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 really isn?t. It?s unfortunate for so many and I guess ...
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 patience) to do some experimenting. There is so much new equipment ...
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 one of their live concert posters. The camera view is from behind the band facing out towards the ...
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 Anniversary Edition.Rolling Stone listed it as one of the 500 greatest albums of all time ...
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 saxophones are: Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone saxophones.The soprano saxophone is the smallest as ...
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 teaching the notes on the first string like E on ...
Learning how to change a guitar string is a complicated task that can intimidate most people, if you want to play guitar this is something you must master. At concerts there is usually someone dedicated to changing strings between songs. This seems like an amazing feat, but if they can do it, you can also learn how to change a guitar string quickly.As with any other aspect of playing a musical instrument, being able to change guitar strings, has its rules. Firstly, make sure you do one at a time, and when loosening the pegs, do so carefully. Knowing how ...
I?ll always remember my dad saying that he loved listening to birdsong early in the morning. The singing centered him in a way that I didn?t understand at the time.Now I know why he felt so refreshed.Birdsong is a high frequency sound ? around 5,000 hertz. Any sound between 5,000 and 8,000 hertz has been found to recharge our brain?s batteries.You know what else is amazing?5,000 hertz is also the frequency that energizes plants. In fact plants showed a 700 percent increase in efficiency of absorbing nutrients when exposed to high frequency classical music. This frequency actually helps the little ...
Karaoke MachinesOne invention that has really taken off in the music world is the karaoke machine. Unlike other pieces of musical equipment, the karaoke machine appeals to folks of all ages, all genders and all types of voices ? good or bad!Here?s a quick guide to karaoke machines, and how they?ve progressed over the years.A Brief History of Karaoke MachinesThe earliest karaoke machine was invented in Japan during the 1970s when a singer named Daisuke Inoue developed a tape recorder that could play a song for a 100-yen coin. He had been asked frequently by attendees of his ...
Canada's Interior Provincial Exhibition in British Columbia is renowned for its prize-winning pigs, 10-gallon hats and cowboys being flung from the backs of snorting bulls.Did I mention classical violin music?In 2001 the IPE hosted the Festival of the Arts, an all classical, jazz and theatre venue in the heart of the fairgrounds. I'd honestly never been out to the fair before but was hired to emcee and play violin in the new event.From the moment I pulled into the dusty parking lot full of pickups and horse trailers I knew I was in for an interesting five days. Dressed in ...
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