Today’s Sociology Defined by Music Tastes —According to a study published in the journal Poetics, Americans tastes in music define how we see ourselves
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Lang Lang Launches Program
Lang Lang’s International Music Foundation launched its Keys of Inspiration program on Oct. 22 at the Roberto Clemente Public School 13 in Brooklyn, NY.
YouTube Learning
Want to improve your playing, but don’t have money or time to dedicate to private lessons? Here’s how to get the most from your YouTube Learning experience
Formula for Improvising
Formula for Improvising —This article will help you start the process of improvising so you can jam with other musicians and create your own music…
Six Note Jazz Solo
Six Note Jazz Solo —In jazz, dissonance is a virtue. It gives a solo texture and color. The flat third and flat seventh are especially sexy tones…
Songwriting Tips from the Pros
Making Music asked professional songwriters for their favorite songwriting tips.Make your own songs sizzle by embracing these great tips from the pros….
Group Learning
Group Learning: learning to play a musical instrument can be a rewarding experience at any age, especially if the learning is part of a group experience…
Texture in Music
Just as physical materials have texture, so does music—though, of course, texture in music is characterized by sound, not feel. You might describe the texture of a song or piece in terms of range, dynamics, articulation, or rhythmic complexity….
Secrets to Skillful Sight Reading
Making Music offers the following secrets to skillful sight reading to help make your musical journey a more fulfilling one.
11 Essential Practice Tips
Get better results, and increase your enjoyment from your music Here are 11 essential practice tips to make your music experience a better one.