Getting The Most From Your Guitar Practice Sessions

Playing the guitar is probably one of the great hobbies anyone can have. There is something to be said about picking up the guitar and letting the music lead you. If you intend to make a career out of or grow as a guitarist, practice is essential. You have heard the saying practice makes perfect. Well, it applies in all areas of your life, even your hobbies. Here we will show you just how beneficial guitar practice can be, just what you can hope to gain, and how you should organize your practice... Read more »

The Popular Trend of Karaoke

Cheap and fun entertainment is getting hard to find but there is one kind of entertainment that young and old can enjoy that’s not only cheap it’s a whole lot of fun and it’s called Karaoke. In fact the popular trend of karaoke is growing at a rate that’s faster than almost any other form of entertainment. Do you love to dance but want to try something new? Have you fantasized about what it would be like to be a singer? Do your kids love to sing? Maybe you find yourself... Read more »

How To Prepare For Your Musical Performance

Preparing for a musical performance, whether instrumental or vocal, can be a daunting task. Not only do you have to know your performance piece perfectly, you need to have your nerves under control and be well rehearsed in the performance aspects of your piece, not only the technique and skill you require. So how do you prepare for a musical performance? First, true preparation begins long before you even know you are going to perform. It involves the discipline of practicing the basics. Instrumental... Read more »

Musicians - Overcome Your Stagefright

The lights go dim and there is a hush in the room. You hear your name, and your hearts does that familiar big thump. Then you feel it, your heart as it drops down into the depth of your stomach. You take a breath, and remember to exhale, eventually. Its time. You take a step, but can’t feel your legs, you urge another step forward and will your funny legs just to hold you up and take you there. Somehow you make it to the center of the stage. You have to say something, but your mouth is bone... Read more »

Improving Your Improvisation Skills

Music is undoubtedly a form of communication and/or expression. Coincidently, the skills of improvisation are certainly related to the dexterity and formalities that are imperative to accomplishing your role as a communicator. Therefore, as you are preparing to become a musician, improvising will firmly assists with your development of the overall perception and understanding of musicianship. Improvisation often focuses on the recognition of one’s personal awareness, into the present moment.... Read more »

You Can Learn To Play By Ear

Did you know that there are many people who can naturally play by ear? Often they sing by ear as well. Sure, they may be able to follow along as the music moves up and down the scale of the page they are looking at while performing. However, in reality, they never learned the difference between an A flat and a D flat, it is something that comes natural to them and they truly follow their ear when playing an instrument or singing vocals. It is very possible that these natural ‘by ear’... Read more »

Performing Live in Concert

Do you have what it takes to perform live in concert? It is simple really: you need to have the knowledge, as well as talent and equipment. Generally, bands gather by their interest in music as well as performing. A few issues will deserve your attention, before you can get the attention you deserve. Here you will find a few ideas and helpful advice while performing as a band. You will require the talent for singing or playing an instrument. However, there are productive band members who only sing... Read more »

The Benefits Of Learning Music Theory

That’s music to my ear is a common phrase used to express a person’s emotional response to how a particular tune can make them feel. Some people listen to music all the time. Some study the art of playing an instrument. It’s therapeutic; it’s enriching; it’s a way of creating moods in any environmental setting. If you are interested in music for more than the pure enjoyment people get out of listening to it, then learning about music theory is an ideal mode for you. Music... Read more »

Self-Care For Musicians

It is important that we all take care of ourselves. It is our individual responsibility to make sure that we are nourished inside and out, healthy and content. This is especially true for the creative person, such as a musician. The demands on those in a creative line of work are different then those in a nine to five office job. Both have demands, and both require you to be healthy in order to do properly, but they are different demands none the less. I want to start with telling you that there... Read more »

Guitar Maintenance And Care

Your guitar will certainly give you more consistent quality sound along with a much longer life span if the correct care and attention is provided. Purchasing some accessories that are essential for the care of your guitar is vital if you are serious about playing the guitar. There is a well known saying that is certainly true, and that is “a guitar player is only as good as the sound and quality of the guitar he is playing”. A hard shell case is the first item which should be purchased,... Read more »