all.... When Given the Chance, "I Hope You Dance" - Lee Ann Womack - The words and music to Lee Ann Womack's classic song, I hope you dance, take us and our imaginations beyond our present into the unknown possibilities of the future and provide us with encouragement and confidence to take life on. It's a love song from a parent to a child or a mentor to mentee.... Bio of Dee Dee Warwick - Dee Dee Warwick was a great soul singer - but her music career was overshadowed by her sister Dionne Warwick. But that didn't stop her from creating a few hit singles.... Online Piano Courses - A Viable Alternative to Traditional Piano Lessons - Don't let the high cost of private lessons stifle your dream of learning to play the piano. There's now a flexible and affordable alternative that is much more fun and just as effective.... Guitar Lessons on DVD - Are They Even Worth It? - If you are thinking of taking guitar lessons, in person, on dvd or online, then you have a lot of options. There are places that you get instructions from a live instructor, but they can be very expensive and time consuming. Instead of signing up for one of these, why not learn how to play guitar in the privacy of your own home, by following a guitar lesson program that you can find online?... What the Heck is a Slash Guitar Chord? - Did you ever see the funny guitar chords with the slash? If you are anything like me, when I first started playing I would just choose whichever of the two chords I found easiest to play, as I thought the notation was just giving me two possible chord shapes to play, how wrong I was!... Beginner Guitar Chords For Rock Songs - Chord Techniques For Beginner Guitar Players - All beginner guitarists who want to play rock songs are itching to get started playing chords right away. So let us get some insight into the process of learning beginner guitar chords for rock songs. Naturally you can apply the basic ideas you find in this article to any genre, but the techniques for playing chords are mostly for rock guitarists.... Hindi MP3 Songs - Almost everyone has an mp3 player or an iPod today and listening to music is slowly becoming the one thing that connects everyone together. Hindi music in India is reaching a turning point where mp3 players are becoming an invaluable accessory, just like what a tube of lipstick is to a girl or cricket is to a boy.... Pickups Guide - Selecting the Right Pickups to Make Your Guitar Sound Better - An electric guitar can make anyone feel like a rock star. However, not all electric guitars can make you produce tunes that sound like the ones played by famous guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, Slash, and Keith Richards.... My Piano Needs Refinishing and My Piano Playing Needs Fine Tuning - I was in a shopping mall last weekend and heard some beautiful piano music being played. It turned out to be the wife of a co-worker. She's very good. She played a variety of songs fit for the season and did an excellent job.... Portable Cello Chair - So You Can Sit and Play Cello Anywhere - Playing the cello for long periods of time can be uncomfortable so it is recommended that one is seated during rehearsals and most especially during concerts. There is a specific type of chair designed for cellists dubbed as the cello chair with specifications that are able to meet their needs.... Melodica Basics - Getting to Know the Melodica Tenor and More - Also called a "blow-organ", a melodica is an instrument with a free-reed system, similar in use to a harmonica and an accordion. With a musical keyboard on top, a melodica is played by blowing through the mouthpiece found on the one side of the instrument.... Best Online Piano Course - Why it Helps You to Reach Your Dreams of Playing Piano - Why haven't you learned to play the piano? Not enough time? Too difficult? Too boring? With the best online piano courses, these excuses are no longer true.... Copyright © 2008, Blurbosphere.com. All Rights Reserved. |
