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Tips on music and lyrics
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Memorizing Song Lyrics
Learning song lyrics is like memorizing any other fact - you start with just a little bit and work up until you have the whole thing memorized.
Write out the song onto a flash cards or type into a ...
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Singing voice lessons
The voice is a complex instrument, and few things are more pleasant to the ear than a lovely singing voice. If you’re a decent singer and want to get better, you may want to consider taking ...
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Songwriter courses
Courses in songwriting can enhance any songwriter’s capabilities, regardless of his or her experience. If you believe you are capable of being a good songwriter but need a boost in getting ...
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Music production computers
The rules for making music on your home computer are ever-changing in our current technological climate, and they probably will for many years to come. If you want to start up your own studio for ...
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Send a song
It’s relatively easy to send music files to friends and family via the internet. There are several ways of doing so; here are some tips on how to proceed.
Methods of sending songs using the ...
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Song mixing software
There are numerous software programs that perform a variety of functions for creating your own music mix, DJ mix, remix or soundtrack.
About song mixing software
Many song mixing programs are ...
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Used acoustic guitars
Used acoustic guitars that have been gently treated can actually be better to own than brand new ones. They can save you money and are often better built than the newer models. But you should be ...
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Best acoustic guitar strings
There are many choices when it comes to buying acoustic guitar strings. This article can help you decide what’s best for you.
Acoustic guitarists know that the kind of guitar strings they use ...
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Ballroom dancing music
Ballroom dancing is one of the oldest dance forms. Modern ballroom dancing, which had it roots in the early 20th century, has gained new popularity in recent years partially due to the emergence of ...
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Home music video
If you're in a band, making your own music videos doesn’t have to cost a fortune and, with the proper equipment, can be done on your home computer. Here’s a listing of what you’ll ...
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Playing the mandolin
The mandolin, relative of the lute, is a popular instrument for several music genres, notably bluegrass. Learning to play the mandolin is relatively easy; on the other hand, mastering the mandolin ...
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Hip-hop production
With the right equipment and your own creativity, you can produce great hip-hop music on your home computer. Hip-hop music production is an art in itself that utilizes samplers, synthesizers, ...
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Online music mixing
If you’ve recorded some songs and aren’t sure you possess the sound engineering skills to mix them properly, there are websites that offer professional mixing and mastering ...
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What Legal Music Download Sites Are The Most Legitimate
It is important to download music from legal websites in order to stay on the right side of the law. Here are some tips on how to find a legitimate music download site:
Know The Law
When ...
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Dance music CDs
Recorded compilations of dance music have existed for years, but it wasn’t always easy to find them. Now, with the help of the internet, we can quickly locate dance music CDs of our favorite ...
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Watch free music videos online
A good number of web sites offer the opportunity to watch music videos for free. You can check out your favorite artists and discover new ones 24/7 if you wish. Here’s a listing of some of the ...
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TV Ad Music
Music is an integral part of TV advertising and can greatly enhance an advertiser’s image and appeal. I’ve done a lot of music for TV commercials; If you're thinking about getting into ...
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Music promotion tips
So, you’ve written a great song. But what will you do with it now?
Upfront preparation
There is no perfect formula for promoting your music, but in general the following procedures ...
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Old dance music
When you hear music you like, it makes you want to move! The desire to dance is a human instinct derived from the earliest civilizations. Here’s an abbreviated page from the history of dance ...
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Playing bass guitar
Whether it’s providing rhythmic low notes or doing intricate riffs in a song, the bass guitar is a vital part of an instrumental group’s rhythm section. Here are some tips on getting ...
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Music for Christmas
The Christmas holidays are the only time of year when artists like Gene Autry, Bing Crosby, Perry Como and Andy Williams fill the radio airwaves. Their Christmas songs are timeless. Of course, there ...
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Live Music Band
Playing music in a live band can be a fun and rewarding experience. If you’re thinking about assembling a band for live gigs, here are some things to consider.
An example of one successful ...
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Playing guitar chords
Beginning guitar players know that learning chords can be a bit frustrating. The strings rattle or muffle and, man, those fingers hurt! If you really want to learn guitar chords, you must be aware ...
