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Retail Zip Technology Released As the PayPal Alternative To iTunes - A PayPal and Amazon Web Services powered zip format offering built-in enterprise online storage and a turn-key digital shopping cart within a zip file architecture. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/paypal/retailzip/prweb1829354.htm...

CD and DVD Duplication in 2009 Just Got Easy with Bison - It's no secret that the Internet has changed the way we share music, which is good news for independent musicians. Likewise, those who wish to share their visual media can easily share their work by taking advantage of the ease of use of a site like BisonDisc.com. Bison Optical Disc is just one of many CD and DVD Duplication and Replication sites that allow visitors to get a quote, send data and a design (or have one done for them), and have their order of CD's or DVD's mailed directly to them, all over the Internet. Now, some options even waive shipping fees, which is great news. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1833574.htm...

Grammy Award-Winner Al Jarreau to Warm Hearts in St. Louis on Valentine's Day Weekend - Legendary jazz vocalist comes to the Touhill Performing Arts Center on February 13 (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1825764.htm...

Freddie Ravel Headlines "Tune Up To Peace" Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Featured Guests from Earth, Wind and Fire - The Motivational Maestro™, Freddie Ravel to headline a "Tune Up to Peace" keynote concert performance with guests from Earth, Wind and Fire as part of the 3 day "Putting Peaces Together" seminar bringing advanced communication and conflict resolution skills to peacemakers throughout the world. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/motivational_speaker/Martin_Luther_King_Jr/prweb1833044.htm...

Sexy DURGA Tops Sax Mouthpiece Spectrum with New Radical Design - Master mouthpiece creator, Theo Wanne, has completed a ten-year quest, topping off his revolutionary tenor sax mouthpiece model line. The Sexy and Mighty DURGA mouthpiece caps-off Theo's True Large Chamber mouthpiece lineup. Sax musicians can now choose from a hauntingly dark mouthpiece up to an incredibly sexy and screamin' mouthpiece. Five models, all with Theo's Revolutionary True Large Chamber, span this spectrum. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1828394.htm...

Vermont Highland Drumming Instructor Earns Highest Level of Certification - Andrew Adams, the drumming instructor for St. Johnsbury Academy's Graham Highlanders Pipe Band, has become only the third American, and the first non-professional drummer from the U.S., to pass the Piping and Drumming Qualifications Board's Level 4 test, the highest level of drumming certification. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1826544.htm...

CD Duplication Company Sponsors Supernova Series in Canada - CDwest.ca is the audio division of Precision Disc Manufacturing Corp., a leading CD duplication company in Canada since its inception in 2001. With a focus on providing a factory-direct relationship for the music industry in Western Canada, CDwest.ca has just announced a sponsorship agreement for the Western Canadian leg of Supernova%u2019s upcoming "Band On The Run 2009" battle-of-the-band series. (PRWEB Jan 7, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1827814.htm...

6th Annual P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon Races to Tempe - P.F. Chang's Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon Fits Perfectly with Tempe Attractions and Entertainment (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Tempe/RocknRollMarathon/prweb1776204.htm...

Jimmy D. Robinson Releases 'In the Night' Featuring CEEVOX as 'A Tiny Shoe' Hits Top-ten - Jimmy D. Robinson's 'A Tiny Shoe' rises this week to the #9 position (with a bullet) on the Billboard U.S. Club Play chart. Robinson's second single release titled 'In the Night' featuring CEEVOX will be shipping the week of January 12th, with U.S. and UK promotion ensuing. The 'In the Night" remix project includes brand spankin' new mixes from Kinky Roland, Luverush UK, FC Nond, Eddie Baez, Josh Harris, Twisted Dee, Rafael M and Jose Velez. (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1825224.htm...

Launch of Giant Steps Jazz Course -- "Mini Course"; Three Residential Weekends and Four Self-Study Weeks Starting 28th February 2009 - Combining the best features of a weekend workshop, a residential course and a full-time music education, this jazz course comprises three residential weekend modules, interspersed with four self-study weeks.By the end of the very first weekend, attendees will create and record two original group compositions, producing "head" arrangements, solos and backings! Starts 28th February 2009, at the De Vere "Uplands", High Wycombe, Bucks (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/courses/jazz/prweb1773464.htm...

Chris Orbach Record Release Party for 'Secession' His Second Studio CD - January 5, 2009 - Singer-songwriter, Chris Orbach, will be hosting a record release party to celebrate the release of his second studio album, "Secession." The party will be held on Friday, January 9th at Banjo Jims in New York City. (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/album_release/Chris_Orbach/prweb1826884.htm...

Lever and Beam, a New Artist Management Company, Launches in New York - David T. Viecelli and Alex Kadvan announce a new artist management partnership that now represents Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, St. Vincent, Antibalas, Southern Culture on the Skids and more. (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1815034.htm...

It's a Kids Life! From Hollywood to Broadway - By MaryAnn E. Giampino - Two time Emmy-Nominated Paul Brian McAvene, Head Production Designer and Owner of McAvene Designs Inc., has a new hit on his hands with "A Kid's Life!" ™.http://www.akidslife.comFor the latest information, please visit http://McAveneDesigns.com, or call his Hollywood Studio at (818) 985-8282. (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1819114.htm...

Jana Mashonee Performs at Inaugural Ball - Grammy Nominated Jana Mashonee, seven time winner of the Native American Music Awards, singer-songwriter, and actress to perform at the 11th American Indian Inaugural Ball "A Celebration of Many Nations - One People." (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1828444.htm...

