Guns N Roses’ Chinese Democracy – Album in Review

The long awaited studio album from Axl Rose’s new Guns N Roses finally came out in 2008, fifteen years after the last studio album by the old band. Was it worth the wait?

Is Pop Music Only For The Young?

Changing priorities doesn’t have to mean that you don’t like to get your groove on. So why do records companies cater mostly to the young?

Learning Tips For Novice Guitar Players

Learning to play guitar requires the novice player to overcome several obstacles, so that they can become a competent guitarist. If the would be guitarist is going to pursue music seriously, then the following points should be considered when choosing an instrument and learning to play their instrument.

What Makes It Groove For You?

What makes us buy music? What forms the emotional connection that says, I need to add that to my collection?

Harps and Harpists for Weddings – Save You Money!

Have you ever thought of having someone play a harp for your wedding? In these economic times, it can save you money!

How to Get Started on The Road to Play Fingerpicking Guitar

Playing the guitar by fingerpicking often takes effort to master; how would you explain those guitar tabs, fingers that have a mind of its own, and your long nails? But with time, you will manage. You just need a lot of patience, determination, an open mind, and a sensitive ear.

What Are the Top Latin Jazz Albums of All Time?

With an upsurge in the number of Latin jazz albums recorded and sold in recent years, there is a huge number of Latin jazz albums now available to fans. New artists are popping up like crazy, and there has never been a better time to be a Latin jazz fan. With all of this music available I would like to offer a short list, or guide to some of the essential, and historically significant albums you may want to check out.

Is Rap Here to Stay?

Rap is a music genre that has been around for decades and it seems that the industry is growing. The question has been asked is rap here to stay?

Why It Pays to Hold on to Your Old Music Electronics

As time presses on, new methods of listening to and storing music are being created, making older ones outdated. When vinyl records were popular, in came cassette players to replace the bulkiness of records and phonographs, making records almost defunct and the little track tapes the newest items. Still, these antique relics could garner a valuable penny in a few years, but it’s determining what to hold on to and what to throw away that’s hard, especially with so many stores offering buy back options on equipment.

What To Do With Your Favorite Antique Vinyl Records And Turntable

Are you holding on to a box of old vinyl records? Do you have an antique turntable just collecting dust? It can be hard to let go of items that created wonderful memories for us. Vinyls remind us of a time when life was much easier. You don’t have to toss your favorite vintage items in the trash. Keep those old memories alive by considering some different options.

Jerry Lee Lewis: Rock and Roll Singer, Pianist, and One of the Legendary Founders of Rock and Roll

Jerry Lee Lewis’ career is a storied example of an artist who had something brewing in him as to what his vision was of Rock and Roll music. Dick Clark has called him one of the Founding Fathers of Rock and Roll and Sam Phillips of Sun Records calls him a music genius. Two of Jerry Lee’s biggest hits were Whole Lot of Shakin’ Going On and Great Balls of Fire.

Air (French Band) – Brief Review

Air is a French band, whose music is most often associated with such electronic music genres as downtempo, ambient, and chill out. Founded in 1995, the duo consists of Nicolas Godin and Jean-Benoit Dunckel.

Some Great Tips For Music Promotion

Music promotion has gained a world wide popularity as it is a sole way by which one can gain popularity very easily specially those who are new in music industry and wants to become a sensation. When some new person comes in music line he may find it difficult to get himself noticed by others as there are many well established artists who have made place for themselves by their hard work and efforts to win hearts. Today, we have so many sources by which we can do music promotion.

Choosing the Best Electric Guitar For Beginners

Wondering what is the best guitar for a beginner? Read on to find some tips that can help you choose the best electric guitars that could launch your new music career.

To Play Live Or To Use The Computer

With every turn of the knob on a mixer or mastering tool is also a certain application of acoustics with the recording. If you can grasp the acoustics of recording and how it works with the development of your particular sound, you will also have more capabilities in recording and how you are able to portray the audio sounds that you are creating. Acoustics begins with the vibration of air, or in some instances, an electronic device.