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Music RSS FeedsReverend Zen's Jack Evans Takes Home ASCAP Plus Award for Second Consecutive Year - Jack Evans of Reverend Zen receives 2008 ASCAP Plus Award. (PRWEB Oct 11, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1450224.htm...Feed Source: www.emediawire.com After 2 Grammys and 18 Number One Hits, Rockers Begin Again - Grammy Award winning rockers are interacting with their fans in innovative new ways. Mark Stuart and Will McGinniss of the Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline are hosting a live conference call Tuesday, October 21, 2008 where the audience can talk back. People can listen and ask questions on the phone or online at www.ObscureGenius.com. (PRWEB Oct 11, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1451914.htm... Dancers Jump at iPod Sweepstakes Featuring Audition Tips from Today's Hottest Choreographers - DANCE-OPOLY launches www.danceworldgotgame.com, the first interactive microsite for dance. The site includes a variety of fun aspects for dancers such as an iPod sweepstakes and Must-Know secrets and audition advice from today's top choreographers. e-cards, polls, quizes and more, make www.danceworldgotgame.com the hottest NEW dance site on the web. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/danceopoly/auditiontips/prweb1449924.htm... Let Freedom Rock: Taylor Guitars and Jason Mraz Rally for the Liberty Tree Guitars - World-renowned Taylor Guitars is proud to announce its partnership with platinum selling artist, Jason Mraz, for the release of their Limited Edition Liberty Tree Guitar. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1455804.htm... Vince Hatfield Landed 2 Award Nominations - Vince Hatfield Nominated for 2 awards for the New Music Awards. Song of the year in country "Stuck On You" and break out artist. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1433884.htm... Creative Asylum Develops Viral Video Dedication Site To Launch ?Forgetting Sarah Marshall? Release on DVD and Blu-ray? Hi-Def - In conjunction with the DVD and Blu-ray Hi-Def release of “Forgetting Sarah Marshall” today, integrated marketing agency Creative Asylum has developed a viral video dedication website, allowing fans to create and send their very own “Inside of You” music video to someone special. Video dedications are customizable with photos, frames, and personalize messages including a music video from Aldous Snow (played by Russell Brand) to serenade any person the user would like to "get inside of.” (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1451474.htm... Get Smart: Deep 'SHONTELLIGENCE' Reveals an Irresistible New Talent -- Barbados-Born Beauty SHONTELLE Co-Writes and Sings a Stunning Debut Album on SRP/SRC/Universal Motown Debut single "T-Shirt" is TOP 20 at Mainstream Pop Radio! - Rarely does a young artist make an entrance as confident, well-rounded and flawless as SRP/SRC/Universal Motown singer-songwriter SHONTELLE. Her debut single “T-Shirt” has zoomed into the top 30 of iTunes most-downloaded Top Songs chart, and within a month of release to radio, has rammed the national Top 20 in pop-formatted airplay, spinning at over 150 mainstream Top 40 and rhythmic-crossover radio stations across America. The serene and sensual “T-Shirt” video clip has drawn over 1.1 million audio streams on the artist’s MySpace.com page and a similar number of video hits on YouTube.com. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/debut_album/battle_cry/prweb1454774.htm... The Rising Independent Artist Achieving Virtual Fame and Success Online - A Popular Rising Indie Artist from Honolulu, HI. Introducing singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur Ryan Pugal, who has independently managed a music career online with a fan base worldwide, and digital download sales of over 10,000 in just 2 years of being in the virtual business. A independent artist who has attracted worldwide attention and independently achieving music success, without a backing of a major label. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1449014.htm... Second Annual Texas Wine and Song Festival Returns to Downtown Austin, October 19 - Local musical favorites The Gourds, Carolyn Wonderland and Suzanna Choffel headline this downtown festival featuring more than six Texas wineries, local restaurants, plus opportunities to learn more about wine and cocktail mixology through a series of seminars throughout the event. The festival will again raise funds for the SIMS Foundation, a local non-profit that provides financial support and access to mental health services for Austin area musicians and their families, and Texas Wine & Song Foundation. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442174.htm... Rumblefish Tapped as Exclusive Music Provider by Virtual Active for World's First Interactive Exercise Videos - Rumblefish's pre-cleared music catalog will power Virtual Active's new experiential exercise video content enabling fitness enthusiasts to virtually run, hike or cycle all over the world. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1446004.htm... Oldies Hit Parade Vol. 2 - A Live Rock and Roll Musical Concert Held at The Strand Theater in Lakewood N.J. - Another Jersey Shore Concert with some of the founding groups of Rock & Roll and Doo-Wop music. A great concert featuring Johnny Maestro & The Brooklyn Bridge, Jay & The Americans, and introducing Scott La Chance's Charisma. This will be a sell out so act now. A production of Nitche Entertainment, LLC. (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1446694.htm... Australian Sensation The Panics Net 4 Nominations in the 2008 ARIA Awards and Gain Momentum in the U.S. - Stunning U.S. debut "Cruel Guards" in stores now (PRWEB Oct 10, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1447484.htm... MP2P Technologies Releases Blubster 3.0 - P2P meets Web 2.0. Blubster 3.0 released in spite of major label lawsuit and in light of significant Spanish Court victory for P2P. Pablo Soto, CEO and Developer, to keynote at P2P & Music Conference at Popkomm in Berlin. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1430694.htm... A Successful Launching for DerricH J Designs at 2008 Emmy's - DerricH J at DerrichJ.com released his one of kind unique crystal jewelery pieces with a huge blow out bang at the 2008 Emmy Awards over 60 top celebrities and others in the industry gasped at the amazing beauty and quality of DerricH J's designs this up and coming talent will leave a mark in this highly competative feild of endevor .Watch his newest line and pieces at exclusive stores .. