Southern rock, as it came to be known, was a prominent force in the 1970s and 1980s. The Allman Brothers band was at the forefront of the sound, blending blues, country music and rock together. They were always well respected for their musicianship and have won numerous awards and accolades. Despite lineup changes caused […]
Getting yourself known in the music business is normally a long struggle. There aren’t many overnight successes. Traditionally, artists would haul themselves around the pubs and clubs. Perhaps they’d get a lucky break and be spotted by a talent scout. In the meantime, a manager may trawl round the record studios in the hope […]
New bands often have the same problem. They play and rehearse, but they don’t know how to get people in the door. If a band is good, they won’t have too many problems in the long run, but anyone can speed things up if know what to do. If you have a band and […]
I recently got my first guitar, a Fender Squire, a beginner guitar, apparently infamous for it’s lack of quality. Naively exuberant, I showed it to my jazz cat friend, Damon. Oh no man, he groaned, staring, tell me you didn’t just get Squired? He then picked up the Fender and proceeded to ruin […]
Can song lyrics change your life? Does listening to music have the potential to alter the world? Yes, it does. But the changes still have to start with you. If you learn how to listen to music very honestly, you can learn the secrets of the ages by listening to song lyrics.
“I’ve been cheated. […]
You don’t need voice lessons to sing, but it helps. I’ve been a singer in a rock and roll band for about five years and until recently, had never had a voice lesson. But one day, I began to worry about damage that I might be doing to my voice. You see, I regularly […]
What is your favorite song in the whole wide world? Is it that 80s tune they play on the classics channel day after day? Or maybe it’s that incredibly annoying song by that British fellow who moans about how beautiful some chick is. Dear God I hate that one. Well, regardless of your favorite […]
I’ve been a rock and roller for my whole life. Entering my late 30’s, and still single (ladies, that means I’m here for you), it’s obvious that I know how to party and party hard. So when I go to a rock and roll show they should reserve tickets for me automatically. I mean […]
Every time I go to my mandolin lesson, I learn something new. Not just something new about bluegrass music, although I do find myself learning about this as well. What I really learn at mandolin lesson is how to listen to music more deeply and this is what, more than anything else improves my […]
A new enthusiast seeking a banjo lesson might visit local music stores or turn to fellow musicians. There is perhaps no better way to learn to play an instrument of any kind than by spending time with others who have mastered or even just enjoy the craft. The best banjo lesson of all […]