On one Sunday this fall Directory Chris Shimojima took advantage of the public wifi hotspots at nine New York City subway stations to unite 11 musicians virtually.
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The Saw Lady
Video of Natalia Paruz: The Saw Lady. She has many stories about the people she has met while playing the saw in the NYC subway. She has played more prestigious gigs…
Natalia Paruz: The Saw Lady
Natalia Paruz: The Saw Lady has many stories about the people she has met while playing the saw in the NYC subway. She has played more prestigious gigs…
ESP Guitar Sweepstakes!
Enter for a chance to win a brand new ESP/LTD EC 1000t/CTM maple black guitar signed by Alex Skolnick. This ESP Guitar sweepstakes is free to enter.
The Roland TR-8
The Roland TR-8 is a performance rhythm machine that melds the legendary sound and vibe of the TR-808 and TR-909 with features and functions for the modern age
Learn How to Play the Ukulele Today
This ukulele series was created for students who want to teach themselves, or to be used with a teacher in either group or private lessons. Play Ukulele Today! covers the basics and more, including picking, fingerpicking, strumming patterns, playing tips and techniques, how to read notation and tablature, plus more than 90 great songs and examples.
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Making Music magazine encourages recreational musicians to become more engaged in playing their instruments and to participate in the larger music making community.
Tips for Learning to Play Your Favorite Songs
Follow these tips for learning to play your favorite songs below and you’ll be surprised with what you can accomplish in such a short amount of time.
Jamming Etiquette
The following are some tips on jamming etiquette that will hopefully make your first-time experience a memorable one so make sure you check them out!
How to Find the Right Music Teacher
Finding the teacher and method that suits you best is important if music making is going to be fun and relaxing. After you read these tips, you’ll know how to find teh right music teacher.