Rachel Culp's Deep Blue "C" has Found a New Home on Etsy! - Daughter of actor Robert Culp, Rachel Culp's Deep Blue C creates one-of-a-kind, custom clothing for everyone from rock stars and their kids to the kids next door. On stage or off, around the neighborhood or around the world, getting dressed will never be the same again. You can now find Rachel on Etsy, the online marketplace for all things handmade. (PRWEB Jan 6, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1823234.htm...

Coldwater Canyon, New Country Recording Artist From Los Angeles/Bakersfield Area, Buzzing Country Music Scene with Their New Sound, "CALI Country" - Coldwater Canyon new sound "Cali Country" is getting the attention of music industry executives with their single "Country Girlz" on Billboard Hot single Sales Chart at #19. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1800604.htm...

Kirsten Price's Tough Times '09 Tour: Indie Artists Driving Through the Downturn - Announcing Kirsten Price's upcoming 20 city a coast-to-coast North American winter tour January through March 2009. Dubbed the "Tough Times '09 Tour", the artist will be playing songs from her critically acclaimed 2008 debut release "Guts & Garbage" as well as showcasing material from her second solo album slated for release later in 2009. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/kirsten/price/prweb1803634.htm...

Kirsten Price's Tough Times '09 Tour: Indie Artists Driving Through the Downturn - Announcing Kirsten Price's upcoming 20 city a coast-to-coast North American winter tour January through March 2009. Dubbed the "Tough Times '09 Tour", the artist will be playing songs from her critically acclaimed 2008 debut release "Guts & Garbage" as well as showcasing material from her second solo album slated for release later in 2009. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/kirsten/price/prweb1803634.htm...

Tenqa to Exhibit New Line of Bluetooth® Wireless Speakers, Headphones, Transmitters, and Car Speakerphones at International CES 2009 - Tenqa eliminates the wires between you and your iPod®, mp3 player, cell phone, or computer with Tenqa Bluetooth Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth Wireless Speakers, and Bluetooth audio receivers for home stereo. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/bluetooth/speaker/prweb1822994.htm...

Travis McCoy, Wyclef Jean & Mike Shinoda Give Secrets to Indie Success to Musicians on WeMix.com - WeMix.com Debuts a Video Content Series Featuring Gym Class Heroes Front ManTravis McCoy, Mike Shinoda and Many Top Artists Giving Tips and Advice to Build Careers as Successful Independent Musicians (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/travismccoyandwyclef/1wemix/prweb1824804.htm...

Exciting and Unique Courses for Piano Players Now Available at PlayPianoCatalog.com - A catalog of over 200 piano courses is now available from PlayPianoCatalog.com. Piano players and people who want to play the piano can choose from titles such as "How To Play Piano By Ear," "How to Master Rhythm Problems," or "Piano Playing Secrets of the Pros." The courses feature DVDs, audio CDs, music software and other study materials. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1812124.htm...

KB Covers Announces KB Keyboards -- A New Line of Application Keyboards for Apple Mac Desktops and Notebooks - Developer of the popular silicone keyboard covers for Apple Mac computers; KB Covers will unveil a new line of application keyboards for Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Avid Media Composer at Macworld 2009 in San Francisco. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1819264.htm...

AMI, New Music Talent Agency Launched in NY - Eric Addeo announces the launch of AMI (Addeo Music International): a multi-genre, international booking agency located in New York City dedicated to progressive and roots music. Following a twelve-year tenure at jazz booking agency Joel Chriss & Co., Addeo formed AMI to meet the needs of a rapidly changing environment. AMI's exclusive roster includes Maceo Parker, Paquito D'Rivera, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Eldar, Still Black, Still Proud, and many more. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1638004.htm...

Hit Me Music Releases Reggae Anthem "Revolution Now" - "Revolution Now" is out and available now digitally worldwide. (PRWEB Jan 5, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1790314.htm...

Barbizon Modeling Grad Teams Up With The Jonas Brothers - Others Shine, Too - Today, Barbizon is shining the spotlight on some of their successful graduates. Nicole Gale Anderson, Atlanta graduate, is one lucky girl. She will be playing the character "Macy" on the new Disney Channel series, "Jonas" with none other than the Jonas Brothers. (PRWEB Jan 4, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1816764.htm...

DW Eco-X Drum Line Now Available at Musician's Friend - DW's Eco-X bamboo and birch drums incorporate ecologically sustainable practices and are available online at Musician's Friend. (PRWEB Jan 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1817204.htm...

Film, Music and Publicity Pros Bringing P2W [Playing2Win] Music & Film Industry Symposium to Over 20 US Cities in 2009 - Music and film industry mogul Leroy McMath of Power Entertainment and celebrity publicist/CEO of Trea Day Managament & Publicity Trea Davenport give the game to up and coming artists and eager music and film industry enthusiasts across the country along with top radio, distribution, promotions and internet marketing executives (PRWEB Jan 3, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1741604.htm...

Fender Road Worn Electric Guitars and Basses Debut at Musician's Friend - Fender's newest guitar and bass series appeals to musicians drawn to the comfortable vibe of a well-loved instrument. (PRWEB Jan 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1811824.htm...

"Sweet Dreams" A Patsy Cline Tribute Show Performed by CJ Harding Showcasing at APAP in New York January 9 & 10, 2009 - Don't miss the opportunity to see and hear this spectacular, authentic recreation of a Patsy Cline Concert. Stop by booth #119 in the Rhinelander Hall at the New York Hilton to hear about our Economy Package and how to put customers in your threatre seats! (PRWEB Jan 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1812054.htm...

