Music Articles from Digestopia.com

Has Hip-Hop Become One Subject

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:31 -0400

Hip-hop has changed much through the years. Currently in the mainstream only one part of hip-hop is expressed. Some claim because of this hip-hop is dead. Is this true?

The Spirit of Hip-Hop

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:32 -0400

Faith and Hip-Hop have one voice as heard on Radio-One's Spirit of Hip-Hop broadcast.

The History of Hip-Hop

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:32 -0400

The history of hip-hop is more then just baggy clothes and flashy jewelry! It was a voice of an era and more importantly a platform for getting those voices heard. Do you know the history of hip hop?

To Find Yourself In Your Song Writing

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:33 -0400

Are you there somewhere? I mean in the music you compose. How can you be creative in your songwriting and leave the imprints of your heart in the music you compose?

Song Writing: Is it Hard or Easy to Write a Song?

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:33 -0400

Do you feel that it is easy to write songs? Can anyone be creative? A song is the end product produced by stimulating your song writing powers in many different ways. Let's take a look!

Songwriting: The Art of Writing a Good Song

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:34 -0400

Did you know that good songwriting is often the key to establishing a successful music career? But more than that, it can be fun! When you write a song you are able to express yourself in new and creative ways. Whether you're sad, happy, angry, or in love...with words, you can fly!

The Sanjaya Controversy

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:34 -0400

Even for those people who don't watch American Idol, it's nearly impossible not to know who Sanjaya is - he's all over the news. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if President Bush - in lieu of devising a timetable to pull US troops out of Iraq - just devises a timetable to pull Sanjaya off of American Idol. We, as a culture, seem to be a little Sanjaya obsessed.

Booted Idol interview: Gina Glocksen

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:35 -0400

Access Hollywood interview with the latest booted Idol hopeful, Gina Glocksen, at the new Top of the Rock observatory at Rockefeller Center.

Eye To Eye: Sheryl Crow's Breast Cancer Battle

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:36 -0400

Singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a year ago. She talks with Harry Smith about her fight against the disease.

Taylor Hicks Rehearsal

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:37 -0400

Taylor Hicks gears up for his club tour, and lets us listen in on rehearsals.

Snoop Dogg: Shake That... Uncensored Featuring Tiffany Foxx

Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:08:38 -0400

Snoop Dogg brings the action and Tiffany Foxx elevates writhing around on red leather to an art form in this UNCENSORED cut from the compilation album Welcome to tha Chuuch from KOCH Records. So drop those panties, arch your back and Shake That Shit! Watch out for the special cameo from Warren G just chillin' with hot ass chicks ready to get it on!

American Idol 2007: Predictions For Season Six

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:39 -0500

Okay, so the top 24 are in and we are now all wondering who just might be our next American Idol for 2007. Last year, when Taylor Hicks took the 2006 Idol crown he had the planet of great luck, Jupiter, transiting his Venus, which increased his popularity as well as helped to hoist him into Idol history.

American Idol is the Best

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:40 -0500

American Idol is one of the most watched programs in the United States. American Idol is a singing competition, which started out in the year June 2002. In this program, the contestants who believe that they can become an idol come to perform in front of the three judges.

Antonella Barba: From Jersey Girl to American Idol Sensation

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:40 -0500

Take a look at the topic of much water cooler gossip - Antonella Barba - American Idol season 6 contestant.

American Idol: The Antonella Barba Situation

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:41 -0500

This whole Antonella Barba thing has gotten way, way, way out of control. Think about it. This is an American Idol contestant, a 20-year old girl, who has done absolutely nothing wrong. Yet, people are calling for her head. Here's the situation for those of you who don't follow online gossip blogs.

Antonella Barba SUCKS: JERSEY IDOL SLUT XXX

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:42 -0500

I thought this was a singing contest! What is this girl doing there? She sucks....literally! What the Buck?

O'Reilly: AI Antonella Barba and her internet photos

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:42 -0500

Coverage of Antonella Barba and how people get exposed to the internet via friends, etc. Seems the sex pictures are fake but that's not reported here, yet.

Access Interview: Antonella Barba speaks out

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:43 -0500

Tony Potts interviews recently booted American Idol hopefuls Antonella Barba and Jared Cotter.

American Idol Judge: Simon Cowell's Medieval Stoning

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:39:44 -0500

In this 60 Minutes clip, American Idol judge Simon Cowell tells CNN's Anderson Cooper everything should be shown on TV, jokingly adding that public executions would have no ads but sponsorship.

7 Tips to Improve Your Singing Voice

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:07 -0500

Are you more of a William Hung than a Kelly Clarkson? Or are you a decent singer-and wish you were a little better? Whatever your vocal skill, these tips for improving your singing voice are sure to get you singing and sounding much better.

Techniques for Singing Soulfully

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:09 -0500

Many people feel that when they sing from the heart or from the soul, they have an experience where they are uplifted from their everyday selves and get in touch with a deeper reality at the core of their being. This article suggests some practical techniques to use in order to sing from the heart.

Improve Your Singing Career Potential

Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:59:09 -0500

Important skills to have as a singer from reading to music to getting voice lessons, this article cover what you can do to improve your potential as a singer.

Tips on Making a Music Video

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:53 -0500

Editing requires the know-how of placing pieces of visual content into a form that appeases and resonates with the music that is chosen.

DIY Music Video: Do It Yourself!

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:54 -0500

With the falling price of digital video cameras and the rise of PC video editing software, producing your own music video is definitely something most every musician can afford to do these days. All you need is a DV (Digital Video) camera, DV tapes, a location to shoot at, a PC, editing software (ala Adobe Premiere), and well, a band!

Why Is Audio Mastering Important?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:55 -0500

If you have read my last article, What does an audio engineer do when mastering music?, you already know what is involved in the professional mastering process. To re-cap what that article said to all who haven't read it, the mastering process adds polish to your songs and makes them sonically cohesive.

What Does An Audio Engineer Do When Mastering Music?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:55 -0500

So you're a musician that just recorded your first album. You probably went into a recording studio and played all of your parts a couple of times, with the audio engineer handling all of the technical stuff. As far as you know, they should be able to take all the parts they recorded, burn it to a disc, and then it should be ready to press.