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1443164.htm... Grammy Award-Winner k.d. lang to Perform Live in St. Louis October 18 - k.d. lang will perform from her critically acclaimed new album, Watershed, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center, October 18 at 8 p.m. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1445774.htm... Atomic Music Group (Universal Music Group/Federal Distribution) Announces Their First Annual HML Weekend - Atomic Music Group is thrilled to announce the First Annual HML Weekend. Mr. Rikk, aka the Hard Money Lender, CEO & President and Recording Artist, will be celebrating his birthday over the course of three ultra-chic events hosted by the world famous Kenny Burns and sounds by celebrity DJ Eque. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Atomic_Music_Group/HML_Weekend/prweb1448804.htm... Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons to Offer Private Concert for Regent Seven Seas Guests - "Oh What a Night": Legendary performers to entertain aboard Seven Seas Voyager in Los Angeles (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Regent_Seven_Seas/Frankie_Valli/prweb1452144.htm... Sax Musicians Worldwide Vie to Win Revolutionary Wanne Mouthpiece in New Drawing - Master mouthpiece creator, Theo Wanne, announces mouthpiece drawing available to musicians worldwide. Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces' grand prize winner can select from any of Theo's revolutionary True Large Chamber mouthpieces, an $860 value. A selection of premium pressure plates will be included. Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces will also give away 10 second place prizes of $25 gift certificates toward any product in their store. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442944.htm... The Choice Is Clear - Dolemite For President! - Comedian Rudy Ray Moore, aka Dolemite, is back with the never before issued on CD release of his 1972 cult, comedy classic, "Dolemite For President," which contains additional previously unreleased tracks from live Moore stand-up performances. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1441384.htm... San Francisco's Favorite Son - San Quinn - Returns with Brand New Solo Album Nov. 25th - Fans have been waiting for the Bay Area's most prolific artist, San Quinn, to release his highly anticipated solo album, From A Boy To A Man, they can now rest easy, the time has finally come. On November 25th, SMC Recordings will proudly release From A Boy To A Man, the follow up album from Quinn's 2006 release, The Rock-Pressure Makes Diamonds, his first solo album with the company. (PRWEB Oct 9, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1441794.htm... Rock Music and Conservative News Now Available at One Site: Rockanomics.com - Rockanomics.com, a pro-American, pro-military, conservative online rock music journal and community, launches this fall. The site features music reviews and downloads, videos, interviews, conservative news articles, analysis of national events and pop culture issues, trivia, discussions, blogs and a special 9/11 remembrance. While helping expose lesser known up-and-coming music artists, another focus of the site is to raise awareness of the needs of U.S. military personnel and highlight their successes around the world. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/Rock_Music/Conservative_News/prweb1416184.htm... DonnaJean Records Signs Christian Songstress Kelly Ingram - DonnaJean Records signs Christian Artist Kelly Ingram. Her uplifting debut single is set for a November Release. DonnaJean Records, the Atlanta-based indie that continues to expand its scope with recent Christian artist signings, has added singer/songwriter Kelly Ingram to its growing roster. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/kellyingram/donnajean/prweb1435584.htm... Grammy-Award Winning Artist and Producer Tony Rich Debuts on Top 40 Billboard Charts With Exist - The multi-talented Hidden Beach Recordings' singer & songwriter, Tony Rich makes a splash with the release of his fifth album, EXIST, entering the Top 40 (#31) on "The Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Albums" chart. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/tony_rich/hidden_beach/prweb1443174.htm... Jimmy D. Robinson's TIMEWARP Travels to The 51st Annual Grammy® Awards - American poet and lyricist Jimmy D. Robinson releases his fifteenth work entitled 'TIMEWARP,' which will be included in The 51st Annual Grammy® Awards VIP gift bags. Famed dance club diva CEEVOX prepares to the hit the studio to record new Robinson single titled 'In the Night.' The 'A Tiny Shoe' remix package is hitting clubs around the world with DJ promotion in full effect. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/robinson/timewarp/prweb1443424.htm... Rentmystudio.co.uk is an Exciting New Website Bridging the Gap Between Studio Owners and Artists - Rentmystudio.co.uk is a brand new and innovative service which aims to provide a comprehensive search facility for those in need of the perfect studio. The site enables studio owners to rent out their studio to artists searching for the ideal place to be creative.Whether it be for music, photography, dance, art, film or any other creative use, Rentmystudio.co.uk provides "spaces for creatives". (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/rentmystudio/rms/prweb1432314.htm... A New Standard is Set for Wireless Earphones; Sleek Audio Launches their KLEER Wireless Application for the SA6 and Sleek Customs - Music lovers are freed from the limitations of cords with Sleek Audio's award winning earphones that offer CD quality digital audio for the ultimate wireless listening experience (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1434034.htm... lumière, Telluride?s Newest Boutique Hotel, Opens December 2008, Redefining the Luxury Mountain Hotel Experience - The 2008-2009 ski season marks the beginning of a new era in luxury hotel accommodations in Telluride’s Mountain Village. lumière, a Telluride luxury boutique hotel with emphasis on the highest level of guest service, will hold its grand opening in December. Guest Reservations Are Now Being Accepted. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1434604.htm... Revolutionary Product Changes the Face of Shaving Forever - Especially for Women - Day Away, Inc. proudly announces the release of their revolutionary and cutting edge Exfoliating Shaving Cream® product line now released on their Web site, www.ExfoliatingShavingCream.com. These products are scientifically designed to create the perfect and closest leg Shaving experience possible. Each is all Organic, Natural, and Eco-Green friendly. (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1435904.htm... ShareMusic -- Share Music for Charity, not iTunes - With the economy in a tailspin, we all need to remember to help each other, and ShareMusic.com is the perfect way. Austin Washington, eureka-like, while singing in the shower, came up with the only serious challenger to iTunes since its inception: ShareMusic.com - "Share Music for Charity". (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/share/music/prweb1438244.htm... ebandLive Launches Premium Design Service - ebandLive offers musicians, solo artists and bands with an innovative new website design service built on a feature-rich management system (PRWEB Oct 8, 2008)