Federal Moguls releases quirky album! - The Federal Moguls first studio release, High Risk Investment Planning, is set to be released on Tuesday, and young listeners will be very impressed with the entire CD. (PRWEB Jan 2, 2009) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2009/01/prweb1812944.htm...

Beastie Boys Paul's Boutique Remastered - "It's true," claim the Beastie Boys on their website. "Paul's Boutique is turning 20! So we remastered the sucker. Sign up to be notified." Done. I had always assumed that licensing issues/sample clearances would prevent them from ever reissuing this ...

Lester Bangs on Ron Asheton - Jim DeRogatis eulogizes Stooges guitarist Ron Asheton and shares a great quote from the inimitable Lester Bangs from "Roots of Punk (Part One)" originally published by New Wave magazine in 1978: "1969" featured the only use of wah-wah that I ...

2008 Year End Radio Charts - The following charts from R&R (Radio & Records, Inc.) are based on radio airplay Top Alternative Songs: 1 LET IT DIE Foo Fighters (Roswell/RCA/RMG) 41,414 plays 2 THE PRETENDER Foo Fighters (Roswell/RCA/RMG) 40,248 3 PORK AND BEANS Weezer (DGC/Geffen/Interscope) 39,873 ...

Apple ditches DRM, adds tiered pricing - Apple, labels both win with DRM-free iTunes, tiered pricing: Today, Apple promised that by the end of this quarter, all 10 million iTunes songs will be DRM-free, and released at the higher-quality 256 kbps iTunes Plus bitrate. This policy change ...

Most Popular GLONO Items: Dec. 2008 - Current Chart 1. Christmas Music Quiz (December) 2. The 100 Greatest Drug Songs Ever (December) 3. The 21 Best Beatles Songs Not on One, Red, or Blue (December) 4. (3) Fun with Forkcast, Round 11 (November) 5. (8) Jeff Mangum, ...

Ron Asheton, Dead at 60 - The Ann Arbor News reports that Stooges' guitarist Ron Asheton was found dead in his home this morning. This is sad news for anyone who gives a shit about real, American punk rock: Asheton pretty much invented it on The ...

Jesse Malin - Live in Keighley - Another photo feature from GLONO's new UK HQ. This time, we catch up with Jesse Malin in a small town in West Yorkshire, England....

MP3s: Get New Bruce Springsteen MP3 Free - Life Itself - Bruce Springsteen is giving away his new single, "Life Itself," as a free download via Amazon MP3. Get it while you can! The Boss will also be giving away "My Lucky Day" and "Born To Run" as free downloads for ...

New project from the Rentals: Songs About Time - Matt Sharp and the Rentals have a new multimedia project they're calling Songs About Time, billed as "one year in photography, film and music." According to the site, the band will record and release three new digital mini-albums over 2009 ...

Top-Selling Albums of 2008 - Overall album sales are down again this year, but here are the Top-Selling Albums Of '08, according to Billboard and Nielsen SoundScan: 1. Lil Wayne - Tha Carter III - 2.88 million 2. Coldplay - Viva La Vida or Death ...

Review: Spiritualized - Songs In A & E - After a nearly fatal bout of pneumonia, Jason Pierce resurrects his band, his career, and his life....

MP3Tunes Sues EMI for Sharing MP3s - MP3.com founder and current MP3Tunes CEO Michael Robertson has counter-sued EMI for distributing free MP3s via MP3 blogs and its own sites, and allowing anyone to download them, "except, apparently, MP3tunes": MP3Tunes has made detailed factual allegations that EMI and ...

John Lennon in New Ad - Remember a number of years ago when a clip of Fred Astaire dancing was manipulated to show him cavorting with a vacuum cleaner? It was weird and sparked a debate as to the appropriate use of dead celebrity's images in ...

GLONO's Upright Standing Man of the Year 2008 - This year's award goes to a man who hit the campaign trail dressed in a gorilla suit and tripping on acid; has gone undercover as a GOP operative and then as a born again mega-church member; and detailed the crimes and malfeasance of our most dangerously inept president all in the name of freedom and journalism. Can you imagine Morley Safer doing any of that?...

MP3s: Walkmen - In the New Year - MP3: The Walkmen - "In the New Year" from You and Me. Be safe tonight, everybody. Don't get in too much trouble. Remember: you have the right to remain silent: "Officer, I have nothing to say until I speak with ...

3 Tips to Help Your Voice - When it comes to the world of Karaoke and you would rather make a good impression on your audience rather than going up on stage for the purpose of having a laugh then there are a few important tips that will serve you well when singing. Firstly if you have never sung into a microphone before, then beware that it is completely different to singing without one. This is because you have to take into consideration many aspects such as volume levels and distortion....

Indie Music - The Brave New World? - As with any new development, there is a ton of speculation regarding the emergence of the Indie market for new music. Of course, nobody knows with 100% certainty, but if history is a good indicator, then much of the speculation will turn out to be wrong 5 years down the road when we look back....

Singing a Rainbow - As with the visual, your mood is also unconsciously altered by the array of colors in our world. The bright colors tend to provide a jovial and more happy setting as the darker shades of color somewhat somber the mood. You've probably never realized expressions through singing also cover the full color spectrum as well. Depending on certain musical keys and scales done in major or minor, vocalist truly are singing a rainbow....

