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Three Word Song Titles That Resemble Sandwiches

Host Alex Trebek had to provide additional information for a vague category on a recent episode of the game show Jeopardy, so he explained that each clue was looking for a three word song title. Two of those three words, however, are the same, with one at the beginning and the other at the end of the title. The various clues led to well known songs, such as “Time After Time” by Cyndi Pauper and “One On One” by Hall and Oates.

Folk Pioneer Delivers Real Early Christmas Present For Music Fans

Christmas arrived exactly eleven months early this year, or it could be a bonus from the noel that just passed four weeks before. Whichever way you look at it, the gift that was presented on January 25 was quite welcome. Much revered folk singer John Gorka delivered a brand new studio album on that date, his first record in over three years.

The Three Keys To Achieving Massive Music Career Success

1. Having The Right Mindset And Working On It Daily To Make It Stronger It’s nearly impossible to build a successful music career when your mindset consists of pessimism, negativity and disempowering thoughts. This is a massive reason why most musicians never take the right actions to grow their careers.

5 Key Considerations of Buying a Karaoke Machine

Karaoke is a fun and interactive source of entertainment that lets amateur’s sing-along to the vocals of a long list of songs. In order to get the most enjoyment from karaoke it helps to have the right equipment.

Creative Uses Of The Train Metaphor In Ten Popular Songs

Railroads have often been the subjects of popular songs, most notably The City of New Orleans by Arlo Guthrie and the Midnight Special by Creedence Clearwater Revival. While those particular hits were written about actual railroads, many other songs have been given titles of metaphorical trains. Bob Dylan, who won a Noble Prize for his writings, once compared judgment day to a slow train coming.

Music Legends Who Have Appeared On Late Night With Jools Holland

As soon as he ceased being member, the band he co-founded went on to have its first big hit. While most artists would consider this sequence quite disheartening, Jools Holland instead became even more famous than his old group. Holland left Squeeze after their third album, only to see its next record spawn the huge single “Tempted” sung by his replacement Paul Carrack.

Ten Things I Learned From Reading The Autobiography Of Kiss Drummer Peter Criss

One of my resolutions for tje new year was to read more nonfiction, which is typically more educational than the novels I have always preferred. Being a music fan, I decided to start with music biographies. Since I recently have revisited my youth by listening to all of my old Kiss records, I started my reading with that band.

How Music Bands for Corporate Shows Get Popular

This article summarizes the usual methods adopted by music bands for corporate shows to get popular. With the common practices listed out, this article shows the way to fame that other music bands should explore to promote their music.

How To Teach Guitar More Effectively While Spending Less Time Creating Teaching Materials

Want to grow your guitar teaching business fast? Teaching guitar becomes easier and less stressful when you avoid spending extra (unpaid) time creating lesson materials for your students.

Piano or Keyboard: What’s the Difference?

Both have the same function, and provide virtually the same performance. However, musicians and audiences typically agree there are distinct differences between the sounds each of them produces. Here’s a quick comparison to help you understand the significant differences between the two instruments.

The Study: Do Modern Violins Measure Up to Strads?

Double-blind tests in 2014 found newer violins have a preferred sound, shocking many. But it’s music to the ears of violinists with smaller budgets.

Violinmaking: Why Bosnian Maple Wood Is King

Legendary violins are made of Bosnian wood grown hundreds of years ago. But can modern luthiers replicate what Stradivari had available to him?

Best Last Lines In Ten Popular Songs

Bob Dylan’s influence on popular songwriting is too enormous to print, so this article will mention just his gift for penning classic closing lines. Among his best is the put down in “Positively Fourth Street when he says, ” I wish that for just one time you could stand inside my shoes, you’d know what a drag it is to see you.” Another memorable closer comes from “The Bal!

Classic Self-Titled Debut Albums That Should Be Celebrated On Their Fiftieth Anniversary In 2018

Andy Warhol’s favorite band, the Velvet Underground, is already preparing a box set to honor the upcoming fiftieth anniversary of its excellent debut album White Light White Heat from 1969. Other bands can begin their fiftieth anniversary now that the calendar has reached 2018, including records from The Beatles, the Monkees and Cream. Among the many albums turning fifty this year are almost a dozen debut records, most of which are self-titled.

3 Reasons Why Guitarists Struggle To Play Fast & Clean

Struggling to play guitar clean at fast speeds? You’re probably making the same mistakes as most guitarists. Here are the 3 reasons why guitar players make mistakes at fast speeds:

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