The 3 Best Places to Get Close to Elvis Presley

After Elvis became famous, he chose to remain in Memphis rather than going off to live the glamorous life in Hollywood. Memphis was his home and it is now the place where his fans can gather to celebrate the King of Rock and Roll. What follows are three key places that every fan of Elvis Presley should visit at least once in their lifetime.

The Power of Song

A testament to the power of song in our society. Songs are a force that move us, and songwriters can have an astonishing impact on their world through their medium.

Rap Instrumentals – The Best Way to Find Rap Instrumentals Online

Are you looking for rap instrumentals online? This article will tell you everything you need to know about how to find the best, most unique beats on the net!

The Incredible Late Piano Sonatas By Franz Joseph Haydn Within A New Compact Disk Release

Haydn’s last keyboard sonatas are among the most appealing classical-period sonatas for this musical instrument. A principal characteristic of Haydn’s music is definitely the evolution of much bigger constructions from really limited, straightforward musical motives, frequently derived from ordinary accompanying motives. The music is oftentimes particularly form-wise aimed, and the meaningful musical events of a movement may happen rather quickly.

Clementi’s Music

As a very respected and successful composer, performer and businessman, Muzio Clementi is very popular with my high school piano students. Although Clementi is not as famous today, I think he influenced many generations of piano players and helped promote a great interest in the piano.

Samples and Beats – Working With Top Producers

What if you could develop the skills that would allow you to use ordinary samples and beats to shake up the music industry and make a name for yourself? You’ve probably already heard about how quickly you can get the attention of the right people, if you are just in the right place at the right time. However, you also have to make sure that you’re able to make a lasting impression when your chance comes.

The Trouble Behind Recording Coldplay’s “X + Y”

Coldplay’s “X + y” was successful by any measure, selling 13,000,000 copies worldwide and spawning several chart hits. Recording the album was a different matter, altogether. Among the difficulties the band encountered along the way were a change in producer midway through recording, discarded tracks and a timetable that ate up a year and a half. Read on to find out more.

How to Buy a Guitar or Bass: Guide for First-Time Buyers

Buying your first guitar or bass can be a complex process, especially if you’re not sure what to look for. If you need a little help, this article has the information you need to choose a guitar with confidence and get the best instrument for your money!

Importance of a Music Stand for Musicians

A Music Stand plays an important role of holding sheets so that Musicians can perform looking at them. They are available in various designs.

Tom Petty – The Waiting

“The Waiting” was one of the most difficult songs that Tom Petty ever wrote. The chorus and the main guitar riff came to him quickly, but the rest of the song eluded him for several weeks. I guess we know that he figured it out in the end, but how?

Counting Crows – Mr Jones

For Bay Area rock band Counting Crows, Mr Jones was their best-selling song ever. The track came off of their 1993 debut album August and Everything After, and the video for the song happened to be released in the same week as Kurt Cobain’s tragic death. Did that help or hurt?

What Are the Different Types of Guitar Strings?

Guitar strings are made of many different materials, are coated and uncoated, come in different gauges, are specialized for acoustic, electric or classical guitars and even come in different colors. All of these characteristics affect the sound of the string. However, the wound or thickest gauge strings (the 6th, 5th, 4th and sometimes 3rd strings are wound while the 1st and 2nd strings are unwound, single ribbons) are of 1 of 3 types of string…

Top 5 Hard Rock Bands

Hard rock and heavy metal developed and blossomed in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. The onslaught of sound inspired musicians across the globe, but the speed and precision required to master the instruments would take years of practice. The following bands practiced, and then set the world on fire.

Jack Greene: A Country Legend

This article was written about the legacy of Jack Greene. It discusses his successes and unforgettable body of work that he left behind.

Country Music Song Writers

The demand for country music song writers is fast increasing, with more and more musicians widely accepting that their country songs are in part the product of someone else’s words or instrumental. The fact is that song writing, like many other art forms, tends to be a collaboration. You may have a great idea that can be clarified and perfected by working with a ghost writer or other musician.