Great Tips For Beginning Piano - When you are getting started with beginning piano, you'll find that there are a number of things that you should keep in mind. While you should always listen to your piano instructor, you will find that by taking the initiative that you can get the most out of your practice time. Take a look at the tips below for personalizing and energizing your piano practice....

How to Teach Yourself Piano - There are a few basic points to think about when you are starting out piano playing, whether you are trying it for the first time or if you are picking it up again after a time away. The process of learning will undoubtedly be a difficult one but will also e a rewarding one. here are some things to keep in mind which will help you to move forward....

Guitarists, Sing Your Way to Better Solos - This article shows you how to make your guitar solos sing. An easy way to do this is to sing while you play them, this will improve your phrasing and ensure you don't get lost in the chord progression you are soloing over....

Do You Have Good Guitar Practice Habits? - Good practice habits are the key to making progress as you learn guitar. The right approach will help you to learn better and faster and get more fun and satisfaction out of your guitar playing. Here are the easy to apply foundations of good practice habits....

So You Want to Learn How to Play Violin - Be Smart & Take Violin Lessons Online - A violin is a bowed string instrument with four strings with a tune in perfect fifths. Known as the highest pitched member of the stringed instruments violin family, it is also the smallest of them all....

How to Teach Yourself Piano in No Time at All - When you are thinking about taking instruction in music, you may be surprised that there are many advertisements and tutorials out there for you to learn how to teach yourself piano. While learning the piano can be quite challenging and you will find that there are many things that you need to keep in mind when you are learning it, you will find that with enough time and dedication that it is completely possible to learn how to play piano independently....

Michael Jackson Wants to Bury the Hatchet With Sir Paul McCartney - The King of Pop plans to make peace with his long-time Beatle foe. After a rivalry that has spanned nearly 24 years, Michael Jackson is thinking of giving his portion of the highly profitable Beatles back catalogue to Sir Paul McCartney, one of the Beatles' main songwriters. McCartney was obviously infuriated when the Gloved One outbid him back in 1985 to gain the possession of the 350 million-pound publishing rights for the entire Lennon-McCartney songbook. Now, he might just get back what he deserved....

Class Drum Kit - Another Great Activity For Your Music Lessons - Nothing has quite the same street cred as a drum kit. You can easily get a good solid rock rhythm going in your classroom, and the children will love it. No previous experience is necessary for complete success! They will learn about the elements of the drum kit, and improve their listening, performing and rhythm skills at the same time. Learn through play - that's the name of the game....

Lipbone Redding - Party on the Fire Escape - Storyteller, musician, and entertainer Lipbone Redding and The Lipbone Orchestra are at it again with the release of Party On The Fire Escape. Lipbone Redding is ready to entertain with the release of Party On The Fire Escape,and with Lipbone every performance is a party....

How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar For a Beginner - When I have a new pupil I am always asked by the student or their parent how to choose a good guitar for a beginner. All my pupils must have an acoustic steel strung guitar because learning on this type of guitar is the best way for complete beginners....

A Brief Introduction of Studio Monitor - Studio monitors, also asked for information display, is the speaker for the production of audio applications such as audio, film, television and radio studio. When the word "studio monitor" the use of audio engineers, there may be an assumption that the speaker will be designed to produce relatively stable (linear) phase and frequency response....

Before You Get to the Recording Studio - How to Prepare For Your Next Session - A lot of bands show up to record totally unprepared. The best thing you can do for your business is to give them a checklist before they set foot in your studio. If you lay it out on paper, they are more likely to show up ready to rock. So develop a list of things a band must bring on recording day and do before recording day. This article will give you some good suggestions for your checklist....

How to Record Quality Tracks So Your Album Sounds Professional - If you want to get a great mix in your home studio, there is one simple thing you cannot ignore. Do you know what it is? It is taking the time to record quality tracks to begin with. If you record shabby tracks, it would take a miracle to end up with a great mix. This article will help you to get a better finished product by starting with better raw tracks....

How to Record Your Next Album at Home - Save Money and Do it Right - Do you know how a lot of big name bands are recording these days? It is not in massive million dollar studios with endless amounts of gear and guitars. A lot of artists are tracking their albums at home. Does that surprise you? It shouldn't....

Recording at Home - The Best Option For Struggling Bands? - If your band is banking on getting a record deal - don't hold your breath! These days, very few bands are given a real chance at a deal. And if you do get one, the offer will probably be low. Really low. That is just the state of the music industry....

Jeff "Tain" Watts - Watts - Improvisational percussion extraordinaire Jeff "Tain" Watts' release Watts is a compilation of feelings, thoughts, emotions, statements, and outstanding jazz. Jeff steps out from behind the drum kit "figuratively speaking" as the band leader and composer for his fourth solo release....

Electric Guitar - Guitars have been with us since many years ago. Apart from the fact that they have gone through many phases of change, they still produce that soothing sound whenever those strings are plucked....

Bass Guitars - When we listen to jazz, funk, country and funk, one instrument surely stands out in the background as the music plays. The bass guitar is a stringed instrument that produces sound through vibration of the strings which then send electric signals to the speakers and are amplified....

A Swingin Session With Duke Robillard - A Swingin Session with Duke Robillard captures different genres and eras of American music from jump blues, big band, jazz, and more. A Swingin Session with Duke Robillard marks the 12th recording on the Stony Plain Records label and more than two-dozen solo releases in total. Duke is a musician whose fingers and musical mind never stops; he has been a consummate performer touring all over the world while he continues to explore new and old styles and formats of American music....

