Piano Bench Basics – What Every Buyer Should Know Before Purchasing

Buying a piano bench can be confusing to some consumers since there is a wide range of models and colors currently available. This article explores the various models and their features and advantages that are worthy of consideration prior to purchasing.

SADE at ACC – An Earth Shaking Performance

Sade Adu, lead singer of the band SADE returned to stage after more then a decade being off the map. Her previous albums “Diamond Life” (1984) and “Lovers Rock” (2000) became classical additions to musical collections of soul and soft- rock fans around the world. And finally, last night her fans got a chance to see her live at Toronto Air Canada Center.

Adjustable Piano Bench – Procuring an Adjustable Piano Bench for a Student

The adjustable piano bench is popular among bench buyers due to several important advantages and an array of options that are not available in standard non-adjustable bench models. This article explains the particular people and circumstances the adjustable model will be ideal for, as well as an overview of the various assets this particular bench incorporates.

Alex Machacek ’24 Tales’ CD Review

’24 Tales’ by fusion guitarist Alex Machacek was composed around a pre-recorded 51 minute drum solo by drummer extraordinaire Marco Minnemann. On this very unique project, Alex Machacek brings his compositional skills to the fore as he creates adventurous fusion pieces around Minnemann’s ever-changing rhythmic twists and shifting time-signatures.

Top 5 Bob Dylan Songs That You Should Know About

Who doesn’t know Bob Dylan? Even if you are not a music aficionado, you know him too well. He is an iconic songwriter-singer who made America’s greatest songs for nearly four decades. He depicted America’s rich and highly-faceted culture through his piano, guitar and harmonica. Best known for his nasal voice, Bob Dylan songs derived his early influence in Woody Guthrie. This iconic figure has written hundreds of songs. While his song list goes on and on, here are the top 5 Bob Dylan songs of all time.

Tips on Songwriting – Finding Your Inner Voice

Well now you have your notebook at your side, a gross of freshly sharpened pencils, and your digital recorder in your bag, and you’re just waiting for the next drip of inspiration to hit you on the head. First off, don’t expect miracles right off the bat. Songwriting can take an enormous amount of patience and hard work. Fortunately, there’s a lot of fun to be had along the way. In that spirit, I have compiled – for you – the six essential tips on songwriting to help you write your first song.

Tips for Writing Songs – Get Better One Day at A Time

If you are like most songwriters I know, you are probably familiar with the frustrating feeling of being stuck in a rut. You know in yourself that it’s vital to write something, anything daily; however, there are times when songwriting just seems impossible. Perhaps you don’t have enough energy to do it, you could be missing out on the muse, you fail to internalize the essential tips for writing songs, or you are overly critical during your first few attempts. Whatever your reason is, there’s still hope. It’s still possible for you to get your everyday writing done in a productive way if you only incorporate some brand new exercises to your routine.

Tips on Songwriting – Avoid Those Pitfalls

Even without meaning to, sometimes you sabotage your progress as a songwriter, either consciously or subconsciously. Until a well-meaning person points them out, these self-defeating behaviours tend to stay under the radar. Should you recognize the signs and symptoms below, it’s best to read up on some tips on songwriting to get you back on track.

Joe Bonamassa

Joe Bonamassa is a legend in the making. Music fans know this root type of talent can be found in areas around the globe. What makes Joe Bonamassa stand out above the masses?

The Yardbirds: Anatomy Of A Year With Jeff Beck In 5 Songs

Jeff Beck replaces Eric Clapton in The Yardbirds and the band’s sound changes radically. The band’s new pop leanings combined with Becks sound results a great record titled ‘Yardbirds’ (in the UK), ‘Over Under Sideways Down’ (In the US) and ‘Roger The Engineer’ (In the streets). Here we take a closer look at 5 songs from the record that showcase Jeff Beck’s contribution to the band and alude to the direction he would take his solo career.

The Yardbirds: Anatomy Of A Rave Up In 5 Songs

The Yardbirds recording ‘Five Live Yardbirds’ featuring Eric Clapton on guitar put the band on the map. An integral part of the record, and indeed their early sound, was an intensely dramatic live technique called “Rave Up”. Here are five songs from ‘Five Live Yardbirds’ that put the rave up on full display.

Wireless Speakers Vs Wired Speakers

Why go wireless if you have been using wired setups for years? What are the advantages? Technology has taken large steps forward in the development of wireless speakers which have begun to make them very worthy competitors of the traditional wired setups. Though wireless technology is making advances you must keep in mind that it is still far from perfect but still could provide you with just what you’re looking for in music entertainment.

Rockabilly Music Explored Uncharted Territory

Having sprung from very familiar and comfortable roots, rockabilly music took off in a completely new and unexpected direction. The musicians of rockabilly were making things up as they went along. There was no plan for how the music would develop. It just did. Several pioneers of the genre took control of the ship’s rudder and steered a course for uncharted waters. And the splash they made was heard around the world.

DJ Mixing Software – Reviews Of The Best DJ Mixing Apps

If you’re looking to learn how DJ Mixing Software Reviews and what Pro DJs use to mix in the best clubs in the world, this guide will help you. Just a few years ago DJ mixing software was only a dream and a glint in the eye of some bright computer DJ enthusiasts. Now almost every DJ has to adapt to digital DJing and go with the flow.

Clarence Clemons Jr: January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011

Recently, we lost one of the great ones. On June 18th, due to complications from a stroke he suffered a week earlier, Clarence Clemons, known to his friends as “Big Man”, passed away.