But what exactly is MIDI and how can it enhance your playing? MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, which, put simply, means…
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Feminism Through Song: Erika Lloyd Celebrates Powerful Women in Music
Erika Lloyd prepares for her upcoming release of her album “Power” by discussing women in the music industry and how today isn’t so different from long ago.
11 Ways to Juggle Life with Your Music
Too busy to practice that piano? No excuses. Here are 11 ways to juggle life with your music time so you can always have music in your life.
Steve Campbell: Tales of a Blues Traveler
Harmonica player, Steve Campbell, has a Forrest Gump-like existence, being at the right place at the right time, and meeting all kinds of influential musicians including blues master B.B. King and Muddy Waters.
You Can Always Learn Piano — Even in Retirement
Personal stories and examples from older adults who prove there is always time to learn piano, whether in a group or on your own, you can still learn.
A History of Reggae
Reggae developed as a genre in the Jamaican ghettos during the late 1960s. It is characterized by a strong bass line, one-drop rhythm with accents on the third beat of each bar, and simple repetitive chord structures. Lyrics feature harmony, often in Jamaican dialect, sometimes with social or political themes.
How Has Playing Music Changed Your Life
How Has Playing Music Changed Your Life? It was a question we asked our subscribers and received some pretty touching answers in return.
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp: Live Your Rock and Roll Fantasy
Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is unlike any other band camp on the planet. There you play out rock and roll fantasies with real rock stars
The Mrs. Are Empowering Women One Song at a Time
Today, Liemandt is part of The Mrs., an all-female rock band from Austin, Texas, that shares a lot more than melodies—they share a message.
9 Steps to Stylize a Song
Here are 9 steps to stylize a song. As you implement some of these ideas, you will begin to develop your own “style.”