Read the full story at http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2008/10/prweb1442514.htm... Neil Young Archives Delayed Again - Why do we even bother anymore? Everybody knows this is never coming out until after Neil is six feet under. He'll keep tinkering with it on his deathbed. And then probably put something in his will to never release it .... Satanic Messiah EP Available Now - The digital download of the new Mountain Goats EP is now available. Pay whatever you think is fair.... Dressy Bessy: Live in Chicago - Dressy Bessy puts on a rollicking, fun show in Chicago on a Monday night for 40 of their biggest fans. We've got photos to prove it.... Chinese Democracy Disrespects Sabbath - According to Billboard, Best Buy is set to release Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy on Sunday, November 23. Yes, on a Sunday. The Lord's Day. As we all know, records are released on Tuesdays in America. But do you think ... MP3s: Muldoons - Invincible - MP3: The Muldoons - "Invincible" from their new double 7" EP, out now in a limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies on Little Room Records. The EP contains five originals and a cover of Kelly Stoltz's "Are You Electric." When ... Review: Todd Rundgren: A Wizard, A True Bore - Todd Rundgren, a masterful jack of all trades, tries his hand at arena rock with his subtly titled new album, Arena.... Liam Gallagher: Attacker Should Eat His Own Dick - Liam and Noel Gallagher are a musical journalist's dream. It's like every word out of their mouths is a golden quote. Responding to seeing his brother getting clobbered on stage, Liam Gallagher told Sky News, "It's not nice when you ... Lost Classics: 13th Floor Elevators - Easter Everywhere - Subdued, restrained, and expansive, Easter Everywhere shows the band mixing real emotion with the lysergic-fueled imagery.... MP3s: Bob Dylan - Dreamin' of You - MP3: Bob Dylan - "Dreamin' of You" from the limited edition version of The Bootleg Series Vol. 8 - Tell Tale Signs: Rare and Unreleased 1989-2006, out now on Sony. Bonus MP3: Bob Dylan - "Mississippi" (This is the same ... Tommy Stinson, Paul Westerberg Messing Around - Tommy Stinson tells the Minneapolis StarTribune he had been in town in September to "mess around" with Paul Westerberg and drummer Michael Bland. He sounded enthusiastic about the sessions and said, "It was a lot of fun." When I asked ... Review: Oasis - Dig Out Your Soul - A review of Manchester big mouths' new album—for fans only. The rest of you can carry on listening to !!! or The Cool Kids.... Full Album Streams: Clash, of Montreal, more - These free, full album streams are available from AOL's Spinner through Sunday, October 12, so listen while you can. Try before you buy. • The Clash, 'Live at Shea Stadium' • Of Montreal, Skeletal Lamping' • Jay Reatard, 'Matador Singles ... Review: Metallica - Death Magnetic - As by-the-numbers as anything the band has done in the past twenty years, a perfectly executed formula hidden underneath layers of precise guitars and aggressive arrangements.... Psychotic Killer Goes Free - The former trade-show model charged with first-degree murder and convicted of reckless homicide for killing three Chicago musicians was released from prison yesterday after serving only 38 months of her 8-year sentence. She was sentenced to 8 years in prison ... Morrissey stalking Axl Rose - Morrissey Inks New Management Deal with Irving Azoff after being represented by Merck Mercuriadis. Curiously, six months ago, Guns N' Roses and Axl Rose also signed up with Azoff after being managed by Mercuriadis. Coincidence? So does this mean that ... Learning Lead Guitar Without Scales - Many guitarists eventually want to learn how to do guitar solos. Unfortunately, far too many get hung up on scales and modes and eventually give up in frustration.... Increase MySpace Plays on the New MySpace Music Player and Get Signed With Tons of Fans - Get MySpace plays and get noticed by the record labels. The new MySpace music service and music player gives more opportunities then ever before. How to get more MySpace plays to get music executives, record labels, fans and press to notice your band, music or artist. How to promote your music and band just like the major labels and increase MySpace plays.... Starting Up a New Career in Music - You've decided to pursue a career as a hot adult contemporary artist. Whether you are in to Country Western, Jazz, R&B, Hip hop, or knock-down-drag-out rock n' roll doesn't much matter - big fan base for all genres. But, as it is with any job, there are certain steps you should take to find success. Knowing which steps those are can help save a lot of time.... How to Use Vocal Strength Exercises to Start Singing Like an Expert - Vocal strength exercises can greatly improve the quality of your voice. Have you ever wished that you could have tremendous vocal power? Wouldn't it be even better if you not only had it, but also could control it and use it whenever you wanted?... Grand Piano - Upright Or Digital Keyboard? - Buying a piano is a huge investment that you should consider carefully before commitment. The type of piano you buy will depend on a variety of factors including budget, personal goals, and available space.... Six Tips For Buying a Used Digital Piano - Looking to buy a used digital piano. Learn the 6 tips that can help you avoid buying a damaged used digital piano.... Shred Guitarists VS A Fast Guitarist is Like a Fast Walker VS a Runner - How to Break the Barrier - I spent years working at gaining guitar speed. I would practice for hours and hours on end. It was always the same thing, I would get a little better, and then I would get to a pinnacle where I would just level off, and it seemed that there was a barrier that I just couldn't seem to break.... Benefits of Music Education For Children - Do you ever wonder what advantages are achieved