In this article I'll explain how to make your guitar squeal with Pinch Harmonics. A lot of guitarists have trouble learning how to do these, but it's really a simple technique.I'm going to touch on all types of harmonics in an effort to explain how Pinch Harmonics work when your playing the guita. . .

So You Want To Teach As A Private Music Tutor?

An Introduction for MusiciansFor many of today's musicians, working as a private music tutor has many benefits over working within an educational establishment. Firstly, you are a lot freer to choose where, when, and depending on how well you teach, WHO your students are. This will also let you c. . .

Is The Myth of Star Wars Entering The Political Arena

With a recent article in the La Times, Star Wars has gone political. George Lucas has attended a Capital Hill meeting for Democrats."Star Wars" filmmaker George Lucas joined House Democratic leaders at a town hall meeting on Capitol Hill to roll out an "innovation agenda" that aims to prepare th. . .

Sing Jingles?

As a former William Morris agent, booking some of the biggest stars in country music, and as a session singer singing many commercials like Fox TV, UPN ID spots, O’Charleys and many others, I am well acquainted with the jingle market, the ups and downs, and the difficulty of entering the commerci. . .

The Shawshank Redemption, a Stephen King movie

The Shawshank Redemption is consistently voted as one of the best movies of all time. Originally a story in a Stephen King book, the Different Seasons, known as Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, the story was adapted and the movie created. The movie was directed and the screenplay writt. . .

Music Studios Policies vs. Indiscipline Students

Studio policies will make music studios run well. For example, the policy state that if students didn’t pay tuition fee at first lesson of the month, they must pay late fee. Then students will generally pay on time. Another policy, if students miss lesson without any notification, lesson can't be. . .

Your Best Guitar Practice Routine

Coming up with the best guitar practice routine is a matter of first deciding what your goals are. For most guitarists when they think of a practice routine, the goal is to improve speed and technique. For some, sight reading may also be an area that needs work, as well as improvisation, soloing,. . .

Cinematic Fever

Love it or hate it – every February the “Oscar” fever hits the media and you can rarely turn on the television or open the newspaper without hearing a mention of an actor, director or movie which is up for nomination. Australia of course has its own award ceremony in the form of the Australian F. . .

Music Making With Your PC

Up until a few years ago, making music meant a massive investment in time and money. Those days are fortunately gone now, you can use your computer to record and edit your vocals or instruments, and burn a CD of your work afterwards, ready to be played on your CD player.In order to make music wit. . .

SAMPLING: Creative or Not? Right or Wrong?

Many people talk about the legal issues regarding sampling. If tracks aren't cleared properly it leads to mayhem when the artist or producer gets a law suit for their unapproved use of another musicians material. Now aside from that there is an even bigger issue when "sampling" is practiced...L. . .

Set Up A Homestudio To Make Your Own Recordings

Nowadays affordable computers and great audio hardware make it feasible for anyone to make great recordings. The number of soundcards available for example, is enormous. It is impossible to tell in a few words what you need to start a homerecording studio, but in this article I will give some val. . .

Better Options In Downloading Mobile Phone Ring Tones and Mobile Phone Logos

Over a few years, mobile tones, cheap ring tones, mobile phone logo and downloadable game for mobile phones have become very popular among a large cross-section of mobile phone users in different parts of UK as well as other parts of the globe. A number of online providers of mobile phone logos, . . .

XM Radio Host Interviews Alfonzo Blackwell

Alfonzo Blackwell is an incredible force in the internet radio industry. He has begun this year in classic style that is surely a stunning and rare commodity. Mr. Blackwell has forged ahead of the pack in the internet radio-smooth jazz/chill and classic soul and R&B formats to deliver stellar mus. . .

Dish Network – A Better Viewing Experience

Competition is heating up among the satellite television service providers and the cable companies, with Dish Network exceeding 12 million subscribers and growing. This is exciting news as digital satellite programming holds the advantage with 100 percent digitalized high definition signals that . . .

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Il Divo is not a band, it’s an addiction………! Il Divo is a new dawn of innovative music. Il Divo didn’t travel a long way, just in few years it soared high and emerged as a top ranked band in several countries. Il Divo originally started gathering in 2001 with the idea to remake popular new and ol. . .

Hot new releases at Netflix

Netflix is the best place to get all of the hottest new releases all year round. Who doesn't love snuggling up on the couch with a bowl of buttery popcorn and a great movie? I know I do and with a Netflix membership I can do that any day of the week. Right now there are all kinds of hot new relea. . .

Aerosmith Just Keeps On Rockin’

For over three decades, Aerosmith have been one of rock's most revered and popular bands, crafting classic songs full of raw guitar runs and intensely energetic vocals. The band first reached fame in the 1970’s with a string of hits including "Dream On," "Sweet Emotion" and "Walk This Way." Durin. . .

Audience's Perception Of Songs

Any songwriter knows that a song will not make it without having well-written music and perfectly crafted lyrics. But the interaction between music and lyrics in a song poses two questions. The first is which is more important and the second is which should be written first. Nevertheless, the sec. . .