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Music
14th May 2008
Many up and coming jazz musicians get so caught up in learning their instrument that they forget to play music. They spend all their time in the ‘shed’ working on the techniques and concepts of jazz and never play music with people. That’ akin to a ...
14th May 2008
Are you stuck in the past? Are you afraid of ghosts? Listen, I’m the first person to tell you to check out the past, study the masters and dig deep into the tradition. But the only reason to do that is to use that experience and knowledge to springboard...
14th May 2008
In our last lesson, we talked about the virtues of being the "worst"—i.e. the least experienced or knowledgeable—musician in a band. Playing with better musicians simply makes you better. Today, though, I want to take a look at the opposite situation:...
14th May 2008
When learning how to play the guitar, it may not be your ambition to play lead guitar. Strong leadership is required, along with a certain amount of flamboyancy. When playing in a band the role of rhythm guitarist should not be underestimated.
It is im...
14th May 2008
In the recent past, Malta has been the shooting site for great, award-winning movies. Most movies are filmed in Hollywood with extensive props to give a realistic feel to the lives of the characters. More and more filmmakers are searching for real-world s...
13th May 2008
�RapidShare� is among the most popular movie and music download tools in use these days. This download tool has taken the entertainment scene by storm literally with its numerous features. Even quite large video or audio files can be easily transferre...
13th May 2008
Whether you are looking for piano lessons for your son or daughter, or you have always wanted to learn to play the piano yourself, the prospect of getting lessons can be a little overwhelming. If you've never dealt with getting musical instruction before...
13th May 2008
When considering digital pianos, know that they come in difference sizes, the weight differs and the quality varies. Many of the digital keyboards on the market today have what is called weight-key action. Also, the advantages they have compared to older ...
13th May 2008
For aspiring monster jazz musicians, the best learning resources are not books, videos, the latest technology, or fancy new equipment. These can all be powerful tools, but your fastest and most effective growth will come from associating with accompl...
13th May 2008
If you’re like me, you find it much easier to start projects than to finish them. Coming up with goals, brain-storming the individual steps of an action plan, and working out a schedule are all activities that seem to flow pretty naturally from my head,...
13th May 2008
When many young (and not-so-young) musicians first gain some facility on their instruments, they often want to play all the time. The sheer joy of making their own music and sounding good on their ax is irresistible. They noodle constantly—before the so...
13th May 2008
As an aspiring monster jazz musician, you’ve spent countless hours in the shed, working on various topics over the years. How do you measure your progress? How do you know when you’ve mastered your current topic and are ready to move on to the next? T...
11th May 2008
A childhood fantasy many of us may recall is our desire to be famous. Shows like American Idol gives young people today the opportunity to make dreams possible. This article explains the three qualities you must have or develop to become an idol. You n...
11th May 2008
Acoustic guitar is a passion that can be enjoyed by beginners, pros and enthusiasts no matter what your experience or skill level. If you want to learn how to play acoustic guitar there are some things that you need to know. Almost every beginner should ...
11th May 2008
One word describes the CD Unplugged from Maxwell... AWESOME!
It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that’s exactly what I must say about ...
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