Jay Collins - The Songbird and the Pigeon - Jay Collins' release The Songbird and The Pigeon moves beyond Jay's stellar saxophone and flute work as he showcases his vocal prowess on an assortment of jazz, blues, and Latin tracks. Waiting until he reached the ripe young age of 30 before embracing a microphone with his voice, this musical instrument has reached the same professional plateau as his musicianship as a songwriter, saxophonist, flutist, and bandleader....

Free Guitar Chords - Guitars are musical instruments, usually with six strings, that are played by plucking the strings to create sounds which are used to create music. There are various types of music that include these items as part of the instruments used....

Types of Electric Guitars - When the steel chords on these guitars are plucked, the pickups convert the vibration into electric currents, which are then amplified to produce desired sounds and tones. These instruments are popular in many styles of music like jazz, country music, blues, rock & roll etc. This musical instrument was first played by Kansas, a guitarist from Wichita in 1932....

MP4 Player Guide - Unfortunately, there's no perfect MP3 player for everyone. Even the most popular MP3 player option such as Apple's iPod, is offered in a dizzying amount of colors, sizes, and configurations. An MP4 player offers increased playtime, better ergonomics and more advanced features than competing portable audio devices....

Beginners Guitar Lesson - Easy Guitar Notes - Guitar players who know the names and location of all the notes on the fretboard have a distinct advantage over players who learn via guitar TAB. In fact, the guitar offers many alternative ways to play most musical phrases....

Spyro Gyra - A Night Before Christmas - Spyro Gyra with their distinct sound celebrates the Holiday Season with a mix of classic and soon to be classic songs on A Night Before Christmas, which is destined to become a traditional spin for holidays to come. Spyro Gyrahas always produced fun, up-tempo music that is alive, so when they lent their unique blend to A Night Before Christmas, released on the Heads Uplabel, I knew it would liven up the Holiday Season and make the perfect Holiday gift....

How to Really Learn How to Play Violin at Warp Speed - Is the internet a feasible way to lean how to play violin Yes! In fact, learning how to the violin online is by far the smartest way to learn to play violin!...

Blues Guitar Scales, Solos and Theory Lesson - Blues and blues-based rock songs break away from traditional guitar theory by apply the minor pentatonic scale over a major based chord. Specifically, this occurs over a dominant seven chord (written as simply 7), or at least a chord functioning as a dominant seven. The only chord in a key that produces a dominant seventh is V (5)....

Learn to Play Acoustic Guitar Free - Some people never develop a deep understanding of the acoustic guitar. That does not mean that anybody cannot have fun by just being an amateur guitar player. To learn a few chords and practice the technique of strumming can be very rewarding in spite of the fact that it does not make you a virtuoso acoustic guitar player....

Home Studio Recording - How to Pan Your Tracks For a Great Mix - Panning instruments in a mix is a delicate art form. Doing it incorrectly can be disastrous, so you need to know the basics. This article will help you to get started in the right direction, and achieve a better overall sound at the end. Start by imaging the band on stage. Can you see it? Where is each instrument? Where does each individual sound come from? Use this picture to guide your panning choices....

Play the Guitar Like a Pro - If you want to learn how to play a guitar, I recommend that you check out Jamorama. It's a great learning system that will teach you how to play a guitar fast and effectively....

Learn to Sing Fast With Two Essential Tips - You can learn to sing fast if you do a few things correctly. Two things are discussed here that are essential....

Georgia on My Mind - The Life and Music of Hoagy Carmichael - Jazz pianist Hoagy Carmichael's story is one of a musician overcoming the odds. For Hoagy Carmichael, life started with a succession of homes across the Midwest as his father moved their family around looking for steady work, returning always to Bloomington, Indiana....

Learning How to Play Guitar Chords - Learning how to play guitar chords is a crucial step of every beginner guitarist's learning process. For a beginner to master and know how to play them correctly, it does require some basic knowledge of music theory....

Learning to Play Piano For Enjoyment - Do you love music or wish you could play an instrument? Well you're not alone there are a lot of aspiring piano player in all of us, but do we even know where to begin or what its like to learn to play the piano....

Music Theory For the Contemporary Musician - Scale Degree Names - Do the words Dominant, Subdominant and Leading Tone sound like a foreign language? This article provides some insight on these and other traditional scale degree names....

What is Karaoke? - If you love to sing and dance then karaoke is probably one of the first things to pop into your mind when thinking of ways to entertain friends and families, and even others you may not know. You can drop the stress levels, let your hair down and sing away many an evening forgetting all your troubles and just generally enjoying yourself without spending a penny....

Voice Enhancement and Vocal Polishing - Singers generally use their voice to carry melodies and blend harmonies with little if any regard for details, dynamics or specifics in their vocal delivery or expression. Vocal artist have thoroughly developed the basics and fundamentals to the point of habit. Developed it as natural as breathing without even thinking about it. Then adding voice enhancement and vocal polishing to stand out above all other voices!...

What's the Best Acoustic Guitar? Larrivee D03 - The Larrivee D03 acoustic guitar sounds as good as a Martin, Fender or Taylor, high end, acoustic guitar. It does not come with a large price tag though. Many of my friends who are musicians seem to think the D03 is the best sounding six string they have ever played....

