Selecting the Right Ballet Class Music

One of the most consistent and challenging tasks ballet instructors face is the job of finding good ballet class music to accompany their teaching. A lot of time and energy can be expended listening to samples online or auditioning CDs, and all of this effort can often end up being fruitless. There are a few very useful techniques that can be used to make this undertaking significantly easier and produce better results.

The Story Behind The Song – Alas And Did My Savior Bleed

There are in the Church Hymnal (the Red back Church of God Hymnal) Three versions of Alas And Did My Savior Bleed. They are 264, At the Cross, 355 He Loves Me, and 291, Oh How I Love Jesus, though all of these songs contain the hymn originally composed by Isaac Watts, his original hymn did not contain a refrain.

Play the Piano? Try Your Hand at Ballet Class Music

If you’re a piano player and a decent sight-reader and you’ve never had the opportunity to do anything with your musical talent, you might want to consider volunteering to play ballet class music for a ballet school in your area. Ballet class music is fun and easy to play and many schools will even pay a decent wage for your service once you become proficient at it.

The Story Behind The Song – All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name

The hymn, “All Hail The Power of Jesus Name”, is often called “The National Anthem of Christendom”. The lyrics were written by Edward Perronet.

What You Always Wanted To Know About Brass Instruments – How To Find The Best Trumpet For Students

A common question to someone that is new to the world of brass instruments is how to find the best trumpet for students. As easy as the answer can be, many people make the mistake of buying the wrong horn. There are many different ways to get an instrument when you are just starting out.

MTV Turns 30 and Three Decades Later Their Impact on the Music Industry Is Evident

Thirty years ago today, a monumental musical event occurred. At 12:01 AM on August 1, 1981 a new station came on the air, called MTV. The first images broadcast on the new music television station were the launch of Apollo 11. The first video was “Video Killed the Radio Star” by the Buggles and the rest as they say was “History”. Music lovers, especially the young high school age and college age, were now going to be able to see their favorite musicians and bands more often than the usual Grammy awards broadcast or special guest appearance on a late night show, American Bandstand or Soul Train.

Grab Your Books – Here Is A Brief History Of The Trumpet

What’s the next step that you need to take after you’ve fallen in love with that trumpet sound, bought yourself a new horn, and started playing? Obviously, if you want to get serious as a musician, you’ll need to take a little history lesson. After all, the more you know about your favorite instrument will most likely make you appreciate it more, and may even make you a more committed musician.

The Story Behind the Song – A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Probably, one of the greatest hymns written by the greatest man of the greatest period of German history is the song “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”. It has been called “The Battle Hymn of the Reformation”. This song was written by the great German reformer Martin Luther. Let us look briefly at the man, Martin Luther, then let us explore the doctrine of the song “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”.

The Story Behind The Song – Amazing Grace

No study on Hymnology would be complete without “Amazing Grace.” Amazing Grace is probably one of the most well-known, widely published and well-loved Hymns by all faiths. It has often been referred to in modern-day meetings as the Baptist Anthem. There is probably not a more accurate description of Grace than Amazing and this is truly the case when you consider the biographical background of John Newton.

The Popularity of DJ Songs

DJs songs are highly demanded at all occasions like parties, weddings, competitions, etc. The songs can be original compositions or remixed versions of original songs.

Have a Blast With a New Home Karaoke Machine

Are you thinking about buying a karaoke machine? Here are some reasons why it’s a great idea.

Junior Drum Sets

If you have a son or daughter who you want to expose to a musical instrument at a young age, there is nothing better than a junior drum set. These children’s drum sets are very inexpensive when compared to other beginner level musical instruments and they are very easy to get set up and started.

Discover The Different Types Of Trumpets

The most common trumpet is in the key of Bb. However, there are many different types of trumpets that are available. If you are a beginning trumpet player, or just don’t know much about them, then you probably wouldn’t know the difference.

Why Doing a Music Production Course Is Better Than Self-Teaching!

Many people looking to enroll in a course covering music production or sound engineering will question whether the knowledge and experience they will have by the end will make it worthwhile shelling out the cash and effort, or if they should merely buy the software and equipment needed and teach themselves. By considering everything you get from a course, it banishes any doubt about which is the better way to learn and is more likely to lead to success.

5 Crucial Practice Methods to Be Able to Play Funky Piano

Funky piano – when we hear someone doing it well we think “Wow! I really wish I could do that.” Unfortunately its typical speed and complexity make it hard for a beginner to learn. The trick is to slow it down (half speed) whilst you learn it and also study transcriptions of funky patterns.