How To Make Big Money With Your Band

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:12:56 -0500

Being a musician for many years now, all I ever wanted to do was to be able to make a good living by doing what I can't do without, which is performing and writing music. It's a blessing to be on a stage looking out over a big room full of people to share your music with. You'll never experience a feeling like it. Just the satisfaction of knowing that for that moment in time you are completely understood. It's extremely gratifying and addictive.

Big Band Swing: How It All Started

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:48 -0500

Every band in New York would stop in at the Savoy either to take part in the battle of the bands, or just have a drink and check out the King. Through the 30's the list of musicians that frequented the club is a who's who of the swing era; Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa - just imagine being there!

The History Of Music: From Grunts To Guitars

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:49 -0500

Where did music begin, and where is it going? How did we get to the type of music we have today? Is radio and recorded music improving music? This piece examines the history of music, and provides predictions for the types of music to expect in the future.

The History of Jazz

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:49 -0500

Jazz is one of the most historic and popular genres of music and also one of the most complex. Over the years jazz has been a been a great icon of the world and has produced some of the greatest musicians of all time, it has also lead to many other musicial genres. To find out more about the history of jazz read on.

How to Write a Melody: Intuitive Melody Writing Decisions You Make

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:50 -0500

How to write a melody is for many songwriters an intuitive process. If you are one of these intuitive melody writers, you just close your eyes, forget about everything else and just do it. But actually, just doing it does involve many intuitive evaluations and decisions---more than you might realize.

Make a Commitment to Write Music Everyday

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:50 -0500

Are you an aspiring songwriter or a composer? Do you want to be a professional in the music business? The only way to become a professional is to do what professionals do. Pros develop good habits and they make no excuses. As a songwriters - composers, music is your product to market and the only way you are going develop a decent music library is to write everyday.

Write a Song Today: The Songwriter's Way of Thinking

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:51 -0500

Is there ever a right time to write a song? So many songwriters have asked me, can you write whenever you want? Well, the answer is a resounding YES. You can indeed. But let's be real, what if your mum was in hospital or you just went though a divorce, then what? What if you simply weren't in the mood? Well, here's the secret.

Kenny Chesney Talks About His Annulment

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:51 -0500

Kenny Chesney explains his annulment from Renee Zellweger for the first time and denies the rumors it fostered. Anderson Cooper profiles Chesney, this Sunday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

Not Too Late for Norah Jones

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:52 -0500

Norah Jones discusses her latest album, Not Too Late. She says people should feel free to develop their own interpretations of her music.

Eye to Eye: Norah Jones on Her Musical Style

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 15:45:53 -0500

In a 60 Minutes interview with Katie Couric, Grammy Award-winning singer Norah Jones talks about her musical style and the unique sound of her voice.

Top Ten American Idols Ever

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:21 -0500

American Idol boasts the largest audience in the history of the United States. It seems like everyone I've ever met not only watches the show, but is passionate about it.

Jason Sundance Head: American Idol Contestant Fan Site

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:23 -0500

Read information about Jason Sundance Head, the contestant on American Idol who has a chance to win it all. Can he be in the top 24, 12, or even top 3?

American Idol: A Celebration of Failure

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:24 -0500

All Hail American Idol, the king of creating tomorrow's next bubble gum loser pop star!

American Idol Auditions

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:24 -0500

Two auditioners who've got their moves down!

The Ataris: Not Capable of Love

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:25 -0500

Not Capable of Love is the first single from the long-awaited new Ataris album Welcome the Night, in stores February 20th!

The Grammys Are Coming 2.11.07: Vote Now For Your Pick!

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:25 -0500

Don't forget to log onto www.cbs.com to help choose the singer you want to see sing with Justin Timberlake this Sunday on The Grammys. The Recording Academy announced today that current multi-nominees singer/songwriter James Blunt and rapper T.I. will perform on the 49th Annual GRAMMY Awards, and six-time GRAMMY winners Earth, Wind and Fire will join previously announced performers Mary J. Blige and Ludacris in an electrifying special GRAMMY segment. Presenters added to the all-star lineup include multi-GRAMMY winners Burt Bacharach, Natalie Cole, and Reba McEntire, rapper/actor Common as well as actors Alyson Hannigan and Cobie Smulders (How I Met Your Mother), actress/singer Mandy Moore, Academy Award winner Quentin Tarantino, and actor Luke Wilson. The music industry's premier event will take place live on Sunday, Feb. 11, at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles and will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 Surround Sound on the CBS Television Network at 8 p.m. (ET/PT). The show also will be supported on radio via Westwood One worldwide and XM Satellite Radio, and covered online at GRAMMY.yahoo.com.

Katharine McPhee and Rachael Ray

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 14:50:26 -0500

Idol's Katharine McPhee shows off her other talents with Rachael Ray! For more, visit www.rachaelrayshow.com.

How To Copyright Sound Recordings

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:46 -0500

Learn how to grow your fan base and get those fans to your shows. After all, your fans are your life!

Growing Your Fan Base and Getting People to Your Shows

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:47 -0500

Don't lose potential income on your original sound recordings. Find out how to copyright them before it is too late!

How Do I Record And Create MP3s From Home?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:47 -0500

There used to be no substitution for a good recording job done in a professional recording studio. Now with the rising popularity of digital PC recording and the low cost of recording software, many people are re-thinking the idea of home recording.

How Long Can Rock Musicians Expect To Live?

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:48 -0500

When rock musicians die young, it's sad and a waste of talent. But when they die at 60 or later, as one of Pink Floyd's founding members did recently, should we rejoice?

Wolf Parade: I'll Believe in Anything

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:49 -0500

Wolf Parade's video for I'll Believe in Anything from their album Apologies to the Queen Mary that you can get by clicking the link below. This video was made possible by the sweet sweet sweetness of Canadian Factor Grants and the direction of Matt Moroz.

Sub Pop Records: Freewave

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:49 -0500

Sub Pop recently came up with a brand new format that will hopefully sweep the nation's music stores into a frenzy, this phenomenon is called the freewave. With appearances by The Shins, Kinski, Mudhoney, and many of the employees of Sub Pop Records who helped to invent the freewave, this video should help you learn a little bit more about what exactly the free wave is.

