Since the early 2010s, Abel Makkonen Tesfaye (professionally known as The Weeknd) has been blazing a trail of success. His 80s-influenced music matched with his silky tenor voice has caught the attention of fans and budding singers everywhere. No wonder so many want to sound like The Weeknd! If you’ve been trying in vain to…
Have you ever found yourself wondering which famous musicians are currently the oldest? Given the fact that so many older musicians wear their age quite well, it can be difficult to discern just how old many of these legends actually are. Whether from a career as a recording musician or one on the musical theater…
Fingerpicking is a fundamental technique that any guitarist should take upon themselves to learn. This technique can truly open doors for creativity, and it’s especially ideal for singer-songwriters worldwide. Learning to fingerpick isn’t always the easiest thing to do, even if you’ve been playing guitar for years. If you’re new to the technique, it’s best…
Can you remember the last time you felt as if nothing could touch you and stop you from feeling amazing? Life often beats us up to the point that we can easily forget what it feels like to feel that way. The following tracks deal with being bulletproof, often serving as a metaphor for dodging…
Whether it’s because of timeless harmonies or a mix-mash of different delivery styles, female music trios will always be popular in music. Those who are just getting into these groups might be completely unaware of the lineage that has allowed their favorite artist to thrive in their era. All of the following groups are considered…
If you’ve been playing drums for a while, you would have undoubtedly developed a few blisters. Blisters form due to the friction caused between your fingers and the drumsticks, and they can be quite nasty to deal with. While every drummer gets blisters at some point in time, you shouldn’t actually be getting many of…
Anyone with the will, facility, and determination to learn an instrument can. But there is no getting around the fact that some instruments are a little harder to learn than others, especially if you didn’t manage to get an early start. While the violin is a popular instrument, it’s also one of the more complex….
Pop music can be an ideal reservoir of songs to draw from when you’re looking to build your repertoire. The biggest reason for this is that pop music is incredibly familiar, largely due to mainstream media and commercial success. After all, pop music consists of the sounds and styles that happen to be popular at…
Trying to choose a song for your latest Instagram post? It’s a little harder than you originally thought it was going to be, isn’t it? From not finding the right vibes to forgetting the artist or song title of a song you heard recently, it’s easy to end up posting nothing when you can’t seem…
No family reunion would be complete without music that speaks to the heart, brings pride and family togetherness. Music has the power to set the mood at any gathering, including family reunions, weddings, funerals, class reunions, or any other event. To help put a notch in your next family event, setting up a slideshow for…
We all have off days, but that doesn’t mean you have to let one moment of uncertainty cloud the entirety of your day. Sometimes, just the act of playing upbeat music can help you to see the sunshine of the day once again. Taylor Swift has a boatload of tracks that are sure to help…
Whether you’re a music fan, appreciator, aficionado, musicologist, writer, or even student, the work of specific artists is no doubt an important subject to you. For example, you can probably easily name three songs by your top three favorite artists. Or you can name your favorite album by them. This is the essence of a…
Everyone knows that the song you sing at your audition can make or break you getting the role. There are hundreds of great musical theater audition songs for kids, and choosing one that shows your range is vital. Here are some of the best.
With an illustrious career spanning a prolific 10 albums (not including 4 re-recorded versions), Taylor Swift has traversed genres, often donning a certain style with each album. Considering just how many hits she has, it’s a common wonder whether she’s had any help writing her songs. Like the majority of pop artists, Taylor has indeed…
Electronic Dance Music, or better known as EDM, hit the scenes in the mid-80s. Its popularity soared in the 2000s and is now offered as a course at some of the most prestigious universities. However, EDM isn’t just all about the beat. The music has cultivated into one of the best emotion-driven genres about life…