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Wedding music band
Planning a wedding? Music is of prime importance for setting the tone and assuring that you and your guests have a great time. Here are some tips to consider when you’re choosing music for the ...
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Acoustic guitar amplifiers
If you’re considering amplifying your acoustic guitar, there are things you should know before investing in an amp. Here are some tips and guidelines for buying just the right amplifier for ...
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Listening to music online
Compressed music files and increased bandwidth have enhanced the web’s ability to stream audio in real time. As a result, numerous online radio stations and music streaming services have ...
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Record your own music
These are basic rules of thumb regarding the recording process. Every session is different and the needed equipment may vary with each. Experimentation is key, and you’ll learn as you ...
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Guitar songwriting
Do you want to write some songs on your guitar but aren’t sure how to approach it? Here are some tips and ideas for getting started.
You don’t have to be a guitar virtuoso to write songs ...
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Where can I download music?
Chances are good that you can find your favorite music, even if it’s obscure, at one of the number of music download sites available on the web. Here’s a listing of some of the better ...
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Making a CD
Making a CD on your home computer is a relatively easy thing to do, thanks to modern technology. Here are some tips and guidelines on how to proceed.
Burning a CD of your favorite tunes
In order to ...
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Online music marketing
Are you a single artist, songwriter, or a member of a band who wants to get your music heard by the masses? The Internet has brought a whole new meaning to the term “music marketing”. ...
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Music producing schools
With the advent of the digital age, many music production schools have come into being around the country. The choices range from classes in community colleges to specialized courses at major ...
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Music for video
Whether you want to pursue a career in scoring music to video or simply would like to put music to your own videos, here are some tips on the craft.
Music is vital to setting the mood for a video or ...
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Music in advertising
Music has been a vital part of advertising since the advent of radio in the early 1920s. It has evolved over the years, but music is still an integral part of the advertising process.
Jingles
The ...
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Acoustic guitar tuners
For many years, guitarists struggled to get and keep their guitars in tune. Then came a miraculous little electronic device called a tuner.
What’s a tuner?
A guitar tuner is a small, battery ...
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Music producing equipment
If you’re a music producer or want to be one, it’s important that you employ the right equipment that suits your particular style of producing and your budget.
Not that long ago, music ...
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Music producer career
Individual artists and musicians can make great music, but it’s the music producer who puts it all together in the recording studio. The producer oversees the recording process from start to ...
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Music for business
It’s been proven that music in the marketplace can have a significant effect on a store’s image, customer purchasing, and employee satisfaction. It’s a controllable variable that ...
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Radio station jingles
Jingles produced specifically for radio stations were especially popular in the ‘60s and ‘70s. The style has changed, but jingles are still an important part of a station’s ...
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Playing the Blues
In the words of blues great BB King, “The blues is the easiest music to learn, and the hardest to master.” Here’s an abbreviated lesson on the basics of playing the blues.
The ...
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Learning to Play Violin
Borrow a violin that is your size. You may want to consider having an expert player put tapes on the neck to indicate the frets.
Don't touch the strings or the hair on the bow.
Listen to violin ...
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Buy sheet music online
There are a number of web sites that offer sheet music downloads. Here’s a guide to what they offer and how they work.
What you'll find
Sheet music web sites offer a wide selection of songs ...
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Music Downloading Tips
Modern music acquisition involves downloading and transferring files from the internet. Don’t let the thought of downloading music intimidate you, the process is really quite easy.
Use ...
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Song writing tips
What makes a great song? There’s no definitive answer. But here are some tips I’ve learned over the years, along with a discussion on lyrics that you may find interesting.
There are lots ...
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Become a songwriter
Writing a song is a fulfilling task. When you write a song, you’ve created something that wasn’t there before and given it life. It takes talent and skills to be a good songwriter; if you ...
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Developing perfect pitch
For many years it was assumed that perfect pitch was an inborn talent and not learnable. This has become a debatable issue.
Perfect pitch, or absolute pitch, is the rare ability to name or ...
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Learn how to play acoustic guitar
Have you always wanted to play acoustic guitar? It can be a challenge, but you don’t have to become a virtuoso for it to be great fun.
An acoustic guitar is one that produces it’s own ...
