It is difficult to pinpoint the exact time when instruments from other cultures were first used in Western contemporary music. It is better thought of as a period, rather than an exact moment.
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Student Organization Launches ‘Worldwide Day of Gratitude’ to Honor COVID-19 Heroes
First responders and healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be honored on April 30 as part of “Worldwide Day of Gratitude,” a global coming together through the arts organized by the student-run organization, YOUnison. For Worldwide Day of Gratitude, teachers and students of all ages, as well as the general […]
Dulcet Tones: The Hammered and Mountain Dulcimer
Aside from their last names, the mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer share only a few traits. They’re both a type of zither—an instrument with strings that extend only to the ends of the soundboard—and they’re both folk instruments not often heard in modern popular music.
The Harp: How Does it Work?
The harp is a seemingly mysterious instrument to many people, so let’s take a look at how this unique instrument actually works.
Get Your Sticks Together – PMC Offering Free Drum Lessons!
Each month a randomly selected winner will receive 12 FREE drum lessons at their chosen local drum shop or music store – paid for by the PMC….
Calling All Drummers: Win a Lesson With a Master Pro
Drummers worldwide can enter this promotion as the PMC embarks an another year dedicated to their steady beat focused on creating and enabling more drummers. This year, eight Grand Prize winners will be chosen to receive a private online lesson with an internationally recognized celebrity drummer…
The Women’s International Music Network Debuts ‘She Rocks’ Spotlight Series
Weekly online series spotlights and supports the artist community with performances featuring top musicians and up-and-comers live streamed in partnership with Parade.com The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announces the debut of the She Rocks Spotlight Series. This new livestream series spotlights a diverse collection of artists – from up-and-comers to chart-topping sensations – […]
But What About the Musicians?
The Digital World is Both the Opportunity and the Existential Threat Billie Eilish and Lil Nas X may be weathering the pandemic storm (although the big money comes from touring), but in the larger community of independent artists and teachers a shudder is palpable. What do you do when your income disappears overnight? What happens […]
The Accordion: More Than Your Mama’s Squeeze Box
An accordion is a free reed aerophone instrument with bellows, but there are actually many different instruments within the accordion family, with diverse sounds for various playing styles and genres of music.
Ten Virtual Income Opportunities for Pianists (but they apply to all musicians)
Are you ready to make money online playing the piano? Here are 10 virtual income opportunities for pianists to point you in the right direction!