How To Sell Country Songs

If you’re wondering “how to sell a country song” there isn’t just one simple answer. But there are answers.

The Devin Townsend Project – The Retinal Circus Blu-Ray Review

The thing I love about Devin Townsend is he is your classic ideas man. What amazes me is that he pulls off so many of these zany ideas where other mere mortals in the indie music scene are less able to make things happen on such a scale. So when Dev announces a one off London concept show built around a story arc that threads his career together and promises a feast for the eyes as well as the ears, you would be forgiven for being slightly sceptical about the production quality of said event.

A History of Music in Utah Valley and How to Get Involved

Music is a soothing balm on the troubled soul. It may be the lovely ringing tones of church hymns, the hard percussion of rock or even the soulful rhythms of jazz; everyone loves tunes in some form. I was so blessed to grow up in a place with an interesting musical history. Locals and tourists from all over the world enjoy the music of Utah and Utah Valley.

The Different Genres Of Extreme Metal – 5 Styles Of Heavy Metal Explained

Heavy Metal has become a very popular genre of music lately, especially due to the increased interest of the public in the underground extreme genres of heavy metal. With the popularization of bands like Slayer and Metallica in the eighties, Cannibal Corpse and Dying Fetus in the nineties, followed by Phantom and Pig Destroyer in this era, the underground extreme subculture has lost its “underground” status.

Should Musicians Perform for Themselves or Others?

When a musician plays, is he/she doing so for his/her own benefit or for others’? There are many schools of thought regarding this. Let’s examine the subject.

Mastering Dubstep – Tips for Dubstep Beat Making

Dubstep is a fairly new type of electronic music, which got it starts within the city of London. Over time, this new genre began to spread throughout the UK, Europe and eventually, it became popular across the world. This new, unique genre of music focuses on bass hooks that are vibrant and deep. When listing to Dubstep, it’s easy to think that the beat pattern is rather simple. However, Dubstep beat making is a lot more difficult than it sounds. If you want to master Dubstep, here are some helpful tips to keep in mind along the way.

The Recent Downfall and Degradation of the Title ‘Musician’

This particular article is on the recent misinformed representation of the title ‘Musician.’ I delve lightly into the true meaning of Musician, and touch on subjects that have been under-handing it’s integrity of late. Once again, this is an opinion piece, and any offense is not intended.

Zakk Wylde’s Black Label Society – Unblackened DVD Review

Zakk Wylde is heavy metal’s Viking Warrior, but we all know he is a softy too. On Unblackened, we get to see how soft.

Why Making ‘Fast Progress’ On Guitar Is Very Dangerous

Chances are, you believe (just like most guitarists) that transforming yourself into a great player means making the fastest progress possible. On the outside this may seem like a logical idea, but after examining deeper it is actually a very potentially dangerous behavior.

Why Most New Guitar Players Fail To Learn to Play The Guitar

It’s not very often that a new idea comes along that totally changes guitar design and makes an instrument so much easier to learn and play. It’s even less common when these developments occur with entry-level priced instruments.

The Best Christmas Songs

When an artist gets a Christmas song right, the listener is compelled. It may be a bit predictable to claim that the effect can be magical, but that word is unavoidable. There is very little time before the faithful day approaches, so it is absolutely mandatory that you choose wisely. Here are the five best seasonal choices:

10 Guitar Gifts for the Guitar Players on Your List

If you were to ask any guitar player to name ten things they use at least once a week you’d suddenly have lots of guitar gift ideas.These are things guitar players use on a regular basis, so you may think they are not be exotic enough for gifts. Then again what is better than getting something that is actually useful?

Finding a Good Place to Sing Karaoke

Regardless of your vocal abilities, if you like to sing, karaoke is fantastic entertainment. Even though karaoke is an extremely popular type of activity it sometimes will not be that simple to find a good venue to participate in it. Next to investing in a karaoke system for your home you fundamentally have three choices.

The Lies Singers Believe (Part 2)

The Lies that singer’s believe part 2 is focusing on some common misconceptions that come about when a singer begins to look at the types of songs they want to sing but perhaps find them challenging. Read on to find what they are…

Interview: Kobra Paige – Kobra and the Lotus

Interview with Kobra Paige. Canadian frontwoman of Kobra and the Lotus.