Music has existed in one form or another since mankind first learned to appreciate that striking certain objects or creating specific tones would create memorable sounds. As you can imagine, the types of music have evolved over thousands of years.…
As a beginner musician, there are a variety of things for you to learn about your instrument of choice. Fortunately, for those who are hoping to have a better understanding of how to play guitar, most will find that it’s…
Money has always been a hot topic in the music business. For decades artists have examined the role money plays in society. Writing about filthy lucre isn’t exclusive to a single genre of music. There are country, rock, rap and…
You have written the songs, practiced a lot, and are finally ready to play in front of a live audience. This is an important stepping-stone to bigger things, but how do you prepare for your first live gig – or…
The leaders of the music industry stay on top of their game by recognizing trends and identifying new talent that is going to shake up the entertainment world and often, entirely change the direction of musical genres. Imagine being Sam…
The Super Bowl is one of the biggest events on the American calendar. It captures the attention of the entire nation as just about every media outlet gears up for the “big game” and millions of people (around 14% of…
Trombones are one of the most popular instruments available, being able to work within several different musical genres. However, despite their wide use, many people aren’t familiar with their long history. So, let’s take a brief look at the origins…
There are thousands of headphones available in the market so buying that one perfect headphone can be a hassle. There are a plethora of specifications to consider before you buy those perfect headphones. Every headphone user has different wants and…
Many games have great soundtracks, although what qualifies as a “soundtrack” has changed a lot in recent decades. Back in the 1980s, 8-bit and 16-bit video games had to make use of melodic background music generated through MIDI equipment. These…
Audio has been integral to video games from the very earliest days of the art form’s existence, and the evolution of music in this context has been as dramatic and significant as the improvements made to graphics. Today, when you…
If you have ever frequented casinos or ever been within the confines of a land-based casino once or twice, you might be well-acquainted with the kind of music that plays in a casino. The aura that is created by the…
Playing a musical instrument is considered one of the best attributes or talents of a person and portrays characteristics like being determined, talented, creative and intelligent as well, in a person. When it comes to playing a keyboard, many people…