How to Choose the Right Chords for Your Song If you’re new to songwriting, it can all feel like a bit of a minefield. So, you need chords, of course, but how do you know which ones to choose? How do you even decide which one to start with? Well, here we’ll look at a set of ways to determine the right chords for […]
Trumpeter/hornist Jeff Stockham talks about playing historic instruments & his work in the film “Lincoln”
Launch of New Column: Playing Well with Dr. Randall Kertz Hello and welcome to Playing Well! I’m Randall Kertz, a chiropractor, acupuncturist, and bassist in private practice in suburban Chicago, and I specialize in injury prevention, treatment, and management for musicians, a topic I write and lecture about extensively.
How to Play Slap Bass In order to play slap bass, a bass player must think like a drummer –that is, to hit the strings with the thumb to get the right tone, the wrist must rotate in the same way a drummer’s wrist does when playing the traditional, or jazz, grip.
How to Choose the Right Chords for Your Song If you’re new to songwriting, it can all feel like a bit of a minefield. So, you need chords, of course, but how do you know which ones to choose? How do you even decide which one to start with? Well, here we’ll look at a set of ways to determine the right chords for […]
Drumming With Seniors Part II – A Simple Concentration Exercise In this latest article we will cover an example from my book, Simple Drumming For Seniors, of an easy exercise you can do to increase your concentration.
What’s in a Name: Is it a Violin or a Fiddle? Ask any violinist if there’s a difference between a violin and a fiddle, and they will say, “If I had a nickel every time somebody asked that!”
Casio Adds Two New Models to Its Celviano Grand Hybrid Lineup Casio has added two new models to its Celviano Grand Hybrid digital piano line – the GP-310 and GP-510. The new models boast several enhanced features, including a more powerful speaker system, improved harpsichord Tone, and an improved Concert Play mode. The GP-310 and GP-510 digital pianos were revealed in the company’s booth during The […]
How to Play Clarinet Scales: D Minor We have reached the final video in our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Cassidy will teach out how to play the D minor scale on clarinet.
Making Music Presents: ‘One Voice, One Guitar, One Song’ Songwriting Contest It’s time for the Making Music “One Voice, One Guitar, One Song” songwriting contest. The winner will receive an AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multi-pattern USB microphone.
Grace Kelly Plays Yamaha’s Venova Yamaha’s latest wind instrument, the Venova, is compact, durable, and great for a saxophone sound on the go. Check out Grace Kelly’s demonstration!
Time To Pick – Guide to Guitar Picks Picks have existed from the earliest days of string instruments. There’s evidence that ancient Egyptians used picks made of stone or bone, similar to picks found today. Modern picks come in a huge variety of materials, both natural and man-made, even recycled, and in many shapes and sizes.
Digital Collaboration: Technology’s Impact on How Artists Create Music By Michael Grandinetti Nobody makes a hit record on their own. Behind every top-selling artist—from Elton John to Billie Eilish—there’s a Bernie Taupin, FINNEAS, and team of collaborators in the creative process. Whether it’s building a beat, crafting a hook, laying the horns, or featuring an artist, collaboration has facilitated the songs we know and […]
Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti The microphone cable remains one of the most popular cable types used in audio and video production. This is true for schools and churches as well as for recording studios and live performance production. While wireless microphones have eliminated the need for some mic cables, the growth in the use….
Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions” Dave Sanborn, veteran saxophonist and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, Terrace […]
Leonard Bernstein’s unknown, never-recorded string quartet “rediscovered,” to be performed A Making Music exclusive An unknown, never-performed, and never-recorded work for string quartet composed by Leonard Bernstein — perhaps the most talented and successful classical musician in American history — later this year will have its world premiere at Tanglewood, the music venue that had a 50-year association/connection to the famed conductor, composer, musician, and […]
Shake It Up with Handheld Percussion Drums, Instruments May 29, 2019May 29, 2019 Neil Connors 0 Comments
Community Video: Trey Connor – Hold On Community Videos June 4, 2018November 21, 2018 Neil Connors 0 Comments
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Community Video: Raquel de Souza – Run Towards The Highway Community Videos May 17, 2018November 21, 2018 Neil Connors 0 Comments
8,000 Musicians Attempt Record-Breaking Performance in Korea News January 5, 2018 Neil Connors 0 Comments
Community Video: Sweet Sweet – To The Stars Community Videos July 19, 2017November 20, 2018 Neil Connors 0 Comments
Symphony for a Broken Orchestra Supports School Music Programs in Philadelphia News May 23, 2017 Neil Connors 0 Comments
