When rock and roll first made waves in America, worried parents blamed it for declining moral standards. In fact, before video games, rock music took the brunt of the worried parent’s wrath. Early metal artists like Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne shocked the sensibilities of many parents with their dark lyrics. Osbourne was even accused of being…
If you are serious about improving your singing, nothing will beat having a professional give you private, structured lessons. Working with somebody one-on-one allows a relationship to develop between the teacher and student, which can be just as important as learning technique. Having in-person instruction also allows for personalized feedback, which is important. Everybody has…
Even though I started taking piano lessons at the age of four, reading music has never been my strong suit. I have always been better at learning by ear and improvising. Sight reading (the act of reading music you’ve never played and playing it as you read) has always been a major source of insecurity…
Humans love to sing! Almost all of us sing to ourselves in our downtime. Singing relieves stress and makes us happy. It also helps keep you healthy, and leads to living a longer life – seriously, it’s proven! In fact, the scientific evidence correlating singing to better mood, better health, and better social connectivity is…
Songwriting contests vary in their size and scope, but they are great ways to test your skills and try to gain exposure. Winning a song competition provides more than prizes – they can be a great intro to the music industry and help you build a compelling story too. Some contests have thousands of entrants,…
I firmly believe that if you can talk, you can sing. However, learning to sing in tune is not easy for everyone. For some, it seems to come naturally. For many more, it is something we have to learn and practice. Children can imitate instruments and sing purposefully as early as 12 months old. Through…
The Wurlitzer electric piano is my favorite vintage keyboard. I own and maintain one, and like to lug it across countries playing music and hammering out solos. They are great instruments with a great tone and a great look. Many folks who use them, don’t know very much about the Wurlitzer piano, so in this…
Knowing your own vocal range is a fast way to improve your singing. Many amateur singers struggle with singing songs outside their range, and this can make them feel like a worse singer than they are. In this guide, we will help you find your vocal range. With this information, you can find your voice…
Baldwin Acrosonic pianos are one of the most popular apartment sized pianos of all time – and for good reason! Acrosonic pianos struck a balance between small size, quality sound, high-end materials, and a price that made them an enduring line of pianos. If you are reading this because you’ve come into possession of an…
Independent artists have been sending their demos to record labels since the dawn of time. Or at least the dawn of record labels. In this guide, you will learn the steps you need to follow to submit your demo to a record label to maximize your chances of success. Prepare Your Material Before you start…