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What Makes It Groove For You?

What makes us buy music? What forms the emotional connection that says, I need to add that to my collection?

Buying iPods Online

The advent of the iPod is truly a technological breakthrough. People of all ages are literally dashing to the stores every time a new version comes out in the market. And even if you are not one of those people, and are just planning to buy an iPod, you could easily do so online.

Getting Your Music Heard Online

Making a living as a full time musician is a difficult journey to take on, but every year thousands and thousands of individuals just like you are able to pull it off. It's not easy, and it may not even be practical. A lot depends on your talent and material, and yes, the two can be separated.

Minor Chords Are Major Players

Generally speaking, minor triads or three note chords sound sadder than major triads. In a sense, these two families of triads play off one another in helping to alter moods of any given composition that they are involved in. If you are playing a moody piece written by a non-medicated, bipolar compo

The Best Music Software Maker Program

How do you know which music software maker program to choose to learn how to produce your own music? There are many programs out there, and not all of them are made equal. Learn some of the basic essentials in the program that you will need here.

If You Need a Piano Player New York

The following are excellent tips you can follow if you need a Piano Player New York for your special day. These recommendations are based on my years of experience in the wedding industry as an entert

Popular DJ Equipment Brands

When it comes to DJ equipments, a few brands come to mind. The ones that are most popular Numark, American DJ Supply, Pioneer, Denon, Gemini, Odyssey, Stanton, M-Audio and Chauvet. These are the brands to look for when investing in DJ equipments.

Online Piano Lessons For Your Kid As a Beginner

You are able to monitor your child and be there to encourage and assist when he needs you. Aside from that, you don't have to be worried about getting in time for lessons with a piano teacher since you're in control of the time.

The Latest Music Download Reviews

All the singles available to download this week are reviewed. These reviews include the latest releases from The Maccabees, Hurts, The Bees, Human League, Mona, and Katy B.

Mark Your Calendar: New Folk Music Albums 2013

While 2012 was undoubtedly one of the best years for American folk, roots, and Americana music to date, it's starting to look like 2013 will be able to hold our attention just fine. Here's a look at some albums you won't want to miss in the new year.

Ska Guitar Lessons

Even if you've been playing guitar for a while, just listening to a style of music usually isn't enough to figure out how the music is actually played. A predecessor to reggae, ska has a strong, percussive style accented by upstroked guitar strumming. The style and playing techniques of ska music mi

Things to Consider When Buying Cheap Guitars

Buying a cheap guitar seems like an easy enough task. However, there are many things to consider that the beginner may not be aware of. The article looks at things to bear in mind.

How to Patch My Pedal Board to the Amp

Guitar pedals are used for a wide variety of effects ranging from distortion, reverb, delay, EQ and much more. Patching a pedal board to an amp is as simple as patching a single pedal to an amplifier. The only difference is that there are a lot more pedals in the signal chain, which means you'll nee

Profile: The Stylistics

The Stylistics were the vocal group most responsible for popularizing "Philly Soul," that early-Seventies brand of heavily orchestrated R&B that paved the way for disco. Their forte lay mostly in ballads, however, classic gold like "Break Up To Make Up," "Betcha By Golly, Wo

Linzi stoppard 24 carat fuse violins

FUSE, the duo raising the bar for string groups all over the world - their chosen weapon is the Bridge Aquila electric violins, including their bespoke gold plated one-offs.

Do's and Don'ts on Your MIDI Keyboard

One of the most important things in music production is keeping your equipment clean and functional. Why is this so important? It's important because you don't want to spend a bunch of money buying new equipment because you don't take care of your equipment right. One of the most impo