Posted on May 05, 2011 under Uncategorized |
Doesn’t everyone remember how common music was in elementary school? Most of us learn to sing the ABCs, or perhaps did math while clapping. When was it that we forgot our very basic education? The love of listening to and playing music is ingrained in us, like the love for our parents or husband or wife. That’s why there are so many music sites online. It’s hard to visit them all, even though satellite internet from http://get.wildblue.com/ lets you listen to and download songs faster than dial-up.
However, sometimes we forget our love for playing instruments and then think, “Well, I’m too old to learn it now.” Well, that’s not necessarily true.
Music can be found in every culture, even if one form may sound very different from another. Music is played in almost every religion today. It nourishes our souls, brings back our memories and reminds us of the good times. If reading this inspired something in you I strongly encourage you to pick that guitar up, go take some singing lessons, and go for your dream because it’s never too late.
Haven’t you ever heard the number one killer is stress? Many of us need relief from the stress of our day jobs. How about doing something you love in your free time? Can anyone think of a better relief than to just go for a drive and listen to music? When’s the last time everyone went dancing? But even better, dance in the living room?
Music is the best remedy I’ve ever heard of. It’s good for the soul and body as well. It’s exercise, it’s deep breathing, stress relief, and it brings people together.
Posted on Sep 10, 2011 under Uncategorized |
Individuals that obtain music degrees have a plethora of options once they graduate. People that major in music have the ability to focus on different areas because music is such a diverse art form.
Some graduates of music make preparations to teach the gift of musicianship to others. This is diverse because there are a variety of instruments to focus on. Individuals also have the ability to choose different aspects like choral, band, or theatrical musicals.
Other people may endeavor into music production. This is a much more difficult to transition into, but it is Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Aug 29, 2011 under Uncategorized |
The Sousaphone is one of the most popular instruments in the history of the marching band. It is named after one of the greatest composers of marches, John Phillip Sousa. It is the instrument that is the marching equivalent of the Tuba and it is responsible for playing the bass notes in the marching band. Without the low end the marching band’s sound just really will not have the desired effect. If you play the Sousaphone, it is important that you take care of your instrument as well so it can last through Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Aug 15, 2011 under Uncategorized |
Improvising on any type of music is a whole lot of fun, and is a great learning tool for anyone who wants to improve his or her skills. One particular type of music is both incredibly fun, and filled with challenges unique to the genre. This music is funk, and here are two tips for improvising over funky music that will help any soloist to a great degree.
The first, and perhaps most important, tip Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Nov 18, 2010 under Current News |
On Nov 16, Apple posted an announcement on its website saying “Tomorrow is just another day. That you’ll never forget.” Below it were four clocks with suspiciously-placed hands. Speculation ran rampant over what the announcement would besome suspected it was the rumored addition of 90-second song previews, while others hoped for some sort of cloud storage capability (pointing to the “never forget” phrasing as a clue). When some news outlets posted that the actual announcement was that the Beatles catalogue was being added to iTunes, it seemed too anticlimactic to believe. Undeterred, however, Apple went ahead and confirmed it. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Oct 10, 2010 under CD Review, Current News |
Neil Young Le NoiseThe fact that Neil Young can release his 33rd full-length solo studio album at the age of 64 and still have it sound fresh and exciting is enough recommendation for anybody to check it out. Opener “Walk With Me” features more distortion than we’ve heard in a while, and when Young’s distinctive voice booms out over it, you get an instant flashback to the days of Crazy Horse and Buffalo Springfield. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted on Oct 07, 2010 under Current News, Rare Instruments |
John Lennon’s birthday is coming up on October 9the legendary singer, songwriter, and guitarist would have been 70 this year. In commemoration of the event, and at the request of Lennon’s widow Yoko Ono, Gibson is taking a trip back in time and recreating the singer’s iconic first guitar. The J-160E (which Lennon couldn’t afford on his own, co-signing with manager Brian Epstein) will be reproduced in all its glory in three different variations. Read the rest of this entry »