Wolf Parade: Modern World

Mon, 05 Feb 2007 17:04:50 -0500

Modern World by Wolf Parade from their album Apologies to the Queen Mary. This video was directed and designed by the uber-talented Adam Bizanski.

Snoop Dogg: The Blue Carpet Treatment

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:22 -0500

This article will give the reader some insight about Snoop Dogg's brand new album.

Bob Dylan: The True American Idol

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:26 -0500

Dylan began his musical career in the nineteen sixties, before the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Ironically, he shaped American popular music, without even intending to do so.

P!nk: Pink Posters Encourage Women To Be Smart and Sexy: Not Stupid Girls

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:27 -0500

The artist P!NK exploded on the rock music scene in 2000. As her music and image have developed, the depth of the messages behind the music has also grown tremendously. In response sales of Pink posters and albums to her rapidly growing fan base have skyrocketed. This article by Rock Poster Review provides a glimpse into the world of P!nk - the rock music icon and the woman.

The Justin Timberlake Story

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:28 -0500

Justin Timberlake was born on January 31, 1981 and is a Grammy Award winning singer. He first became famous as the lead singer of the 1990's pop band 'N Sync and later released a solo album in 2002 entitled Justified, selling over seven million copies worldwide.

Songwriting: Developing An Idea: The Dreaded Second Verse

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:28 -0500

The second verse makes you think about the chorus differently. That's key to retaining the listener's interest and lets you know you've really done your job.

Snoop Dogg: Vato from The Blue Carpet Treatment

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:29 -0500

The Blue Carpet Treatment sounds like it was a blast to record, with cameos from R. Kelly, Damian Junior Gong Marley, Jaimee Foxx and The Game. The best cameo, though, comes from Cypress Hill's B-Real on Vato, a hook-laden ghetto tale about deceit and drama. Vato you won’t believe what they saw, I saw these pack a guys and they act real hard… (And what they do?) They twisted fingers say you know who we are… He said: I dont give a fuck I’m Snoop Doggy Dogg … (Ah huh) They kept phucking and it went too far, So Snoopy he went straight to the trunk of his car (And what he get?), he got his gun and they start running hard, he started firing and then he just charged…PLOW!!!

Bob Dylan: Like A Rolling Stone

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:30 -0500

Once upon a time you dressed so fine. You threw the bums a dime in your prime, didn't you? People'd call, say, Beware doll, you're bound to fall. You thought they were all kiddin' you. You used to laugh about. Everybody that was hangin' out. Now you don't talk so loud. Now you don't seem so proud. About having to be scrounging for your next meal.

Justin Timberlake: SexyBack

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:31 -0500

Whether or not sexy is truly back, it is obvious that dance music is back in the pop world with a vengeance for the summer of 2006. Justin Timberlake had the opportunity to lead the charge, but I fear SexyBack is just too weak of a song to sustain the interest of pop fans over the long term. That digitally distorted voice does grab your attention, but it soon wears thin.

Pink: Stupid Girls

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 14:55:33 -0500

Pink's video for the new single Stupid Girls has touched a nerve, and she has deservedly received praise for taking on shallow, destructive images of young women. Separate from the images however, does the recording hold up? The answer is yes. It is not musically unique, but it is brilliant at aggressively asserting its point while remaining radio friendly.

James Brown: Say It Loud

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:44 -0500

James Brown was a gutsy performer who wasn't afraid to challenge social taboos. In an era when African Americans were referred to as colored, it took the meteoric James to seize the microphone and electrify America with Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud. His sheer raw power commanded attention, and the tight rhythms his back-up musicians perfected, added to a primal power that was impossible to ignore.

A Vibrant Homage to Mr. Dynamite A.K.A James Brown: The Godfather of Soul Music

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:45 -0500

James Brown died on Christmas day, 2006. His music tremendously influenced my life. This is a tribute to the brilliant artist he actually was.

James Brown: I Feel Good

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:45 -0500

Ebony magazine asked the question was James Brown the most influential black man in America? He toured Vietnam he met with Nixon not that he thought Dick Nixon was a great guy but because he thought it was better to talk then not talk and how many conflicts could be averted with that mature attitude today? He toured Vietnam not because he supported the war but because he saw thousands of black troops and no black entertainment acts on the USO tours.

Do You Wish You Knew How to Sing Better?

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:46 -0500

Do you want to learn how to sing or just how to sing better? You may not be aware of it but it's likely a case of learning how to sing better for most of us. It's not that absolutely everyone can sing, but most of us can if we take a sensible approach to trying.

James Brown: Early Stuff

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:47 -0500

Watch video clips of James Brown early music. James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as The Godfather of Soul, and The Hardest Working Man in Show Business, was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th-century popular music.

James Brown: Olympia 1966

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:48 -0500

It’s easy to see Brown in his prime in this classic video of James Brown's 1966 theater performance.

James Brown: Sex Machine

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 12:51:48 -0500

After the legendary Live at the Apollo and the even better Love Power Peace: Live at the Olympia, James Brown could be forgiven if this 1970 live set disappoints. But this is Brother James, so skip the forgiveness. Sex Machine is the bomb, capturing a thrilling moment in Brown's funky revolution. The disc features 12 hot and sweaty, and sometimes slinky, live cuts recorded with the James Brown Band in 1969, plus three more studio jams (including a 10-minute title track) with his next band, the great JB's. Can I get into it? James shouts at the top. Oh man--does he even have to ask?

Do You Want to be a Rock Star

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:08 -0500

Everybody dreams of being a Rock Star when they grow up, out of a million, you would be lucky if one of those people become a real Rock Star. But I show you how to greatly increase your chances of being discovered.

The Secret Art of Writing a Professional Sounding Rap Song

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:08 -0500

In this article you will see many aspects and tools to help you write a professional sounding rap song. Some of these aspects deal with syllables and some of the tools deal with ways to find words that rhyme. It is a short read filled with a lot of useful information.

The Four Elements of Hip-Hop

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:09 -0500

This article outlines how BET's first annual hip-hop award show reflected the original elements of hip-hop as well as recognized exceptional work and contribution to the hip-hop genre.