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Learn how to play the piano
Playing piano is an enjoyable and fulfilling craft. You can learn how to play, and it does not have to be an expensive undertaking.
Before you begin
Make a commitment to learning piano. It will ...
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Music editing tips
Modern-day digital music software offers a wide range of editing options that could only be imagined in the days of cutting and splicing magnetic tape.
Besides the traditional cut and paste, one can ...
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Doing Voiceovers
Do you have a voice that you think may appeal to the masses? Here are some tips on how to approach doing announcer voiceovers.
Do some up-front preparation
Assess your own talents and concentrate ...
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Songwriting structure
A good song must be structured in a way that is sensible and understandable to a listener’s ear. There are various ways to structure a song and organize your musical ideas into a flowing ...
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Songwriting for beginners
If you want to begin writing songs, either as a hobby or a possible career, here are some tips that will help get you started.
Songwriting is poetry set to music. Sometimes the lyrics are written ...
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Songwriting publishing
A publishing company can get a song heard and recorded, and performs other vital functions for it’s songwriters. Here’s a general overview of music publishing companies.
When you write a ...
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Songwriting royalties
As a songwriter, you are entitled to certain royalty payments when your music is played or used for any other purpose. The royalty process can get a bit complicated; here’s an overview of how ...
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Country music songwriting
Most rock and rap singers write their own songs. Many popular country artists do not, and are dependent upon other songwriters for their material. Here are some tips and observations about writing ...
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Advertising jingles
The art of writing and producing successful jingles has evolved into an elaborate and sophisticated process that can be rewarding both financially and personally.
People sometimes associate the word ...
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Voice over acting
Voice over acting is a specialized field, but if you have what it takes, here are some tips for getting into the business.
Voice over acting is the talent involved with voicing characters in feature ...
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Music production training
Becoming a music producer requires knowledge of many facets of music. Training is vital, and there are many approaches to acquiring the expertise you’ll need.
If your goal is to be a music ...
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Free band promotion
So you’re in a really good band but don’t want to spend a lot of money to promote it. Here are some ideas for those on a budget.
To promote a band, especially in the digital age, the ...
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Managing a band
A major key for the success of a band is the way it is managed. A good band manager should possess a combination of business savvy, organization, industry knowledge, people skills, and common ...
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Used band instruments
It’s not always necessary to buy an expensive new musical instrument, whether it’s for a school band, a performing rock or country band, or a symphony orchestra. Used instruments are ...
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Tips on Singing
Keep hydrated. Water is not only important to keep you healthy overall, but also to keep your throat happy. Without enough water you can easily strain your vocal cords and damage your ...
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Playing acoustic guitar
For this article I’ll offer some tips on some basic guitar-related items that you should know when learning to play the acoustic guitar: capos, picks, bridge pins, and pickups.
Capos
A capo ...
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Starting a band
If you’re interested in starting a band, do it right. Here are some guidelines you should be aware of before you begin.
It’s assumed you already play an instrument and know what kind of ...
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Booking a band
So, you’ve put together a really good band, and now you need to get some bookings. Here are some ideas that may help.
Tips for getting some good gigs
The way you approach booking your band ...
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Copyright for music
Do you have to register your music with the U.S. Copyright office in order to be protected? Here’s some helpful information.
What does the law say?
According to the U.S. Copyright Office, ...
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Recording a demo
As an aspiring singer, musician or songwriter, a demo is your most important marketing tool. Here are some important guidelines regarding the ins and outs of recording song demos.
Recording ...
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Music production tips
Modern-day music production can be performed in venues from big-time studios to one’s own bedroom. Here’s an overview of the craft based upon my years of experience.
Home recording vs. ...
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Music for the media
You hear it everywhere: computer-generated music and effects made for television, radio, film and video, the Internet and video games. It’s big business, and while there is substantial demand ...
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Rock music band
Ah, that wonderful rock music! There’s nothing like hearing a great rock music band live. And it’s great fun to play in one.
Rock music defined
The term “rock music” is ...
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Music producer jobs
There are several avenues to finding a job as a music producer. If you’re just starting out, here are some ideas and observations that may help.
Most aspiring music producers aren’t in ...
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