through learning music? Read on to discover the many benefits of music education. Self-Esteem - Learning music is hard work, but also very rewarding, which can lead to a genuine increase in self-esteem.... Radio Airplay Requests 101 - Tips on Effective Fan Communication to Radio Stations - Here are some tips on what you, the fan, might do to get your favorite artists some radio airplay. In order to point those requests in the right direction to count, you need to know who you'll be talking to. That's where a little research comes in and pays off.... Country Music - Guitar Tabs You Need - To learn to play country guitar music properly you need to understand its history and its reason for being. There are some songs you can learn from tabs that really give you a feel for country music.... A Day in the Life of a Guitarist - I take an aspirin, drink an orange juice, and take my trusty old Yamaha acoustic guitar from my closet. I bought it online from Amazon two months ago, and because I used coupon codes it came with an aluminum pick and was shipped for free.... Guitar and Bass Repair - Improving Tone, Action and Sustain Without Spending a Nickel Part Three - Part Two of this article covered how to properly adjust truss rods and optimize the relief of a bass or guitar based on a standard reference. Part Three will present specific examples describing how to correct certain types of fret buzz, upbowed, backbowed or twisted necks by adjusting a truss rod. Part Three will also describe how to fine-tune a truss rod to optimize an instrument's relief based on its individual characteristics.... What Are the Different Kinds of Weighted Keys on Digital Pianos? - You may have decided to purchase a digital piano instead of an acoustic piano for many reasons, such as availability of multiple tones, headphone playing capability, lower price, etc. But before you get one, make sure you like the feel of the keyboard action. This is how the keys feel when being played. It all has to do with what kind of weighted keys the keyboard uses.... How Much Polyphony Does My Digital Piano Need? - Digital pianos come with a wide range of polyphony from 32-note polyphony to 128-note polyphony and higher. You don't want too low of a polyphony note count, but there's no sense in paying for more than you need. This article will help you determine how many notes of polyphony you need.... Learn to Play Guitar Songs - Everyone has a few favourite songs that they'd love to be able to play on the guitar; the problem for most people though is how you learn to play your favourite songs without spending an eternity learning the basics of guitar playing. One answer is to take an online course. What makes turning to the Internet a good strategy for learning to play your favourite guitar songs is the speed in which you can be up and running.... Classic Rock - The Other Essentials - Ever since Rolling Stone, VH1, and the like began creating top classic rock song lists, debates among enthusiasts have raged in college dorm rooms, city bars and taverns, and in cars on cross-country road trips. Of course, we all are familiar with the usuals: the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," Bob Dylan's "Like a Rolling Stone," and Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven.... Life Story on Jimi Hendrix - Who was the greatest rock and roll guitarist ever? Always and forever the name of Jimi Hendrix will be nominated answering that question. A vastly talented musician and instrumental technician, the legendary Hendrix combined the Blues, Soul, R&B and Rock & Roll into an innovative and mold breaking style.... Oldies Music Lyrics - Know the Songs You Love - The words in oldies music lyrics can easily bring out in you what you've been wanting to say, but couldn't find the words to say on your own. You can listen to any country song by Conway Twitty and find yourself bawling at the end because the words are so truthful and have so much meaning to at least one situation in your life. That is what oldies music lyrics does. It speaks about truth.... The Beatles - Abbey Road Vs Revolver - Between 1966's Revolver and 1969's Abbey Road (the last album The Beatles recorded) there was Sgt. Pepper, Magical Mystery Tour, The White Album, Yellow Submarine, & Let It Be (although it wasn't released until 1970, it had already been recorded.) It's truly incredible how much great music The Beatles recorded in such a short period of time.... Blues and Chicago - The Blues Capitol of the World - Places like Kingston Mines and B.L.U.E.S. are located in the famous Blues Alley District by Halsted and the famous and cozy Rosa's Lounge is a short walk away. Also keeping blues in Chicago going strong are places like Buddy Guys Legends and the historic Checkerboard Lounge on Chicago's South Side... 5 Simple Things You Can Do Before You Buy a Guitar - Today, there's so many brands and styles of guitars to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. Before you trot off to the local music store I recommend doing some private research. Start by making a short checklist.... Get All Your Music All the Time! - How Do You Download Music to an IPod? - Now that you have your brand-new iPod, you might be wondering: How do you download music to an iPod? The answer is simple. It just takes a computer, a little bit of patience, some great music and your trusty little iPod to make your favorite music portable!... Jazz Piano Chords Make a Night Come Alive - Everyone has their favorite style of music that really makes them come alive and no matter what genre is the one that you choose, there is no doubt that jazz music has the ability to delight and infuriate people the world over. Some people are unable to take to this form of music but many people truly adore jazz and would rate it as their favorite genre of all the option available today. There are many great artists making jazz today but for many people, the old jazz standards are what truly appeals to them ... Learn How to Play Jazz Piano - If you are looking for an instrument that is a little bit different but is still immensely fun to play then one of the best instruments could be the piano with all of its different styles. The piano is one of the most endearing and popular instruments of all time and knowing all about playing jazz piano provides many players with endless amount of fun and many great challenges.... How to Make Your Own Rap Beats - Where to Begin - Are you an aspiring hip hop producer that would like to know how to make your own rap beats, but don't know where to begin.? If the answer is yes to this question then you should enjoy this article.... Listen to What You Want, When You Want! - Learn How to Put Songs in Order on iPod - You've loaded the songs, but now you can't figure out how to put them in order! Help is on the way read on!... Get the Answer to One of the Great World Mysteries - How Can I Get Free iTunes For My iPod? - Want to get some great music for your iPod, and get it for free? Here's how!... 