Articles Archive for March 2009
Being #1 on the charts is the biggest position in Mainstream Radio and sales. From Billboard to , these charts are compiled from a series of factors:
Billboard uses the Broadcast Data Services (BDS) in order …
A lot of my students have trouble playing piano with both of their hands.
The trick is to slow down the music to the point that your hands are playing together – even if its EXTREMELY …
Basic Intervals in music allow you to understabd chord strcutires and nthe realtive distance between notes. Why is this important? Because its everything that music revolves around – notes!
Let’s base this off of the ‘C’ …
The other day I spoke on a Grammy.com panel for their Annual Grammy Career Day. This specifically, was geared toward their Philadelphia Chapter
I was clear about the importance of websites like Twitter, Digg, and …
I don’t even drink coffee – but this was too funny!
Good morning on this day of March 22, 2009. Get ready for an awesome week!!! We just broke 5,000 Youtube Subscribers, 2,000 Twitter Followers, and …
Watch this in order to understand the basic principles of Intervals. An interval is the difference between 2 notes. As a result, when you play a chord, you’re actually playing a series of intervals that …
What is a Down Beat in Music?
When you bop your head to a piece of music, or when you dance to something, you are following a pulse (or a beat). The pace at which your …
What should I do ‘After School’?
Listen. People tend to talk too much. Pay attention to others, learn from them, and grow.
Take risks. The best time to take a risk is After School. When you’re young, …
The short answer is that if you want to learn your introductory chords on guitar then it’ll take about 3 months, and that’s if you do it every day. There are only 7 chords …
My good friend Alana Taylor recently injured her foot. So I made a present for her the other day – the picture above. Unfortunately I never uploaded it because it reminded me of Napolean Dynamite’s …
Be patient. You’re going to need it – because success isn’t overnight, it takes time. Building friendships, relationships, and talents is a day-to-day operation. There was a time when you couldn’t walk, talk, write, or …
What are the differences between Bass and Guitar?
Bass has 4 strings (E A D G), Guitar has 6 strings (E A D G B E)
Bass is tuned 2 Octaves lower than Guitar
Guitar usually plays chords, …
Do whatever you do Every. Single. Day.
How to Prepare and Execute?
Be Well Rested. Eat well, sleep well. Your body is a machine that needs to be in top shape.
Warm Up. You’re no different than Lance …
