Under the deft touch of an Elton John, or suffering the bruising punishment dished out by Ben Folds, or any number of iconic performances, the piano can be a vehicle for some serious rocking. A list of some of the greats is a tough one— you could fill it with songs from one artist. We…
Do you know what the definition of new wave music is? Chances are, if you were born in or after the 1980s, you might not be entirely sure. After all, the term “new wave” is a little outdated now. But even if the name is fuzzy, the sound isn’t. Below, we’ll give you a primer…
What is music intelligence? Music intelligence is the ability to think musically, which includes understanding and creating musical structures, appreciating different styles of music, and using music in various ways to achieve specific goals. In this article, we’ll dive into music intelligence and all it encompasses. We’ll take a look at great examples of musically…
What is incidental music? This is what we discuss today. We go over the characteristics of incidental music, some examples of it, the musicians who make this music, the history of incidental music and more.
Net Worth: $33 million Date of Birth: April 12, 1957 How They Make Money: Singing, Songwriting, and Spotify. Vincent Grant Gill is a musician and songwriter from the United States. Vince has an estimated net worth of $33 million. This article covers Vince’s rise in the music industry, how they make money, and how they…
Net worth: $372 Million Date of Birth: 8th July 1961 How He Makes His Money: Singing, Songwriting, Album Sales, Touring, Acting, Investment Toby Keith is a famous American country singer, musician, songwriter, record producer, actor, and successful entrepreneur. Toby Keith’s estimated net worth is around $372 million. As one of the world’s most prosperous country…
Net Worth: $146 million Date Of Birth: March 10th, 1983 How They Make Money: Singer, actress, author, clothing designer Widely considered to be the voice of her generation, Carrie Underwood is one of the most iconic singers of the 21st century. Carrie’s had a prolific career; and has an estimated net worth of $146 million…
Net Worth: $125 million Date of Birth: June 18, 1976 How He Makes His Money: Singer, Songwriter, Voice Coach, TV Personality, Actor Blake Tollison Shelton is an American country music singer, songwriter, television personality, and voice coach from Ada, Oklahoma. Blake Shelton has an estimated net worth of $125 million. Blake Shelton is one of…
Because the harmonica is often among one of the first instruments grade school children learn, many people have fond (or not so fond) memories of the instrument. Whether in folk, country, bluegrass, or even the blues and jazz, the harmonica (or blues harp or “mouth organ”) is an instrument that adds texture or flavor to…
Visualization can play a very important role in mixing and mastering, making oscilloscope valuable tools in music production. In this guide, we’ll be looking at a mix of oscilloscope VST plugins – those that have been designed with spectral analysis in mind, and those featuring oscilloscopes in some capacity. So, let’s get into the best…
As an affordable alternative to professional grade Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), Reaper quickly grew a cult following and today is one of the top 10 preferred software recording applications among professionals and independents alike. Its own ReaPlugs have received a lot of praise and are fantastic stock effects. You can even download them and use…
Cubase is loved by producers, composers, songwriters, and more, and in a way, it set the standard for Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) to come. Cubase comes with many of its own virtual effects and instruments, and there aren’t many gaps in its feature set. But since it does play well with third-party plugins, it’s well…
As long as we’ve had hits, we’ve had one hit wonders. Men Without Hats weren’t the first, and Vanilla Ice won’t be the last. One hit wonders were as plentiful in the 60s as in other decades. Here are some of the best one hit wonders of the 60s.
Though we’ve barely cracked the 2020s, it’s fun to peek back into the 2010s to revisit some of the major hits. Of course, the ‘10s gave us plenty of new talent and a goldmine of one hit wonders. Until these musicians deliver another smash, they remain among the one hit wonders of the 2010s.
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges we’ll ever face. When we experience loss, it can be easy to get lost in our grief. The pain we feel so intensely within us is because of the deep-rooted love we felt for them. We wouldn’t feel such grief and heartache without such…