Singers Bands & Artist Development!
Have you ever wondered what exactly artist development is, what it?s not and why acts need it? With all of the artist press kits, new artist showcases and cd,s that I?ve either attended, listened to, or was asked to evaluate, I can tell you that not many young artists understand what artist development is. You would think with the age of the internet and instant access to vital information for artists to chew on and utilize, that there would be a better understanding out there, but there reall...
Oboe Reeds: Learning How To Experiment
As you may have heard before, being consistent in your reed making helps ensure consistent reeds. A simple but powerful statement indeed.Reed making is a rather long and varied process, and most successful reed makers would recommend that you do the same thing every time. That way you can slowly make corrections without losing your point of reference.But what if you want to try something new?The spirit of adventure definitely has a place in reed making, as long as you have the time (and pati...
Pearl Jam A Moment Frozen
Rock and roll posters run the gamut of utterly ridiculous, to vaudevillian hilarity, to visually arresting in their sheer and utter genius. While Pearl Jam Posters can be said to fall into this literary sphere, they are also an intriguingly blend of infinite energy and desperately prophetic soul adventuring. The sheer energy, and edgy grunge of PJ, is quite often reflected in the visually stunning eye artistry of every album cover.Favourite JamOne of my favorite Pearl Jam posters, has to be the ...
Mark Knopfler’s "Brothers In Arms" Phenomenon 20 Years On
Is it nostalgia, or something more?This weekend, Radio Veronica in Holland announced that Dire Straits? Brothers in Arms from 1985 was voted by its listeners as the #2 album of all time, being edged out by another mega-CD from the 80s, U2?s The Joshua Tree.In February, at the 48th annual Grammy Awards, Mark Knopfler was awarded (along with Chuck Ainlay and Bob Ludwig) for 2005?s ?Best Surround Sound Album? for the 5.1 surround sound re-mix and mastering of the CD Brothers In Arms ? 20th Annivers...
Soprano Saxophones
A saxophone is a musical instrument that belongs to the woodwind category. It is one of the youngest musical instruments. Saxophones were generally used in the military and in big orchestras but are now found in smaller bands as well. They are generally used for big band music, pop music and jazz. The saxophone was invented by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian, in the 1840s. Later, many people made their own alterations to the instrument. There are many types of saxophones but the four most commonly used s...
Guitar Lesson: The E F G Of Learning To Play Guitar Sheet Music
Is it really possible to conquer the guitar fretboard? Do you find the notes you want to find? Is tabulature cheating? Let me invite you to the guitar fretboard!I suggest that you right now start to take command over your guitar. Usually when you are playing your first guitar sheet music melodies you will have to learn the notes in the first position on the guitar. To have a good grasp of these notes on the guitar I suggest that you learn them slowly and with concentration.I usually begin by tea...
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