Rock and Hip-Hop: Two Worlds That Need a Drastic Change, No?

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:10 -0500

The world of music today is at a standstill. Change is needed in many places.

Recoil: New Album in 2007

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:10 -0500

Alan Wilder's RECOIL. New album coming in 2007. Alan Charles Wilder (born 1 June 1959 in Hammersmith, West London, England) is an electronic musician, composer, arranger and record producer. He is best known as a former member of Depeche Mode. He is also the founder of an electronic music project named Recoil. Recoil started as a side project to Depeche Mode, but when he left the latter in 1995, it evolved into Wilder's primary project. Wilder has also provided production and remixing services to the bands Nitzer Ebb, and Curve.

CSS: Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:11 -0500

CSS, Sao Paulo Brazil's favorite party rockers, are coming to the US this summer for their first very big very booty shaking tour of the states to celebrate the July 11th release of their new album Cansei De Ser Sexy (Portuguese for tired of being sexy). While they are on the road they are going to be keeping an up to date video blog on their American experiences that you will be able to check out by subscribing to this channel. This is their spanking hot new video for the oh so hooky song Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above, get into it.

The Shins: Phantom Limb

Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:15:13 -0500

The Shins new video for the song Phantom Limb is directed by Patrick Daughters and features the best school play ever! The song is from their upcoming album *Wincing The Night Away* out January 23rd 2007.

Singer Chris Brown

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:09:58 -0500

Singer Chris Brown, only 16, yet he's mature enough to bring a refreshing voice to music. Singer Chris Brown has been writing and producing his very own songs since he was 14 years old. In March 2006, singer Chris Brown has begun his acting career.

Mariah Carey

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:00 -0500

Mariah Carey is an American pop singer born on March 27, 1970, at Long Island. In 2006, after 16 years of career, Mariah Carey would have sold about 165 million albums in the world and rank 17 titles #1 in the US charts.

Britney Spears

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:00 -0500

Britney Spears is an US singer, born December 2, 1981 in Kentwood Louisiana. On January 12 1999, the first Britney Spears album Baby One More Time is released. Even if no specific date was given, the next Britney Spears album is expected for early 2007.

Beyonce Knowles Biography

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:01 -0500

Leader of the music band Destiny's Child, Beyonce Knowles sings and co-composes the songs. In 2003, Beyonce Knowles starts her solo music career with album Dangerously in Love; Beyonce Knowles album wins a record of 5 Grammy Awards. Beyonce Knowles begins her film career with major roles in Austin Powers in Goldmember and The Fighting Temptations, all both in 2002.

Blink-182 and Selling Out

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:02 -0500

There is a prominent feeling that when a band decides to grow up and write more about real life, adult situations they have become a better band. A good case of this can be seen in the popular pop band blink-182.

The Raconteurs: Hands

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:02 -0500

Watch the music video of Hands by The Raconteurs from their Broken Boy Soldies album.

Sugarcult: Do It Alone from Employee of the Month

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:03 -0500

Keep those ears open for Sugarcult's Do It Alone as featured in Dane Cook's Employee of the Month.

Madonna: Behind the Scenes

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:03 -0500

Check out some behind the scenes footage as Madonnna rehearses for her NBC special!

Moby featuring Debbie Harry: New York New York

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 15:10:04 -0500

Official video for New York New York by Moby featuring Debbie Harry from the album Go - The Very Best Of Moby

Guitar Lessons: Learning to Make Chord Changes

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:05 -0500

How quickly can your fretting hand switch from one chord to another? The speed and confidence you have in making chord changes is key to mastering the guitar and successfully playing the instrument.

Guitar Lessons: Musical Expression Starts from Within

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:06 -0500

All those scales, chords and hours of practice are just to provide you with the tool you need for self-expression. My musical journey will never end, but my ability to explore is now at warp speed.

Guitar Lessons: Sliding Technique

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:06 -0500

Sliding is another legato technique used by all guitarist. They are very simple to learn.

Eddie Ojeda: Twisted Sister Songs Guitar Lesson DVD

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:07 -0500

Twisted Sister guitarist Eddie fingers Ojeda gives Twisted fans throughout the world up close and personal lessons into his rockin' riffs and blazing solos! Now is your chance to learn rock anthems such as I Wanna Rock and Were not Gonna Take It as well as twisted classics The Price and The Fire Still Burns. Eddie also gives tips and candid conversation about his gear, influences and Twisted beginnings.

Rudy Sarzo: Rock Bass Essentials Instructional DVD

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:08 -0500

LiveToJam.com Presents: Rudy Sarzo Rock Bass Essentials. World-renowned bassist Rudy Sarzo has been treating audiences for decades to his unique style of playing with such multi-platinum recording groups as Ozzy Osbourne, Quiet Riot, Whitesnake, Yngwie Malmsteen and Dio. In this informative and entertaining video, Rudy explains in detail his approach to recording, live performing, constructing your own original bass lines and developing your improvisational skills. This instructional Bass DVD will take you from the beginner to intermediate levels. The easy to navigate menus offer random access to the skill levels and chapter points within each lesson, making it quick and easy to choose what you want to learn.

Tommy Bolan: Guitar Lesson DVD

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 15:50:08 -0500

Livetojam.com presents Tommy Bolan Metal Primer! Tommy Bolan (N.Y.C., Warlock, Freight Train Jane) demonstrates licks and tricks to get your fingers shredding across your fret board now! Learn the step by step patterns and details to many of Tommy's favorite techniques and complete breakdowns of Tommy's live and in-studio gear.

MySpace to Enable Users to Sell Songs

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:26 -0400

This is for all the music lovers who like myspace.com because they have come up with a great idea. Check it out.

How to Make Cool Comments On MySpace

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:27 -0400

Take a look at any of the popular profiles and you'll notice the comments section has more graphics than words. A lot of times, you just want to drop by and say hello to your friend. If you want to get noticed, you've got to add cool comments.

When You Pimp Myspace You Network in Style

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:28 -0400

When you pimp Myspace pages you are transforming them from a blank slate to something that says something about you. While it would be easy to simply add a bit of text to your Myspace page, it's so easy to do more with it that it would be a shame not to add some great Myspace backgrounds or Myspace layouts to it.

