It’s important to keep a piano in good shape and make sure that with the right care it will be around for many years to come. Here are just a few ways to ensure that the piano has a long and healthy lifespan!
Category: Making Music
Music Modes: How to Enrich Your Music with Modal Color
Musical modes constitute a form of scale complete with their own distinctive melodic traits. The seven modes have their roots in some of western music’s oldest forms.
5 Useful Apps for Every Musician/Songwriter
Having the talent and the passion to succeed in the music industry is important, yet not enough – you must own the necessary tools as well. Here are five of the most useful apps for every musician or songwriter! Take a look, try them out, and let us know what you think.
Flying with a Musical Instrument Part 1: Be Prepared
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.
Wisconsin’s Fox Cities: More than a Mile of Music
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.
Classical Repertoire That Appeals to Teens
Here is some classical repertoire that is fun and appealing to teens, while still providing good learning opportunities for technique building.
7 Everyday Tasks That Every Jazz Player Must Do
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.
How to Write Interesting Chord Progressions: Pedal Notes
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.
Common Misunderstandings of Vocal Energy and Tension
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.
100 Female Industry Entrepreneurs Share Their Best Advice
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.