Online Piano Lessons - Tips to Choose - If you are new to the online piano lessons and have no idea which website to choose, here are a few ideas which might be very useful to zero on the apt website suiting your needs. There are hundreds of websites containing the online piano lessons and piano tutorials available for helping you play many of the songs, gospels, jazz and simple rhymes....

Interview With NAMA 2007 Winner - This is an interview that was conducted by this paper with the NAMA 2007 Award winner . She is a forth year student in Media and Society Studies at Midlands State University and was an intern student at, "The Sunday News" in Bulawayo in 2006. She said that as the first person in this category to collect an award in print media, it gives her prestige and respect. On this NAMA award day, Titus Chipangura the Director of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe said, "We are paying respect to those among us gifted with the power to create and put to life what to most of us would be lifeless". Catherine was one of those who could do that in style and scooped the first award in print media art category....

Apple iPod - Why is it the Bestselling MP3 Player Until Now? - If there is one trusted brand of mp3 players that I can name, then it must be Apple. Apple dominates not just the mp3 market, but also the computer market and other related technologies, since it is the producer of Macintosh computers. The basic reason why Apple has a lot of followers is simply because of customer loyalty to the original manufacturer of mp3 audio devices....

Miley Ray Cyrus - The 16 Year Old Disney Sensation - What makes Miley Cyrus so popular? A wholesome teen idol that no parent has to feel threatened by....

Learning to Play Ode to Joy on the Keyboard - This article is written outline of learning how to play the keyboard with the goal of performing a particular piece at the end of a set amount of lessons. You cannot use this article alone. A teacher and a tutor book will be required as you need to be able to learn to read music and to hear how the music is to be played . If you are a beginner give yourself a challenge and Try It Yourself....

Learn to Sing Better Fast - What Needs to Be Done? - You can do a few things and learn to sing better fast. I'll discuss some of those things here....

Beginners Blues Guitar - How to Play Blues Guitar - Beginners Blues guitar lessons are ideal, if you're just starting out learning to play the guitar. If you are reading this article then you are probably interested in learning blues guitar. There is nothing like being able to strum some cool Blues guitar riffs....

Finding a Free Basic Guitar Chord Chart - One of the most useful tools you need to have on hand when you are learning to play the guitar is a basic guitar chord chart. It can be almost impossible to remember all the chords and variations that exist. So having a good guitar chord chart on hand is very useful....

Carol of the Bells - I finished the year of 2008, teaching my students the beautiful song, Carol of the Bells. It is an easy song to play, filled with recognizable patterns, melody lines and repeated chords. The lyrics and music were adapted by Peter J. Wilhousky, copyright 1936....

Online Video Guitar Lessons - Learning to play the guitar using simply printed materials, or a lesson book is a very difficult endeavor for beginners. Unfortunately, a printed lesson book isn't able to provide feedback, or demonstrate guitar techniques very well, and will only ever give beginning guitarists the information that is permanently printed inside its pages. An alternative to using just a lesson book for learning the guitar at home is to use online video guitar lessons for filling in the gaps that a lesson book curriculum may leave open....

Beginners Guitar Lesson - Lead Guitar Traps & How to Avoid Them - Scales can free your fingers and freeze your brain. Practicing scales hour after hour can actually harm your progress on the guitar. How many lead guitar books have you bought that are absolutely chock full of scales?...

Q-Tip - The Renaissance Album Review - To many the word renaissance brings to mind the continent of Europe and major advances in the arts. Upon listening to Q-Tip's lean 12 track opus, following up from the cluttered mess that was 1999's Amplified, the album title (which means rebirth) becomes more appropriate than some may have originally thought. With the world on the cusp of change it makes sense that one of the forefathers of Hip Hop's 'golden age' of the early-to-mid 1990s make a grand return, doing what he does best....

How to Find Discount Tickets For Britney Spears - Don't Get Left Out - Discount tickets for Britney Spears are among the most expensive, but if you do your proper research you should be able to find a great deal, or even free tickets. There are many outlets to choose from when it comes to purchasing tickets to what many say is the hottest concert in years, exploring all options will give you the best chance at finding a ticket at a low price....

Akon - Freedom Album Review - For those who are starting to grow tired of Akon's constant appearances on singles, which is probably most of you, his new album Freedom will well and truly push you over the edge into eye-rolling irritation. The first five tracks on the album are not even really urban; they are dance-pop numbers. They all have the same sound and are lyrically repetitive and mostly insignificant....

How to Play Basic Guitar Songs - To play basic guitar songs you need to keep it simple in the early days and not set your song targets too high. You may want to be playing the latest Bon Jovi riff but you need to learn guitar chords which become the basic building blocks for you to play songs with....

How to Learn Guitar Using 5 Easy Low Cost Methods - Learn how to play guitar without expensive and time consuming lessons. Here a ways you can get started playing the guitar in a fun, relaxed way with resources you may already have at your disposal....

Music Review of Desire by Andrew Keese and the Associates - Desire welcomes us in a slow emotional instrumental starter, "Mercy". It is pure piano-playing in different keys throughout this track. It's like Andrew is trying to tell us a story with each different note....

Guitar Tuning the Easy Way - Here is a simple method for tuning the guitar whether you have access to an electronic tuner or not. You can use this process anywhere and you'll be able to get to practicing and playing right away with the instrument tuned correctly....

