This article traces the history of the influence of the blues music in general and thr guitar in particular on our culture.
Piano Lessons Using Rocket Piano
Someday I would like to learn to play the piano. I have heard this many times, but somehow time and money seem to get in the way. Now we have a solution to both of those problems. Technology has made it possible for people to realize their dreams. First, digital music has made the inexpensive keyboards of today sound as good as their expensive counterparts of only a few years ago. You can buy a nice keyboard for under $100. Second, the internet has made it possible for the …
Diana Krall
Diana Krall is a pop music sensation. This bright Canadian jazz pop star was born in Nanaimo, British Columbia in 1964. Her father had a very impressive jazz record collection which she enjoyed listening to from an early age. She began playing the piano at the age of six and played in local clubs as a teen-ager. She studied jazz at Berkeley School of Music in Boston and from there went on to live in Las Angeles so that she could study with Jimmy Rowles. It was with Jimmy Rowl…
Where the Unknown Music Roams – Expand Your Music Library
Learn ways to expand your music collection without searching music stores for hours and hours. Fabulous, unique music is at your fingertips…
The World Does NOT Revolve Around You
Suzie Hammond explores the idea that music may make better human beings out of us all. See if you agree with her ideas.
The Art of the Decrescendo
Think you know what creates breathless excitement for your audience?
There’s one way that will do it for sure. Read this article from Carl Hammond to discover it. This thoughtful and insightful article has some excellent ideas to get you enthusiastic about your next musical accomplishments.
Rhythm & Blues: New Mainstream Popularity
Rythm & Blues is obviously ruling the musical scene again, after it had experienced several peaks of its popularity in the past, however, unfortunately, not everyone is aware of this.
Practice is Soooo Boring!
Practice Boring?!
Are you or your students loathe to practice as much as they should? OK, you can stop laughing and pick yourself up off the floor now. I know it wasnt the brightest question.
This article contains some ideas for getting beyond this and moving forward to playing more and better music with almost alarming rapidity.
Read it, try it and see if I’m not correct on this one
From Motown to Hip Hop
This article gives insight on the effects of the Detroit Soulful R and B Motown Sound, to the evolution of Street _Expression Rap / Hip Hop today.
Crescendo Now, Pay Later
Every musician knows what dynamics are and will tell you that when they see an mf on the music, by golly they play mezzo forte! And when they see a crescendo to a fff, watch out, buddy!
Carl Hammond explores the finer points of how to make more beautiful and expressive music using these tips regarding dynamics. Let us know if you agree with him.