Flying with a musical instrument can be difficult, especially if you play a larger instrument that can’t come onto the plane with you. Making sure you have a good case and the proper insurance coverage can ensure a relaxed and stressless travelling experience.
In August I had the opportunity to visit Fox Cities, Wisconsin, a region of Northeastern Wisconsin along the Fox River. It is made up of 19 communities, including the cities of Appleton, Kaukauna, Menasha, Neenah, and Oshkosh. The trip delivered all that I had anticipated in small town charm, but I had not expected the region’s enthusiastic support for the arts, vibrant live music scene, and friendly, artsy vibe.
One of the most important things to think about when considering guitar care and maintenance is humidity. Most guitars are made of wood, which means they can warp and become damaged in a variety of climates.
Here is some classical repertoire that is fun and appealing to teens, while still providing good learning opportunities for technique building.
In this video, Josh Wright of joshwrightpiano.com explains both shifting and crossing, and the best way to use each when playing piano.
If you want to become one of the greatest jazz players, there are habits you must get into doing every day. Start with these 7 everyday tasks that you can do to start living and breathing jazz music.
Another great way to create more interesting chord progressions is to use a pedal note or pedal point. A pedal note is a static bass note that sticks around for a few measures while the chords change over the top.
Energy in singing is equal to energy of air spinning through the vocal resonators and a too relaxed singer can easily misunderstand this very important aspect of vocal technique.
If we take a look at the entertainment industry of today, it seems as if artists have easier time creating music than promoting it.
Whether you are just starting out or have been in the business for 40 years, it is always nice to hear some advice from members of the industry.