Alice In Chains Interview

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:28 -0400

Layne being awesome.

James Yorkston: Steady As She Goes

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:29 -0400

Brand new video from James Yorkston. Directed by M. Blash whose first feature Lying was premiered at the Cannes Film Festival this year.

Coldplay Talk Music Video Interview (Behind The Scenes)

Fri, 06 Oct 2006 16:34:30 -0400

Watch the behind the scenes action of the interview with Coldplay as they make their new music video Talk.

Arctic Monkey: Fake Tales of San Francisco

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:35 -0400

Video for the Arctic Monkeys single Fake Tales Of San Francisco. Arctic Monkeys are a four-piece indie rock/post-punk revival band from High Green, a suburb of Sheffield, England. Their first two singles, I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor and When the Sun Goes Down, both went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart, and the band's debut album, Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I'm Not, holds the record for the largest first week sales of a debut album in UK history [1] and won the 2006 Mercury Prize. The band won Best New Act at the 2006 Brit Awards, and became the first band to win NME Awards for Best New Band and Best British Band in the same year. Originally established in 2002, the band currently consists of Alex Turner on lead vocals and guitar, Jamie Cook playing rhythm guitar, Matt Helders on drums and backing vocals and Nick O'Malley, bass guitarist (formerly Andy Nicholson).

Archie Bronson Outfit: Cherry Lips

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:37 -0400

Brand new Video from Archie Bronson Outfit! Bred in Wiltshire, it took relocation to southwest London for the dirty psychedelic blues-rock of singer/guitarist Sam Windett, bassist Dorian Hobday, and drummer Mark Cleveland -- aka Archie Bronson Outfit -- to be discovered. Moving to attend art school (studying, incidentally, alongside future members of the Duke Spirit and the Beatings), the rock trio was randomly discovered one night by the president of Domino Records at his favorite local pub, The Cat's Back. The band was signed to the label by August 2003, and its well-received debut, Fur, was issued the following summer. Gigging continued in support of the record, including a handful of U.K. support dates for the Black Keys in fall 2004. The guys followed up in March 2006 with their sophomore effort, Derdang Derdang, produced by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon) and recorded in Nashville, TN. The album was issued in the United States that July, as Archie Bronson Outfit were nominated back home for Best New Act on the 2006 MOJO Honours List.

Adem: Launch Yourself

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:37 -0400

New video for Adem's track Launch Yourself taken from his second album Love and Other Planets. Adem is the solo project of Fridge bassist, Adem Ilhan. Despite Fridge's post-rock tendencies, Adem specialises in downbeat acoustic songwriting, utilising his knowledge of post-rock to give his folk-ish songs interesting and unexpected idiosyncrasies. Adem admits never having sung before 2002, though when his debut album Adem - Homesongs was released in 2004 it received widespread critical acclaim as much for his voice as for the tales he tells and his way with melody.

Clinic: Harvest

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:38 -0400

Brand new video from Clinic's new album Visitations www.clinicvoot.org

Psapp: Tricycle

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:38 -0400

Psapps video for new single Tricycle. The English indie rock duo Psapp (pronounced sap) feature Carim Clasmann (guitar/producer) and Galia Durant (vocals/keyboards/violins). Together they create a charming pop mix of sultry vocals and quirky electronic beats. Tiger, My Friend marked Psapp's album debut for Leaf in 2004. Two years later, Psapp jumped ship to Domino (Franz Ferdinand, the Arctic Monkeys, Clearlake) for the release of their second album. The Only Thing I Ever Wanted arrived in June 2006, highlighting a more focused design to Psapp's friendly, creative energy. Stateside dates with Juana Molina and Jose Gonzalez coincided with its release that summer. Psapp ventured into the land of television in late 2005; their song Cosy in the Rocket is the theme song for the ABC drama Grey's Anatomy. Their songs have also appeared in selected episodes of The O.C. and Nip/Tuck.

Archie Bronson Outfit: Dead Funny

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 15:38:39 -0400

Video for Archie Bronson Outfit's new single Dead Funny www.archiebronsonoutfit.co.uk Bred in Wiltshire, it took relocation to southwest London for the dirty psychedelic blues-rock of singer/guitarist Sam Windett, bassist Dorian Hobday, and drummer Mark Cleveland -- aka Archie Bronson Outfit -- to be discovered. Moving to attend art school (studying, incidentally, alongside future members of the Duke Spirit and the Beatings), the rock trio was randomly discovered one night by the president of Domino Records at his favorite local pub, The Cat's Back. The band was signed to the label by August 2003, and its well-received debut, Fur, was issued the following summer. Gigging continued in support of the record, including a handful of U.K. support dates for the Black Keys in fall 2004. The guys followed up in March 2006 with their sophomore effort, Derdang Derdang, produced by Jacquire King (Tom Waits, Kings of Leon) and recorded in Nashville, TN. The album was issued in the United States that July, as Archie Bronson Outfit were nominated back home for Best New Act on the 2006 MOJO Honours List.

Eric Darius Just Getting Started Smooth Jazz CD Review

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:28 -0400

Just Getting Started is Darius's second major label release in as many years, and is a very soulful CD that's part funk, part smooth jazz, all nice, and balanced just right.

Marion Meadows Dressed To Chill Smooth Jazz CD Review

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:29 -0400

Dressed To Chill is the latest smooth jazz CD released by the very talented soprano/tenor saxophonist and clarinetist Marion Meadows who once again has delivered a brilliant collection of tracks. I'm confident Meadows fans, and smooth jazz fans alike will be pleased with this one.

Pieces of a Dream Pillow Talk CD Review

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:29 -0400

The exceptionally talented super group Pieces of a Dream, celebrating 30 years of funky jazz have released their latest CD entitled Pillow Talk. This is the latest in a long list of contemporary jazz releases by this group and I have been very impressed with the sound quality of the tracks on this CD.

Supernova with Toby Rand

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:31 -0400

Supernova performing with Toby Rand on Rockstar: Supernova.

Toby Rand: Original Song from Rockstar: Supernova

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:31 -0400

The original song that Toby wrote as part of a Rockstar Supernova clinic.

