“I just want to play my guitar.” A common refrain heard from many young musicians. But unless you are content sitting in your bedroom or basement, the opportunities to get out and play your music before a live audience can be few and far between. However, there are a great many musicians who are playing […]
Everyone can be lured by the sight and the sound of someone playing the piano. Watching the fingers gliding over the keys can bring great awe to a crowd. So when you are ready to buy here is what you should consider when buying a piano. As with most things there are a variety of […]
Oftentimes people in this industry are asked the same question over and over by struggling artists: “How do I get signed?” The answer is as simple as the question: fundamentals. Start with honing your skills as a musician and performer. Make sure your live show is as good as your record or better. Get your […]
You are in the music store and a nice electric guitar has caught your eye. You have the time to learn, but what else will you need besides the guitar to get you started? Most guitars don’t come with the accessories, so below is a list of those essential accessories that you will want. 1. […]
Elton John may be known as a living pop legend, but these days, he spends almost as much time performing for fans as raising money for charity. He’s been a tireless campaigner for AIDS research, with his own Elton John AIDS Foundation raising millions each year. He also sponsors major fundraising events like his annual […]
Two of the most popular instruments in America today are the guitar and the piano. It seems that almost everyone as a kid was forced to take piano lessons by their mother. Many children start taking piano lessons around age eight and quit a couple of years later if they have not already stopped their […]
Old Style soundproofing still believes that batt insulation is a good soundproofing agent. There are some good sound batt insulations out there such as Roxul AFB and Bonded logic’s bonded cotton insulation and they work well for both soundproofing and thermal protection, however no batt insulation is strong enough to stand alone as the sole […]
Do you realize that Mother Nature has her way of keeping you relaxed? You can certainly be induced to relaxation with some sounds of nature’s elements. Your attention is attracted and held by these sounds. And your mind is led away from brooding over life’s concerns. A less stressful environment is created by relaxation nature […]
Learning to play music and deciding to pick an instrument can come at any age in life. There are the young children that begin when they are easily taught and excel by early teens. But many musical seekers can be older and following up on a dream to learn an instrument. Whatever the case what […]
There are many kinds and forms of soothing music. One general way though to divide compositions designed to relax is to group them according to instrumental tunes and those with vocals. Is it always a better option to listen to purely instrumental selections when you want to relax? In a lot of cases, what is […]