Teach Yourself Electric Guitar Quickly - 5 Hot Tips - Why would you want to teach yourself electric guitar? It's probably for the following reasons: you can go at your own pace you are in total control you will not feel pressurised you will not feel uncomfortable the early stages seem less daunting If all of this sounds like it suits you, then I think you should you teach yourself electric guitar online using video lessons and software courses that are widely available. One of the great ...

The Three Tenors - A Great Prelude to a Grand Finale - An article about the great three tenors concert that preceded the grand final that was Italy vs. Brazil in the 1994 World Cup. Upon my return to Manhattan from Giant's Stadium in the Meadowlands I decided to go over to my aunt Sarah's house, with whom I would share a pizza and tell her all about how I had seen Italy beat Bulgaria and earn their passage in to the final which would be against either Brazil or Sweden. With Sarah, being one of the few people I knew living in Manhattan at the time it was only naturally that I would stop by her house specially since she too was of Italian descent given her last name of "Romano"....

Acoustic Guitar Online Tutorial - If you are the proud owner of a new guitar that you got for Christmas you need to find some good acoustic guitar online tutorial courses to help you get started. Here is the best way to learn acoustic guitar....

Violin Lessons Online - The Smartest Way to Learn How to Play Violin - The violin is truly one of the the most wonderful musical instruments to own or play. In order to play this instrument one is required to find proper instruction. These days, with the advancement of technology it is possible to take online violin lessons through countless video programs available online....

Playing by Ear on the Piano - Christian, Gospel Beginners Tips - It can be hard for a new or even intermediate. You need help to succeed at what you doing. Absorb as much knowledge as you can....

Piano Made Easy - Play Music by Ear and Enjoy It! - I've always been the type of person to get bored easily. I don't like wasting a lot of time on things that aren't fun. And although some things just have to be done and and sometimes not very enjoyable, why should learning how to play the piano be a chore? I mean I look at the piano as a hobby....

Don't Underestimate the Power of Online Programs When Trying to Learn the Violin - You would be surprised at the amount of people out there that want to learn the violin, but are afraid to, or they do not think they are smart enough. Can you believe that you can actually learn the violin without getting in your car and going to a lesson?...

Piano Lessons - A Guide to Choose the Right Ones - Have you ever wished to take a piano lesson to express yourself or to give vent to your deep feelings? From the various musical instruments available, piano lesson is a common choice due to its simpler learning process which does not require years of mastering if you wish to be just a naive pianist. It is widely chosen by the professionals inspired by the piano's ubiquity and versatility, combined with the piano keyboards enabling easy means to compose harmonic, and complex melodic interplays....

Piano Tutorials - An Outline - To learn the piano online or offline, the general piano tutorials are almost the same. There are different piano tutorials for the beginners and for the ones willing to continue the mid-level or higher level of playing piano. Now to consider the piano tutorials for the beginners, first the different keys and their respective sounds are taught. To know how to place your fingers on the keyboard, the purpose of the black keys grouped in twos and threes etc are the introductions given in any piano tutorial....

Instrumental Music CD's - The instrumental music is the best companion of the singers and those opting for any prestigious competitions. You can practice your vocal music with the accompaniment of the instrumental music CD....

How to Improvise on Guitar Chords - As you learn the guitar chords, you will learn that every guitar chord can be done in a number of fret positions. Usually, the selection of the fret position to use depends on whichever the guitarist feels comfortable doing. Sometimes, there are guitar chords that have complicated and hard-to-do-for-beginners fret positions. In a tablature, such chords may follow another chord that requires fret positions that are either easy or difficult to follow. Omitting such a chord when playing a song would be unthinkable for it will alter the overall effect of the music or the song....

So You Want to Learn How to Sing? - Learning how to sing properly can be very rewarding and not as difficult as you might imagine. This article explores the best tips in learning how to sing like a pro....

The Different Types of Guitars and Their Uses - I will give a list of what people normally use for the different genres of music. However, i will also stress that this list should not stop you from being a particular guitar. For people looking to buy a guitar, be it electric, acoustic etc, this is a must-read for you!...

How You Can Get the X-Factor - Learning to Sing the Professional Way - Are you one of those people who would dearly live to be able to sing but cannot hold a note? Well relax! Learning to sing is not as hard as you might think. Tips on how to sing explored....

Sing Like a Bird! Learning the Art of Singing Beautifully - Oh to be able to sing like a bird, or any animal for that matter. Some people would sell their soul for the ability to charm the world with their vocal chords. Well, fear not....

3 Tips to Learn How to Play the Violin - Do you want to learn how to play the violin? Congratulations on picking such an eloquent and delightful instrument to pick up. Properly played violin music is some of the most comforting music one can listen to....

What is Mariachi? - There is merely one other thing that appears to be more Mexican then the popular tequila drink and that simply has to be mariachi. So well matched are the two that when you find one you generally find the other....

Introducing Andre Rieu, His Johann Strauss Orchestra and His Magnificent Sopranos - Andre Rieu was born on October 1, 1949, in a very old town, dating back to Roman times, called Maastricht, in the Netherlands. He was a very nimble child and started learning the violin when he was only five years old....

Learn How to Sing Online - 3 Keys to Making Online Singing Lessons Work & Becoming a Better Singer - Can you really learn how to sing online? Of course you can, if you go about it the right way. Read on to discover three keys for how to become a singer with the help of online singing lessons....

How Long Does it Take to Learn the Guitar? Online Guitar Software Can Make Learning Guitar Faster! - How long does it take to learn the guitar? That depends on you and your level of commitment to your guitar. I have seen guitar players pick up the guitar and be able to play with others in a few months while it takes other guitar players years. The good news is there are so many available ways to learn guitar online that you can use this software to cut down the amount of time it takes to learn guitar....

