Chords or Melody First... Which is Best?
Looks at the issue of whether to start a composition with the melody or harmony.

Win Friends & Influence People Through Music -- Is It Possible?
Can learning to play a musical instrument really help you "win friends & influence people?" It almos...

Right-Hand Techniques for New Age Piano
Explains various methods for playing the piano using just the right-hand.

The Piano Parent Trap!
This article illustrates the most effective way parents can support their young children in piano le...

Creating Caverns - an Improvisation Exercise
Illustrates the method used to create a New Age piano piece using one chord.

Vintage Guitar Collectors Can Still Find Deals
The days of finding vintage Fender Telecasters or Gibson Les Pauls for $100 in a pawn shop are long ...

Recording Vocals at Home
Getting the right vocal performance is perhaps the most crucial element of a professional recording....

Reasons to Ditch Your Guitar Pick
Are you tired of your guitar pick?

Why Do Music Lovers Still Prefer to Buy Records?
More than twenty years after the introduction of the compact disc, the 50-year-old long play record ...

Singing: The Tonic of Life
Singing is really the ultimate feel good drug. It's benefits to your mental state and overall wellbe...

An Interview with Angus Young of ACDC - Why He Plays a Gibson SG
Angus Young of ACDC has stood by his Gibson SG guitar through the years. This Steven Rosen interview...

Bluegrass Music - Alive and Well in the Appalachians
One of the Appalachian Mountain region's greatest contributions to the world is Bluegrass music. Bo...