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!... Guitar Lessons For Children - Music is something people of all ages should enjoy. If you're child shows interest in learning a musical instrument why not consider the guitar? There are a variety of Guitar lessons for Children, and in this article we'll go over a few of them.... Bottleneck Slide Guitar and the History of the Blues - Slide or bottleneck guitar is a style popularised by the Mississippi Delta blues men of the 1930s. Their influence led to the development of many of the popular musical styles we hear today. The plaintive, haunting sound of slide blues guitar is now a popular soundtrack accompaniment to many well known films, TV programmes and advertisements.... Mick Jagger Biography - A Legend in Classic Rock - May 1971, Mick married Bianca Jagger, who at the time was known as Bianca Perez-Mora DeMacias. About a year later, she gave birth to Jagger's second child, Jade. Jagger's first child, Karis, was born in late 1970 to fellow musician Marsha Hunt. Mick and Bianca divorced in 1980.... How Long Does it Take to Learn Guitar? - Learning to play the guitar is like anything else you wish to become proficient at, the more you practice and the more effort you put in the quicker you'll progress, how long it takes to learn depends on a number of factors. First of all we need to define what's meant when we say play the guitar, do we mean being able to simply strum a few chords or being able to stand on stage and entertain a hundred people with a flawless performance.... Singorama Reviews - One of the best ways to learn how to sing is through online lessons or a special singing software. And when it comes to such resources, nothing compares to Singorama. Singorama is an online service or program which teaches you how to sing in a more professional and beautiful way.... The Kooks - Konk - Overall, the album isn't that bad. It was obviously recorded very well, and has a certain substantial vibe to it that seperates it from typical pop music. The stuff that I like, I really like. The stuff that I don't like well I just don't like it.... Rocket Piano Review - Rated Best Inexpensive Piano Course - According the author of Rocket Piano, Ruth Searle, "you'll discover how to read music, how to improvise, how to play Jazz and Gospel, and how to play with the magic and "feel" of a professional. anywhere." Rocket Piano is perfect for someone that does not wish to spend $150- $200 for an all-video program. It is an excellent, complete, professional, low-cost way to get started with learning to play piano. Read this detailed review before buy.... Learn and Master Piano Review - Affordable Adult Piano Lessons From Grammy Winner - Learn and Master Piano review. Grammy Award winner, Will Barrow, offers a rare opportunity for the average piano student to learn from a world class instructor. This dvd piano lesson series follows the same well thought out recipe that was so effective with Legacy Learning Systems award winning guitar program. Read my detailed review of Learn and Master Piano before you b ... Learn and Master Drums Review - Another Home Run For Legacy Learning Systems? - The Learn And Master Drums dvd course is designed to guide you through the very basics of setting up the drumset to expert playing techniques including improvising over popular songs in several styles of music. Read this detailed review to learn if this video lesson program is another hit for Learning Legacy Systems or just another to avoid.... Acoustic Drums Vs Electronic Drums - OK, I know that acoustic drums are not every drummer's favorite and that electronic drums do have a part to play, BUT, what about the crack, crack that only an acoustic snare can produce. You know, that captivating sound that all drummers love. I try to like the sound of electronic drums, really I do, but when I hear the real thing I am hooked. I'm old school I guess!... Rap Albums - T.I "Paper Trail" Review - Rapper T.I is back with his sixth album release titled "Paper Trail". Even though the Atlanta rapper has had a pretty troubling past year, he still managed to put together and release a 16 track album that has built up a well deserved anticipation.... Karaoke - Reasons to Prevent Yourself From Being the Worst Act of the Night - So it's the office night out and they've gone for a Karaoke Night at a Japanese-styled place, you think you have a fairly decent voice but the pressure is increasing from your mates to give a performance worthy of Leona Lewis! Your behaviour on the night can make or break your karaoke performance.... Bass Guitar Notes and Learning How to Play Them - The bass guitar is like a new kind of animal that we do not know how to care for. To make the beast more accessible we can learn the simplicity behind learning the bass guitar notes.... Voice Health Tips For Singers - If you consider yourself a singer, think about paying attention to your health. There are many environmental causes that could play a part in hurting or weakening your vocal cords, such as first hand or second hand cigarette smoke, dry air and lack of moisture in your surroundings, stressful situations that mean you have to be tense and shout. Your vocal cords should mean a lot to you as they support you in your quest as a singer.... The 10 Best Songs About Ghosts - Face it: we're fascinated by ghosts. Especially this time of year, during the season of Halloween and the Day of the Dead. Whether as metaphors or as intimations of our mortality, you don't need to necessarily believe in ghosts to appreciate them. These ten songs and CDs represent a variety of styles, from somber to playful, from traditional to experimental. But they all share a sure sense of artistry that deals with the dead, the dying, or things departed.... The Best Online Piano Course - Living Your Impossible Dreams - Has music ever been a goal that you thought was out of reach? It doesn't have to be! You can fit the best online piano lessons into your schedule and budget.... Learning Guitar Online, the Right Way - If you decide to learn guitar online, your best option is likely an online guitar membership site where you have several options of style, guitar type and guitar teacher. Most new guitarists do not know what style they are going to prefer, and