Beginners Guitar Lesson - Chords With Only One Finger - Have you ever put your guitar down in disgust after attempting to reach the impossible chord? Well, you are not on your own....

A Portrait That Melts in Your Mouth - Not on the Wall - Eminem in M&M's - Artists have long pondered what medium to use for their creations. Gutzon Borglum chose granite cliffs to honor the presidents for Mount Rushmore. Michelangelo chose marble for his statue of David....

Learn the Benefits of Mastering the Guitar - Playing the guitar is a dream for many people. You cannot help, but think about the dream of becoming a rock star and playing the guitar before thousands of fans. That being said, learning the guitar can be a challenge, but there are great benefits to playing guitar....

The MP3 Experience - This new generation is all set for the MP3 experience. Gone are the days of old CDs. It is time to move ahead and buy the Mp3 songs online. Most of the MP3 songs are better compared the songs in CD. They save a lot of money, known for their portable packs and are convenient to carry. You can take a look at the various online stores which have the options of mp3 sale....

Before Committing to Piano Lessons - Before you commit yourself or your child to piano lessons, consider the issues presented in this article. This article will help you ensure that your time and money are invested well and that you find success, not failure, in your musical quest....

Learn Basic Keyboards - Piano Play by Ear - All you need is the right tools to play the keyboard by ear. When you have them, you will be on your way to becoming a great piano player....

Guitar Music Lessons - For those interested in playing the guitar as a new hobby or skill they're hoping to pick up, one of the best ways to get started is to find a qualified guitar instructor for taking weekly lessons, or by the use of a lesson book to self-study. Many sources for guitar lessons exist nowadays, however, not just from the traditional methods but also through channels like the internet, computer software, and video lessons. Beginners who seek more options for beginning their own guitar music lesson will find now is the best possible time more than ever for getting into learning ...

A Piano Lessons DVD Helped Me Learn to Play Music by Ear - DVDs are probably the best way to learn to play piano. You can see exactly what you are supposed to be doing....

Teaching the Flute - Teaching the Flute is great as you are passing on your passion to others and help students make progress and move forward. So what is the flute?...

Online Rock Guitar Lessons - How Do I Choose and Avoid Wasting Money? - If you want to be a rock guitarist and experience all the feelings that go with it, then you need to make sure that you have the right tuition and inspiration. Set yourself up to get to be the rock guitarist you want to be - as quickly as possible!...

Teaching Beginners the Recorder - This article gives an overview of teaching beginners the recorder. It may inspire you to get lessons for your children or even learn yourself. You need an inspirational teacher and tutor book. Or it may inspire you to start teaching the recorder and to earn some money. So do not hesitate ; either sort out some lessons and have fun playing and creating some amazing music or start advertising your services for teaching and launch your teaching career....

Karaoke - What Should I Sing? - "What should I sing?" That's probably the most-asked question to every karaoke host. Are you wondering what to sing when its time to karaoke? Here is a list of crowd pleasers and old standards (just about) everyone loves to hear!...

More Great 80's Music Hits - The Ladies of the 80's - Another trip down memory lane with the Ladies who helped make some of the greatest 80's music hits. Female artists who helped shape the greatest decade of them all, the 80's....

Karaoke - 10 Things to Know Before Getting on Stage - Ready to sing some karaoke at your favorite bar? Want to know what it takes to "wow" the crowd? Here are my "Top Ten Karaoke Secrets" to help you stand out from the rest....

What is Plectrum and Why Should I Use it? - You have probably seen that a lot of guitarists especially the ones who are playing the electric guitar don't only use fingers to strum the strings. The little thing that helps them do that is called plectrum or guitar pick and can be find in various shapes and sizes....

The Innovative & Intellectual Jazz Piano of Bill Evans - Bill Evans was born on the 6th of August, 1929 in Plainfield, New Jersey. He started learning to play the piano when he was six years old. In 7 years, he added two more instruments to his repertoire....

The Distinctive Jazz Piano Styles of McCoy Tyner - Alfred McCoy Tyrner, better known by the last two words of his full name - McCoy Tyner, was both on the 11th of December, 1938. His mother pushed him towards his love for the piano, by sending him for piano classes when he was 13 years old....

Learn How to Play the Guitar Online Now - For those interested in finding an exciting, rewarding, and often times useful hobby that can be learned in the midst of a hectic daily schedule, it's hard to see learning how to play the guitar as an available option. Taking lessons online not only saves valuable time, but can also potentially save new students of the guitar a bundle in cash!...

Learning to Play the Violin Using Online Lessons - Whether it is the majestic sound or the mysteriousness the music brings to the ears, the violin has become an increasingly popular instrument to learn how to play. Times have changed though and now it's even easier for those beginners to learn how to play violin....

How to Construct a Minor Chord in Less Than 10 Minutes - Knowing how to construct minor chords on the fly is an essential part of becoming a more proficient musician, and it doesn't take very long to learn how to do it. Teach yourself how to build and play any major chord in less than 10 minutes....

Getting Started Playing Rock Guitar - Getting into rock guitar is not only fun, but also propels your skill level forward, and this is mainly due to the techniques and approach that a guitarist must adopt in order to play such an awesome style of music. This article is for the beginner and will serve as an overview of what you need to study in order to play rock rhythm and rock leads....