Toby Rand on the Today Show

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:57:32 -0400

Toby Rand (from Rockstar Supernova) on Australia's Today Show - 6th September 2006.

Selling Your Own CD's

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:41 -0400

If you're brand-new to online marketing, creating discs to send to your customers can be quite intimidating. First you have to burn the disk, then you have to print the label for the disk, then you have to package the disk, and finally you need to ship the disk. Now, how can this be handled at a big rate? Until today, I forgot just how much research and trial and error I've been through on this subject.

Getting A Record Deal

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:42 -0400

Getting a record deal would be one of the hardest things to do in the music industry, most people that try to get a deal will never even look at a deal let alone get signed. However in this large market where there is heavy competition there are things you can do to maximise your chance of getting signed. Read on to find out more.

Musician's Guide To Band Agreements

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:42 -0400

If you write songs within a band, you need to plan for the day when you will be earning royalties from your songs.

Dilana Smith: Do You Now

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:43 -0400

The video she did before Rockstar and before the tattoos and everything. Love ya dilana! She's got some balls this one! I'm a huge fan of anything she does!

Storm Large (Storm Inc.): Beautiful

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:43 -0400

Watch the Live video of Storm Inc. in concert performing Beautiful.

Magni in Rockstar Auditions

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 11:00:44 -0400

A clip from the Icelandic auditions for Rockstar: Supernova.

MySpace Promotion

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:09 -0400

MySpace is considered to be one of the most effective places for online promotion. In this guide, I will show an example in how to make a successful but ethical marketing campaign on MySpace.

Making Your MySpace Profile Stand Out From the Crowd

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:10 -0400

There is little doubt that MySpace has taken the Internet world by storm. The ability for members to make friends and displays their interest, hobbies and statistics (age, location etc.) has seen the site soar to one of the most popular websites on the Internet.

How to Trick Out Your MySpace Profile

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:11 -0400

Some of the cool features you are able to put on your MySpace profile are games, cursors, layouts, clocks, surveys, and graphics. It's easy to get carried away and really go wild.

Bif Naked: Tango Shoes

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:11 -0400

Tango Shoes is a classic dump-your-useless-man-and-feel-good-about-it track, with an incredibly catchy sing-along chorus. I challenge any woman not to relate to this song, even if they've never worn a pair of tango shoes! It's pop, yet it's rock, and it's funky baby! A real corker and good fun!

Bif Naked: Rich and Filthy

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:12 -0400

Rich and Filthy is a catchy, rock, all out beat and will have you head banging in no time. In this new single Bif proves she hasn't lost any of her magic.

Bif Naked: Lucky

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 13:59:13 -0400

Lucky. Cello-imbued, passionate, haunted, moving. Bif sounds soft and hidden for part of it, slowly opening up to scenes of her and her lover having an early morning discussion, moments when she wasn't sober and he took care of her, a memory of making love in the roses. Then her voice builds and builds, as though she doesn't want to be alone with her thoughts anymore -- she wants the world to hear. She wants him to hear. I know we are, we are the lucky ones. Indeed.

Add Music to Myspace

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:41 -0400

Have you ever visited a friend's Myspace profile and they had some cool music playing when the profile is displayed? Here's how you can add music to your Myspace profile.

MySpace: What is the Hype All About?

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:43 -0400

What is MySpace? It's an online community that lets you meet your friends' friends. Share your journal, photos, and interests with a new growing list of friends. It's a good way to find out about people in the area you live, work and hang out.

Call For Bands: Going Beyond MySpace

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:44 -0400

It's time to grow beyond a little corner of someone else's website. Find out how having your own website can help build the buzz you need to get noticed in the music world. You're in control of everything from forums to merchandise, and show dates to demos.

Bif Naked: Let Down

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:44 -0400

Video for Bif's single, Let Down. Want more great music? Visit Omnipop: A Music Blog - myspace.com/omnipop

Bif Naked: I Love Myself Today

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:45 -0400

This amazing bit of footage would be the video for Bif Naked's, I Love Myself Today and it friggin' rawks! Want more general grooviness? Visit Omnipop: A Music Blog - myspace.com/omnipop

Bif Naked: Back In the Day

Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:07:45 -0400

A video of Bif I found somewhere its pretty damn wicked.

Why You Should Set Up Your Own Record Label and How To Do It

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:10 -0400

Music is changing. In fact, the music industry is changing; it is changing even faster than it realizes. Major record labels are often up to speed on latest developments, but it is independent music that leads the way in the music world and everyone else seems to follow. Right now the online music revolution is taking place, being signed to a major record label is less and less important. However, having your own record label can be more and more beneficial.

Produce Your Music at Home: 5 Hot Tips for Producing Your Music at Home

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:11 -0400

You have created your music masterpiece, now you are ready to record your music. The challenge is, you don't have the money to hire an expensive sound engineer. Well, there is good news for you. Thanks to the advances in technology, you can now record and produce your music from the comfort of your home! This is not as difficult as you may think, and nowadays you can easily produce music that sounds quite professional, without being an expert sound engineer. Continue to read this article and Learn 5 Hot Tips for Producing Your Music at Home.

Shooting Your Own Music Video

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:12 -0400

So, your band's doing their very first music video. Should you even consider producing and directing it yourselves? Or, should you hire someone to do it for you?

I do Dream You by Jennifer Gentle

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:13 -0400

Music Video of I do Dream You created by and starring Jennifer Gentle themselves from their album Valende

Entertain by Sleater-Kinney

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:13 -0400

Music video of Entertain by Sleater-Kinney from the album The Woods.

Publish My Love by Rogue Wave

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:54:14 -0400

Music Video of Publish My Love by Rogue Wave from the album Descended Like Vultures.

Smooth Jazz CD Review: When I Fall In Love by Chris Botti

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:31 -0400

I first heard Chris Botti during a special on the Oprah Winfrey Show and my first thought was does this guy have a way with a trumpet or what? Boy does he ever!

Smooth Jazz CD Review: To Love Again by Chris Botti

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:32 -0400

The smooth jazz world super talent Botti has earned frequent comparisons to Miles Davis and Chet Baker and has seemingly found a successful formula for turning out superb CD's.