it is an advantage to be able to switch midstream to a style that suits you best.... Online Guitar Lessons For Kids - Online guitar lessons for kids should keep children interested in what they are doing. Children want to learn to play tunes, so if you find an online guitar site that allows them that while also teaching the basic music theory and how to play the dull stuff needed to learn, then you have solved the problem of teaching them guitar while maintaining their interest.... Learn to Play Guitar - Ten Tips on Learning Guitar - Learning guitar is not difficult, and if you want to learn to play guitar there are some tips that you should follow. These involve both the mental and practical aspects of learning guitar and these 10 tips should help you to learn to play guitar with as much fun as possible.... Learn Guitar - Books, CDs, DVDs Or What Else? - If you want to learn guitar, you have several options, although there is one way that stands above all the others. The power of the internet works to provide guitar membership sites as providing a service superior to any other.... How to Learn Blues Guitar Online - To learn blues guitar you first have to have mastered the basics of guitar playing, and know the pentatonic scale. Then you will be able to understand what a blues not is, and how to flatten or diminish a scale to play blues. That's how to learn blues guitar.... $50,000 Solo Music Performer Guide - Make $50,000 per year performing music as a solo artist. Forget the band member hassles, moving large equipment. Bookings are easy, fun and profitable!... How the Global Wonder of Karaoke First Came About - 'Karappo Okesutra' are several two Japanese words from which the term Karaoke was made and literally translates as 'empty orchestra'. Karaoke is nowadays, seen the world over but in its childhood had a meek start to life. Karaoke was forged from the piano and guitar bar, eminent throughout the world for being the recreation for all anxious out business types in Japan.... Song Guitar Chords - Having the knowledge of song guitar chords can bring you closer to your goal of becoming a great guitar player. Knowing how to finger the chord is not all you need to be knowledgeable. You must understand the chords and know how to strum them.... Become a Radio DJ - Start Your Own Radio Station! - If you have ever dreamed of or just thought it would be cool to be a radio DJ, you can make your dream come true easier now than ever. There are a number of avenues you can take to broadcast yourself. You will first need to decide if you would like to host your own music radio station through the internet, become an internet DJ for a third party or create your own pod casts to voice your opinions and thoughts.... Learning to Play the Guitar With Online Guitar Lessons - Can you learn to play the guitar without hiring a local guitar instructor to show you "the ropes" in person? Yes, yes you can! In fact it's easier than ever before to do just that because of the internet.... Play Guitar Online - 4 Criteria a Good Training Program Should Have - Learning to play guitar online is the latest way to train at your own pace. Learn these top 4 criteria a good course must possess to be worth your time. It could mean the difference between being a maestro and giving up.... Music Can Be a Hobby - A hobby is something that you enjoy doing, something that brings relief of the daily grind and allows you to unwind. Many people turn to music as their form of release. Music is among the most popular of all hobbies. There are several different ways to enjoy music as your hobby. Even if you can't play a single note, music is powerful enough to go above and beyond any limitations that you may impose on yourself. Jump in with both feet and discover the different ways you can enjoy the soothing and sometimes exciting facets of music.... Top 10 Rock-Metal Artists Using Mesa Boogie Amps - An artist's gear says alot about their music. Find out which bands are rocking Mesa Boogie amps.... Marc Moulin - The Jazzman With the Pop Touch - Recently-deceased jazz buff and pop producer Marc Moulin is proof that the two styles can fit together perfectly - in the right hands. His skill was to take the mystery of jazz and consistently shape it into pop formats.... Vintage Acoustic Guitar - A "Sound" Investment - Vintage acoustic guitar investing has become one of the most popular of all collectibles in recent years. Investing in collectibles of all types has provided some of the highest returns over the past few years. Whether it's a 1969 Z-28 Camero muscle car or a 1939 Gibson J-35 "Sunburst" acoustic guitar, today's baby boomers are flocking to the collectibles market.... Music Helps in Relieving Stress - Music is a significant mood-changer and reliever of stress, working on many levels at once. The entire human energetic system is extremely influenced by sounds, the physical body and chakra centers respond specifically to certain tones and frequencies. Special consideration should be given to the positive effects of one actually playing or creating music themselves.... Fingerpicking - A Technique For Many Genres - The act of playing a guitar can be divided into three basic techniques: strumming, or brushing the fingers over the strings to create chords; flatpicking, or picking individuals notes with a plectrum; and fingerpicking, or picking the strings directly with the fingertips, fingernails or picks attached to the fingers. This last technique, fingerpicking, is also referred to as fingerstyle guitar, although this term can refer to the music produced as well as the technique of producing it. Fingerpicking is useful in that it allows the artist to perform several musical elements simultaneously.... Double Neck Guitars - A Two in One Scenario - A double neck guitar looks like a set of Siamese twins. With two separate and distinct necks and a single, wider-than-average body, the instrument really does appear to be two independent entities joined by a common body. This description is, in fact, not too far from the truth.... The Portuguese Guitar - A Modern Cittern - The guitar has a seemingly endless number of incarnations, no doubt due to the instruments lengthy history and wide geographical use. One such incarnation is the Portuguese guitar, a plucked instrument with twelve strings strung in six courses of two strings each. The instrument is noticeably smaller than a standard classical guitar, has a distinctive tuning mechanism (more on this later) and its body is more rounded, or "pear-shaped.... Guitar Inlay - Beautiful and Useful - There are lots of reasons that people opt to learn to play the guitar