Not sure what’s happening with me on this one, but it seems like the more I listen to it, the better Under My Skin gets. Under My Skin stated simply is one of Avril Lavigne’s best CDs to date. I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday t...

So what’s up with music on the internet, anyway? Too much of nothing at all! Most find the ubiquitous soundtracks on Myspace pages to be a nuisance, and major labels are going out of their way to keep the good stuff off the web entirely. But this is ...

Everyone excels by practicing. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner, or an accomplished seasoned expert, you need to practice. If this is combined with listening to many different types of music and players, along with associating with as many other ...

The Spanish island of Majorca, the largest and most densely populated of the Balearic Islands, is a nation rich in culture. As one of the most popular holiday destinations in the Mediterranean, Majorca attracts over a million visitors every holiday sea...

Let’s face it, you didn’t get into music because your best friend told you about this hip new thing called “practicing scale patterns” or “ear training interval drills.” You got into music because you heard something that made you stop dead i...

The Great Paradox Young and less developed musicians always seem to be in a hurry to get somewhere. They are certainly not happy where they are, but someday they will “arrive” and live happily ever after. They will become great players and then their ...

In the last lesson we talked about being on a mission. It’s your purpose for playing music. You might decide to change your mission in a year or in a week. But all of your musical energy right now is focused on fulfilling your mission. Now, let’s...

The first and most important step in guitar construction is wood selection. Another modern approach to guitar construction is the use of double tops or backs to create more projection. The type of wood used in electric guitar construction is therefore a v...

Play music like it’s your job. If you’re like most jazz musicians, you could sound better right away simply by adjusting your attitude and your “work” ethic. Now, I know you already have a great work ethic. You practice hard everyday for hours an...

In the last lesson of “21 Great Ways to Become a Monster Jazz Musician” we talked about musical values. We talked about how making choices based on our values will focus our musical efforts and ensure an individual and original sound and approach, the...

Expand your vision or keep your day job. Jazz leaders and pioneers have vision. They think about where they are going and what they want to accomplish. They have BIG plans for their music. They have “long-term perspective.” They think in terms of year...

Many of us love to listen to music and like to keep abreast of the latest music. A number of us have favorite groups or favorite musicians. If their favorite music group, comes out with a new release, these people will go to any lengths to get hold of thi...

DVD covers offer protection and safety for the DVD. Digital video discs or DVDs project a variety of films fro drama, musicals, and documentaries. Because of its increased capacity, it is often used to contain lengthy movies. The DVD covers provide securi...

CDs changed the way we listen to the music. CD covers are paper or plastic covers for covering the CDs, thereby safeguarding it against fungus or other kind of damages. Hence, it is preferred to the keep the CDs for protection as well as for prolonging th...

This article is written by: (MGM) Michael Gene Pickett Jr ( http://www.arperture.com Owner + Operator+Desginer+Developer) Instead of pointing the finger at one single thing I'm going to just list a few of the contributing factors that will explain the ...