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Ultimate Guide to Singing
Ultimate Guide to Singing When great singers get set on stage something extraordinary happens: they don’t think about what they are singing; they actually become the song. I have seen this with all of the great singers I’ve worked with: Dame Shirley Bassey, Lionel Richie, The Bee Gees, Sir Elton John, Lady Gaga, and so many […]
Wahtz Wah Pedal
Wahtz Wah Pedal Kit MOD Kits give musicians an opportunity to build their own effects pedals through easy-to-follow instructions and point-to-point wiring. They come with predrilled enclosures and all the necessary parts. The Wahtz Wah pedal kit produces a pedal with a classic wah tone and a hint of extra bite and growl. True […]
Moab Music Festival
Michael Barrett and Leslie Tomkins readily admit there was a somewhat selfish reason for founding a music festival in Moab, Utah, 22 years ago. For about six months prior to their visit to Moab, the couple had already been discussing the possibility of starting another music festival. Barrett, a classical pianist from New York City, had founded the New York Festival of Song about two years prior.
Singing Helps Parkinson’s Patients
Last year Linda Ronstadt announced that she has Parkinson’s disease and can no longer sing. In an AARP Magazine interview she stated, “No one can sing with Parkinson’s. No matter how hard you try.” Music therapists and other experts who work with Parkinson’s disease patients, say this is not true. While she may no longer be able to sing, many people can and do sing, and for some, it is part of their Parkinson’s treatment.
Acoustic Pickups
Whether it’s for a coffee shop performance, live band gig, or a recording on a laptop, there may come a time when you need to amplify your acoustic string instrument. There is a wide choice of methods available and understanding the differences can help you make an informed choice when dealing with acoustic pickups.
Breedlove Mandolins
Breedlove Premier Series Mandolins are handcrafted in the US for working musicians and serious hobbyists.
Penny Brill: The Healing Power of Music
Penny Brill felt that music had aided her recovery so much that, after she was well again, she made it her mission to help other people through music.
Making Music Lowers Blood Pressure
A study by the Leiden University Medical Center Department of Cardiology, published in the Netherlands Heart Journal, shows that playing music may improve cardiovascular health. The researchers measured cardiovascular health in 25 musicians and nonmusicians, aged 18 to 30. The subjects were similar in terms of height, weight, and lifestyle factors like physical exercise and diet. The musicians had significantly lower blood pressure and heart rates than their nonmusician counterparts.
Sabian Stick Flip
The Sabian Stick Flip starts out as a drumstick bag, then unzips, flips, and morphs into a drumstick holder keeping transportation and function simple. The design makes transformation quick and smooth, without the need for snaps or special connections. As a stand, it sits firmly on the floor putting spare sticks within arm’s reach. Folded up, the low-profile bag is a lightweight, secure way to transport drumsticks.