Smooth Jazz CD Review: Life Less Ordinary by Mindi Abair

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:33 -0400

Preceded by Come As You Are and It Just Happens That Way, Life Less Ordinary is the third solo release for Mindi Abair since signing with GRP Records. I believe this is by far the most versatile of her works and may just be her best CD to date.

Smooth Jazz CD Review: Hang Time by Wayman Tisdale

Mon, 20 Feb 2006 10:11:42 -0500

The self taught Tisdale has elevated himself to that level of artist whom I eagerly anticipate any new project from. Clearly growing with each release as a musician and getting better with each outing. Now establishing himself as one of the top bass guitar players in any music category.

Stars: Reunion

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:35 -0400

From The Album, Set Yourself On Fire.

Broken Social Scene: Ibi Dreams of Pavement (A Better Day)

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:35 -0400

From their 2005 Self-Titled Album.

The Most Serene Republic: Content Always Was My Favourite Colour

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 13:11:36 -0400

The Most Serene Republic are six friends, mostly hailing from Milton Ontario. They have left school to focus on making music and sharing it with the world. TMSR sound like indie-rock androids. The influence they bring ranges from everything that is beautiful today and everything that was clever of yesterday. Their sound is an intoxicating reminder that if you stand in one place, the shadows can overtake you. A reminder of what's good about everything that is right now.

Bowling For Soup: Punk Rock 101

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:33:16 -0400

Bowling For Soup - Punk Rock 101 Music Video

Broken Social Scene: 7/4 Shoreline

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:33:18 -0400

Broken Social Scene's Latest video off their self-titled album.

Feist: Inside and Out

Mon, 22 May 2006 14:33:18 -0400

Feist: Leslie Feist (vocals). A longtime presence in the Canadian music scene, Leslie Feist contributed her breathy, expressive alto voice to releases by a diverse range of artists, including Peaches, Broken Social Scene, and the Norwegian duo Kings of Convenience. However, on Feist's solo debut, this talented singer/songwriter comes into her own with stories of love and light, and a melancholy kind of beauty not immediately apparent by the album's cryptic title, LET IT DIE. Jazz-influenced and classically schooled, Feist possesses a voice with a distinctive intimacy often lacking in trained singers. This warmth complements the well-orchestrated compositions on LET IT DIE with an almost voyeuristic atmosphere, akin to hearing someone singing herself to sleep. On the bluesy spiritual Lonely Lonely, rhythmic handclaps and sparsely picked guitar accompany Feist's haunting lilt, invoking the ghosts of Appalachia, while the Bee Gees' Love You Inside Out (here titled Inside and Out) is set to an up-tempo disco beat. Feist's vocal agility enables her to sing straight French cabaret on Tout Doucement and smooth, soulful jazz on Gatekeeper. The song that will make the tears fall, though, is the 1930s-esque, cinematic piano ballad Now at Last, in which Feist dreamily sings What makes winters lonely?/Now at last I know.

Guitar Lessons: The Best Guitar Players to Idolize

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:59:15 -0400

Many people, guitar players, or music lovers have their own heroes in guitar music. Their hero's may have served as inspirations with the music they have made or they may be the motivation of many people that is why they would like to learn to play the guitar.

Guitar Lessons: How to Change Bad Habits in Playing the Guitar

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:59:17 -0400

In the course of learning to play the guitar, many people develop bad habits which are disturbing and inappropriate to people. These bad habits are easy to overcome once the person realizes that he has them and becomes familiar with the proper way to play the guitar. Here are some easy steps to follow that will help overcome those bad habits.

Guitar Lessons: Three Basic but Powerful Chords

Mon, 22 May 2006 12:59:17 -0400

In order to play the chords, the beginner should first start with the three most common chords. They are the G major chord, C major chord and the D major chord. These are the easiest chords and they should be the ones practiced first.

The Barrettsmith Sisters: a Closer Look Behind the Curtain of American Idol

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:28:24 -0400

An interview with the Barrettsmith sisters, who competed in the 2006 American Idol television show.

Just When You Thought Pink Floyd were 'Down and Out' David Gilmour is Back

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:28:25 -0400

David Gilmour of Pink Floyd is back again with a solo album On an Island The first album release since his last Pink Floyd album The Division Bell. On an Island already Number 1 in the UK will follow a European and US tour also performing Pink Floyd classics.

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill: A Love Connection On and Off the Stage

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:28:26 -0400

Tim McGraw was born May 1, 1967, in Delhi, La. He arrived in to start his career in Nashville in1989. He released his self-titled debut album in 1992 on Curb Records. He didn't have a major hit until 1994's Not a Moment Too Soon. He followed that up with his first No.1 record, Don't Take the Girl.

Sound Advice for Looking After Your Voice

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:51:07 -0400

To mark World Voice Day on April 16th, voiceover artist Gary Terzza explains how to take care of your vocal cords.

Why We Can't Get Enough American Idol

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:51:08 -0400

This article talks about why the Fox Network T.V. Show--American Idol--is so popular and why we are continually drawn to it.

SONGWRITING: Inspiration or Perspiration?

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:51:09 -0400

Songwriting requires dedication, time, and effort. Discover some things you can do right now to enhance your natural creative abilities and become a better songwriter.

So, You Want To Collaborate? The Key to Success For Songwriters

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:51:11 -0400

Most of the hit songs on the charts were co-written by 2 or more songwriters. Learn why collaborating is such a powerful way to achieve success in the music business, and how you can expand your community of co-writers. Hit songwriter and coach Alex Forbes, who has had hits on the Billboard charts since 1985, shares proven collaborating techniques designed to inspire the next generation of hit writers.

Music Downloads: Where Can I Find Music To Download?

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:18:28 -0500

Music downloads are very popular right now and rightfully so. Just imagine having access to thousands of songs with the ability to get your own digital copy. The proliferation of iPods, iTunes, Napster, MP3 players, high speed internet connections, and CD burners have made the world ripe for digital music.