rather than another instrument. It may have to do with a preference for country music over that of orchestras. They may be drawn to the potential volume of the electric guitar or the portability of its acoustic cousin.... Tenor Guitars - More Common Than You Realize - At first glance, a tenor guitar does not appear to differ greatly from a standard classical acoustic or electric guitar. The tenor's shape is (usually) similar to the more standard models, and so is its size. Upon closer inspection, however, a careful observer will note that this instrument has only four strings, as opposed to the six usually sported by guitars.... Pickups - Humbuckers, Piezos & Hexes - Certainly, if presented with an acoustic guitar and an electric guitar, most people can identify which is which. After all, while the acoustic instrument has a large hole in the middle, the body of the electric instrument is smooth and apparently solid. (Some electric guitars are solid core, some are hollow and some are a combination of both, but that is beside the point in this instance).... Styles of Piano Music - If you are studying the piano, you'll find that there are many different styles of piano music out there today. Usually it is a great idea to learn as many styles as you can if you want to master the piano, and learning all of them is a great idea. When you are knowledgeably about various styles of music for the piano, you are able to play in a variety of styles yourself and it also helps you learn to improvise. Let's take a look at some of the most popular styles out there that you'll want to study and learn to play.... The Sound Effects of the Electric Guitar - When the electric guitar was originally created back in the 1930s, the main intent was simply to create an instrument that could be heard over the increasingly large jazz orchestras. It is highly doubtful that the instrument's inventors could ever have imagined the uses to which their creation would someday be put. The modern electric guitar is a source of an apparently unending array of tones, pitches and sounds.... The "Beating Guitar" of Italy - The battente guitar is also known as the chitarre battente, which in Italian, translates literally as "beating guitar." (One can only assume that the verb in this translation refer to the action used to play the guitar rather than the instrument's use as a club.) At first glance, the battente guitar is very similar to the common classical guitar.... Flattop Vs Archtop Guitars - Sound Holes and Soundboards - An explanation of how an archtop guitar differs from a flattop instrument. A brief history of the former instrument and a list of the modern models defining characteristics.... The Advantages of the Modern Ten-String Guitar - When comparing a ten-string guitar to a standard classical six-string guitar, I'm afraid that first analogy that occurs to me is that of the recent mutant frogs. These amphibians, as the result of nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from farms and ranches, have grown extra legs.... The Tambourine - The Unknown Drum - I have to admit it, I did not know that the tambourine was originally, and sometimes still is, a type of drum. I mean, it's obviously a percussion instrument, anyone can see that. But it wasn't until I started to look at the surprising variety of tambourines in the world that I realized that it is, at least in its classic form, a drum.... The Features of the Common Keyboard - There is a great deal of difference between a musical synthesizer used by professional musicians and an electronic keyboard used by a typical amateur. While the former is an electronic instrument capable of producing a variety of sounds through the generation and combination of signals of varying frequencies, the latter is basically an inexpensive sampler. The difference between a sampler and a synthesizer is that a sampler does not create sounds from scratch, but rather starts with multiple recordings and plays them back in various sound configurations.... Conga Drums - A Confusing But Moving Family - Conga drums are an integral part of most Latin American music. In North America, everyone has heard of a conga line and unfortunately, most of us have been forced to join one at one point or another, often during a wedding reception. But the music of the conga is far too diverse to be pigeonholed as wedding reception music.... The Drumhead - From Rawhide to Kevlar - If you're anything like me, you think of a drum as a single entity, an easily definable instrument of simple construction. Yet the fact is that drums really consist of at least three separate and distinct parts: the shell, the "hoop" or "rim" and the drumhead. And it is this last component that produces the sounds we all associate with the drum, the rolls and resonances that so strongly characterize the instrument.... Luthiers - Creators of Beautiful Music - Beauty is only skin deep. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.... Pickguards - It's What's Outside That Counts - Guitars are made up of many parts and pieces. Fingerboards, soundboards, strings, headstocks-all of these components are essential to a guitar and all have an affect on the instrument's music. Yet there is at least one piece of the guitar that has absolutely no influence on the sound of the instrument: the pickguard.... Grand Piano - Choosing an Acoustic Piano - There are a lot of options when choosing an acoustic piano. Verticals come in a variety of sizes and then there is the baby grand and grand piano. When choosing an instrument, factors to consider include purpose, ability, affordability and space.... Truss Rods - Good Posture For Guitars - There are a great many physical components that make up a guitar. Some, such as strings and fingerboards, are obvious. Others, like nuts, are less apparent, but they are still visible.... The Mellotron - A Child of the 60s - The word "mellotron" (the word is also a trademark and therefore sometimes capitalized) sounds to me like some kind of robot that would be encountered on the original Star Trek series. It's not, of course, but is rather an electro-mechanical polyphonic (able to produce more than one note simultaneously) keyboard. The only resemblance between this instrument and Star Trek is that they are both the progeny of that age of experimentation, the 1960s.... Guitar Amps - For the "Plugged" Performance - In recent years, there has been a respectable surge in the popularity of "unplugged" performances. Such exhibitions, as one might assume from the name, feature artists in small venues performing acoustically for small audiences. One interesting aspect to these