I can describe the latest release from Rock super group Korn for you with just one word… Outstanding! Refreshingly, this was one of those CDs I was able to just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. Every track is enjoyable and was ...

By supporting the communal harmony and national solidarity, our film industry has all along the played significant part. During the decades, a certain number of films signicatifs with interesting of the nationalist topics were made, and some of these film...

Yesterday evening by a lake in Crawford, Texas, George Bush and Leona Lewis serenaded Jenna Bush with “Bleeding Love” as Jenna and Henry Hager said their “I Do’s”. In an apparent shot at John McCain for not voting for him in 2000, the ceremony w...

An ounce of preparation… The more prepared you are when you begin your practice session, the more productive the session will be. By a lot! Be sure to have a plan and a purpose for your session. Know exactly what you hope to accomplish that day. Gather...

7 Tips for Succeeding At Jam Sessions In a previous lesson we talked about the importance of getting experience playing music with other people. Learning to play jazz doesn’t happened in the practice room alone, and local jam sessions are a great pla...

I’ve had many students over the years who complained of being overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of learning to play jazz. There is so much to learn and it can be difficult to know where to start. There’s instrumental technique, theory, the fundamenta...

Choose a purpose for the group When putting a practice group together it is important to decide upon a purpose or focus for the band. What does everyone hope to get out of it? What areas of music will you focus on? The clearer the group is on this the mo...

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 ...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

�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...

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...

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 ...