Music History: Hip Hop, Rap, R and B

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:18:31 -0500

Hip Hop and rap music were created in the 1970s with the help of New York block parties. R and B music is a rhythm and blues style that preceded rock and roll. All three music styles have a very dynamic and rich background. They have truly evolved and expanded to become an important part of daily lives and culture throughout the world.

Choosing the Best Online Music Service

Mon, 27 Mar 2006 15:18:34 -0500

Okay, it's time for me to finally say goodbye to my portable disc player, and join the online and portable music revolution. Okay, the revolution isn't so new any more, nor is my computer, but as I wade through the sea of options for how to download music, listen to and buy online tracks, I grow more eager to get my feet wet and eventually suit up to take the plunge.

Write Songs Like the Pros with This Powerful and Proven Technique

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:41:30 -0500

For many years, professional/top writers (writers in general...and not just songwriters) have been using a powerful and proven technique that separates them from beginners. And now, I’d like to share this secret technique with you. If you consistently apply the following 3 steps, you’ll notice a big improvement in your songwriting.

The Songwriting Habits

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:41:32 -0500

Habits that a successful songwriter might want to develop.

Song Writing: To Find Yourself In The Music You Compose

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:41:33 -0500

Where in your music is you? Everywhere? Somewhere? Let's take a look at creativity in songwriting and how you can find your own music when you compose.

Compose Music the Easy Way!

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:41:38 -0500

Describes two different approaches to music composition and gives pointers on composing.

Songwriters: Capture Your Song Ideas At All Costs

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:29:17 -0500

I often get questions on how I capture ideas for songs. This is a fair question, as I am sure all of us have lost ideas - ideas we swore we would remember the next morning. The ideas in this article also work well for writer's in the non-musical medium.

Are You Going To Get Up And Sing Your Song, Or What?

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:29:18 -0500

Be what you were created to be. You need to do what is in your heart. It is your action, what you do with you that will get you to where you want to go. You can then contribute to the Universe!

Bob Dylan, Arlo Guthrie, James Taylor and Jerald Wolf? Poets and Songwriters

Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:29:19 -0500

Are the days of the songwriters with poetic and soul searching lyrics over?

Free Sheet Music On The Net: Truth or Fiction?

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:56:02 -0500

Typing free sheet music into google or any other search engine will have tempted anyone looking for sheet music on the net. And indeed, the search engines respond by giving us page after page of hits. But what does the user really get on these pages and is it legal?

Use Drumloops and Samples for Making Up Great Songs

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:56:05 -0500

Drum loops and sample loops are a great starting point for building a song. Whether it's on a computer and loop editing software, or just simply playing an audio sample loop on repeat on your CD player, having someone else in the room is a great buzz.

The All American Idol

Fri, 03 Mar 2006 11:56:08 -0500

He is known as Mr. Nasty or Judge Dread in England. Mr. Cowell was born in Brighton, England. He is as short as you have heard it and yes it stands confirm, and is true he stands only 5' 9 (1.75 m) tall as so many contestant have said on Americas American Idol. For a high school drop out at the age of 16 he sure learned some smarts in the business savvy sectors of the Entertainment industry. Working is way up the latter as a mail boy at EMI.

Piano Students Lord the Keyboard with One Music Ring to Bind Them All in Perfect 5ths

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:41:27 -0500

Want to be the Lord of the Musical Ring? Learn to use the Circle of 5ths to find your way around the piano keyboard in any key. Don't lose your way in music theory class. Read this article to discover the power in this Circle and put it to good use.

Piano Improvisation: Easier Than You Think!

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:41:33 -0500

As someone who has played the piano for quite a long time, I can tell you that there is nothing more enjoyable than being able to sit down and just improvise.

Piano Lesson Technique: Rotate Wrists to Add Power and Control to Playing, Even for Beginners

Fri, 24 Feb 2006 14:41:38 -0500

Piano Students can spend hours and even years trying to learn pieces of music because they aren't using their muscles correctly. The principles of piano technique are not really difficult or mysterious. Don't waste hours or years practicing the same old way when it obviously isn't working. Read this article for ways to improve your piano technique today. If you're a parent of a student read this article to your child so they can improve their technique today and save themselves a lot of time and frustration.

How to become a Singer?

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:38:22 -0500

Everybody loves a good song. There are a lot of people who love singing and there are various types of singers such as bathroom singers, classical singers, professional singers who sing songs based on genres such as country, pop, rap etc.

Create Your Unique Singing Style

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:33:17 -0500

Learn how the tone of your voice is transformed into a singing voice and style that is unique to you.

American Idol Wannabees: Do Us All A Favor?

Mon, 06 Feb 2006 11:15:49 -0500

Don't practice. Dress funny.

Piano Lesson Playing Tip for Young Children, Don't Measure the Music, Just Pour It Out

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:55:36 -0500

Does your young child in piano lessons pause at each bar line in the music? Would you like to see them play through their music without these unnecessary interruptions? Here's a Tip you can use to help your piano student overcome the habit of stopping or pausing at every bar line without hurting their feelings.

Guitar: What You Learn When You Practice On Your Guitar

Wed, 14 Dec 2005 16:38:36 -0500

Why do practice on your guitar? I guess you hope that you will learn to be a better instrumentalist with the joy that follows. However, there are many learning processes going on at the same time when you practice on your instrument. After reading this article I hope you will be more aware of factors that can limit your progress as an instrumentalist and have more effective practice sessions on your guitar.

Put yourself on the map

Thu, 08 Dec 2005 16:53:50 -0500

Please add yourself to the Wave Hound Frappr! map. We've added the link to our header throughout the site and would love to see where all of you Surfers are located. Please take a moment to add yourself.

The Top 10 All Time Worst Jokes About Piano Players

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:37:12 -0500

Laughing at yourself is an expercise we can all use more of -- taking ourselves too seriously is a recipe for ulcers and arrogance. Here are a few of the all-time worst jokes about piano players, of which I happily am one.

Killer Piano Playing Secrets of a Chord Addict!

Wed, 15 Jun 2005 16:07:46 -0400

When a lightbulb comes on in the mind of an individual who is seeking knowledge in some area, it's amazing how much progress can be made in a short time. For piano players and other musicians, that moment of insight that changes lives often has to do with understanding chords and how they progress to create music.