performances is that sometimes the artists perform on electric guitars without using amplifiers.... How to Make the Body of a Frame Drum - Making the body of a frame drum isn't too difficult. People need to make them for various reasons; a class project, a certain authenticity in their musical instruments, or just because they think it's cool. At any rate, it's not that hard.... Guitar Frets - Not Always a Straight Shot - Most people do not realize the full significance of the little metal bars that span the width of most guitar necks. Some assume that they are simply for decorative purposes. Others believe them to indicate the locations at which a guitarist must place his or her fingers.... The Many Sounds of the Drum - There are dozens, perhaps hundreds, of different kinds of drums existing in the world today. Rather like a Dr. Seuss book, there are tall ones, short ones, fat ones, skinny ones, loud ones, soft ones, light ones, heavy ones.... The Award For Most Improved - The Electronic Drum - There are lots of different associations that can be made with the word "drum." Depending on your age, where in the world you are from and what kind of music you listen to, you may picture anything from a Caribbean steel drum to a Chinese "fou" drum when you hear that word. Yes, there are a great many faces to the instrument commonly known as "drum.... Harp Guitars - A Strange Breed - Harp guitars are extremely interesting and odd-looking instruments. Quite frankly, if a guitar and a harp were to have a baby, it would look like this instrument: hence the name, I suppose. It is difficult to describe a harp guitar, far better that one should actually look the instrument up.... Vinyl Manufacturing - Meet Moritz Illner From Duophonic - A short interview with Moritz Illner, founder of Duoponic. We asked him some questions about the vinyl manufacturing process.... Never, Ever Phone in the Gig - You May Be Sorry - Slow nights can foster a bad attitude. But when you keep giving your very best it pays off very well. Here is an example... The Importance of Music in Development - In recent years, more people are booking their children into music tuition, or are taking up new instruments themselves. Most of them will never be Yehudi Menuhin. So why do they do it? Simple - because there is a myriad of reasons for playing music, other than "being the best". Discover the mental, emotional, spiritual, social and health benefits of music.... Drummers of the Swing Jazz Era - Rock and roll artists have a tendency to think that they invented the concept of rebellion. That before their genre came along, everything was goody-two-shoes and Miss Manners. What they forget is that the music industry has always been a place of innovation a source of social uproar.... The Future of the Music Industry - For a long time vinyl was the preferred format for music. However, at some point the CD came along and became the dominating format. But, as is clear, the CD has always been a format based on compromises. It is a digital format, but with limited capability to take advantage of the potential of digital music.... The Goblet Drum of the Middle East - Upon entering the term "goblet drum" into my search engine, the first thing that pops up is a picture of a simbati from Egypt. Despite the fact that I know it is a musical instrument, I am immediately struck by its physical beauty more than its musical potential. With a background the color of lapis lazuli and an intricate design of birds and flowers, this chalice-shaped hand drum would not look out of place in an alcove designed for a work of art.... The Guitar Solo and Rock and Roll - The image of a lead electric guitarist rocking out on a solo is probably one of the most ubiquitous images associated with the rock and roll industry. Whether you associate rock guitar solos with the afros, fringe and political turmoil of Jimi Hendrix's age or the spandex, makeup and general debauchery of the 1980s, these musical masterpieces are undeniably part of the American rock and roll heritage. Of course, guitar solos can be and are used in any kind of music, and genres like jazz, swing and blues regularly make use of them.... Drum Machines - More Prevalent Than You Think - When most people think of a synthesizer, they think of a machine used to reproduce the sounds of a piano via different electric frequencies-a keyboard. I know this is what I associate with the term. Yet synthesizers can be put to many different uses.... DJing Success - Success has nothing to do with being lucky. If someone succeeds it is for a very good reason. Success does not happen overnight. You have to believe in yourself. When you make mistakes you should learn from them! Stay focused on what your goals are as a DJ.... Steel Drums - An Ongoing Legacy - If asked what they think of in association with the Caribbean, different people will probably tender wildly different answers: the sun, the beach, the food, the sheer sense of relaxation and of course, the alcohol. Yes, for those lucky enough to include the islands of the Caribbean among their vacation getaways, the islands boast a veritable plethora of pleasures and pastimes. And one of those pastimes is to while away the afternoon, sipping a pina colada, while listening to the incredible music of a steel drum band.... The Sound Pressure Level Meter and You - If you've ever lived in an apartment complex, or in a college dorm for that matter, it's almost a given that at some point, you've had to deal with noise neighbors. Loud footsteps, late night vacuuming sprees, noisy parties and of course, sound systems loud enough to break your windows. And if you're like me, you've wondered, "Don't they realize how LOUD they're being?... Famous Acoustic Guitarists of the 20th Century - There is no denying that electric guitars have a certain sexy allure. After all, crowds of screaming teenage fans can't be wrong, can they? Don't answer that.... Roots Manuva Slime & Reason Album Review - Just to let you guys know, I live in the land down under and there's no doubt that we here in Australia don't get much access to British Hip Hop. Yeah, we occasionally get a Dizzee Rascal tour, but on the whole, there ain't much.... Seven-String Guitars - A Niche Instrument - The most common number of strings on a guitar is six. This number is simply the result of the natural evolution in the instrument, which has undergone an unknowable number of transformations over the past 5000 years or so. Of course, while six may be the most common number of strings on the modern guitar, it is hardly the only number.... Copyright © 2008, Chicago Best Price. All Rights Reserved. |