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The Bagpipe and Its History
You may have heard that bagpipes are a Scottish invention; you may have heard that they are an Irish invention. The truth (of course) is neither one.
Does Your Band Need a Manager?
New bands looking to book gigs and establish contacts often start looking for a manager to handle the business aspects of their music. This is especially the case in cities with big music scenes, like New York, Los Angeles and Austin.
Discover The Perfect Place To Perform
Once you know what your Unique Selling Proposition is as a musician (we covered this in the last issue), it's time to ask yourself what kind of venue you want to be letting those talents out in. This is the process that will help you determine your "Perfect Performance Venue" so that you don't waste your energy and efforts searching for performances in the wrong area!Take some time to do this visualisation.
The Need To Perform
I can't believe how much of the year has gone by, but all the same, it's unbelievable how much I've grown through the year and most of it, from demolishing my need to perform.I grew up playing a lot of hockey, being captain of both my schools when I was in Nigeria and London.
How Much of Your Potential Will You Release?
Do you ever feel there is an inner voice speaking to you, telling you that you're not very good, or you can't do it, or there's just not enough confidence and repertoire with you? This is the voice that calls itself "I" right? Let's refer to this as Self 1, and Self 2 as the normal you, the real you that has the masses of potential.Self 1 is our interference and concepts such as our judgements, associations, how things should be and uses words such as "should" and "shouldn't".
Copyright Basics for Songwriters
Should you copyright your song? If you're a songwriter, sooner or later you will probably have some questions about getting your material copyrighted. Since I've already been down this road before, you might be able to benefit from my experience.
Why Play Guitar?
As a full-time guitar instructor, I am constantly faced with people in all walks of life who, for all different kinds of reasons, believe that playing the guitar will add something to their lives. Most people that are just starting the guitar for the first time are young (pre-university) although certainly not all.
Painting with Sound
Whenever I go to a Borders bookstore here in San Diego, I make it a point to look at the art instruction books. I'm not a visual artist, but I've always enjoyed the step-by-step approach authors of the better books take to teach students how to create a finished painting.
Soul Band for a Party
Was the request six months ago, a sixtieth birthday party, the client said. It got me thinking.
Musical Improvisation Basics - Four Strategies For Playing Wrong Notes
While it probably doesn't seem like this would help - let's face it - if you are unwilling to play a lot of wrong notes, you're never going to learn how to do anything hard. And improvising is hard! It isn't something that you can do safely, with the assurance that you will look good while trying to get good at it.
Effective Band Rehearsal
If your band is in rehearsals, either preparing for gigging, or practising new songs to add to your repertoire, the chances are you will have to hire a rehearsal room. The costs of hiring a room can soon mount up if you don't organise your time effectively.
Beauchamp Brings Diversity to Music
Everyone has a talent. For Miami, Okla.
Musical Improvisation Basics - 8 Vital Things To Remember
This article discusses 8 vital things to remember as improvisers - whether advanced or just getting started:1. Your technique is probably miles ahead of your ability to think.
Internet Jams
Today's technology for the recording musician has been getting better and better with each passing month it seems. Software and computer interfaces are getting much less sophisticated and more user friendly for the average Joe.
Performance and Gigs
"For optimum amp tone onstage, plug your amp into your own AC outlet..
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 Red Herring | The Case for Wii Music Red Herring, CA - by Michael Lee After spending some time with Nintendo’s upcoming music “non-game” Wii Music at last week’s Nintendo Media Summit in San Francisco, ... |
Universal Music Group (UMG) Partners With Dada Entertainment MarketWatch - Starting today, tracks from Universal Music Group's catalogue will be available for Dada.net users to download as DRM-free full-track MP3s and ringtones. ... Sony’s expands 66-cent-per-song music attack at Apple Sony Selling DRM-free Songs On Dada.net for 66 Cents Universal Music Group (UMG) Joins Flycell to Celebrate Hispanic ... |
 Sky News | Pop stars demand control over music The Press Association - Robbie Williams, Radiohead and Kate Nash are among Britain's top pop and rock acts who are demanding more control over their music. Dozens of the music ... UK Artists Form Coalition To Protect Rights Radiohead, Billy Bragg, Others Join to Demand Fair Treatment The Music Industry Reacts To Online Music |
MTV Tr3s Turns Up the Volume on Regional Mexican Music MarketWatch - MTV Tr3s is turning up the volume on a much-loved genre of Latino music, Regional Mexican, with the development of three exclusive programs, including the ... |
Review: Zune music player catching up to iPod CNN - New menu items for Games and Marketplace have been added alongside existing selections for Music, Videos, Pictures, Social, Radio, Podcasts, and Settings. ... Zune Marketplace (October 2008) Wi-Fi Hi-Fi Zune Marketplace (October 2008) |
Kick Butt Coffee Stays up for Late Night Music MarketWatch - Now Kick Butt Coffee turns into a great new live music venue for acts such as jazz with the Jeff Lofton Quartet (October 11, http://jefflofton.com) and ... |
 Reuters | NKorean defector gives piano recital The Associated Press - Kim, the son of a prominent North Korean and former first pianist of the State Symphony Orchestra, said the North severely restricts the music people can ... Dissident North Korean plays "Amazing Grace" in US NK Defector Performs at US State Dept. |
 Calgary Herald | Coldplay win two top Q music awards Reuters India, India - British band Coldplay won two top prizes at the Q music magazine awards on Monday, taking the Best Album title for chart-topper "Viva La Vida or Death and ... Coldplay Heats Up Q Awards Double win for Coldplay at Q Awards Grace Jones steals the show at the Q Awards |
 MTV.com | My #3 Nintendo Fall Summit Game - ‘Wii Music’ MTV.com - As an avid “Guitar Hero” and “Rock Band” fan, ever since Nintendo announced their take on the growing music games genre, I’ve been a skeptic. I was wrong. ... |
 San Diego Union Tribune | Dates set for Coachella, Stagecoach music festivals Press-Enterprise, CA - The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, featuring a wide swath of alternative rock and dance music, will take place April 17 to 19. ... Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival and Stagecoach Country ... COACHELLA: Save the date! Coachella dates announced |
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