Damien Riehl in this TED Talk, points out how musicians can be punished for subconsciously thinking of a melody before writing their own.
Tag: Music
Finding Recording Studio Software

People who enjoy making music, singing, or making podcasts often appreciate the idea of using helpful recording studio software to make their lives easier. This is usually regardless if the individual is a professional, or if it’s regarding someone who would like to create a personal studio at home. Many programs are available to meet both professional and home-based needs, although choosing the best option can sometimes require a little planning.
Perry’s Jukebox: Talking Heads
Talking Heads Once In a Lifetime ~ Talking Heads. Talking Heads were an American new wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City[1] and active until 1991. The band comprisedDavid Byrne (lead vocals and guitar), Chris Frantz (drums and backing vocals), Tina Weymouth (bass and backing vocals) and Jerry Harrison(keyboards, guitar,…
Online Guitar Store
Over the last century, no instrument has come to prominence like the guitar. Once the choice of only folk fans and cowboys (and nothing wrong with that), the guitar came to dominate the music world once the solid body electric type was developed. Now it was time to tell the horn blower to stand in the back, because we are going to rock, jam, and strum the audience into a frenzy!
Enjoy The 40th Anniversary of Glastonbury 2010
Glastonbury is a festival where many people visit from all over the world each year to get together and camp out under the stars after seeing many famous artists perform. Each year it gets bigger and better and Glastonbury 2010 is no different, it is going to be the biggest and best festival so far.
Is Your Music Making Any Income Yet?
In the industry of music it is very difficult for an individual or a group to get recognized on a large scale. Quite often a good musical entity can generate a small fan base but the marketing capabilities are difficult due to regional limitations. With the production of huge online profiles and the formation of band websites, these prospects are growing as bands continue moving onto the internet. There is still a shortage of reliable promotion for these underground bands, although these internet abilities have amplified the chances for a band to be found online.
An Internet Radio Station For True Music Fans
I was having problems listening to the radio. It seemed like stations just didn’t change; they played the same radio rotation over and over. I was starting to get really tired of listening to the same artists play the same songs. I would begin listening to talk radio instead because I was so fed up with the whole thing. Unfortunately, talk radio is really boring, and I usually would just turn the radio off.
Michael Jackson Thriller: The Man And His Song
When you hear these three words Michael Jackson Thriller what comes to mind? I am sure a lot of things come to mind, after all everyone knows all about Michael Jackson and his song Thriller.
Real Sounding Percussion Through Beat Making Programs
There’s a lot involved with being a solo music artist these days. To produce quality-sounding recordings, you have to be ambitious as much as frugal. Getting a music career off the ground can take a lot of money, and so you have to think about all the different ways you can save. Even with hip hop music, the effect of having someone literally behind a drum kit in the studio is unsurpassed. But there are many programs that are making great strides to simulate that sound. An essential to a full studio sound is percussion, and if you aim to save money you should consider these beat making programs.
A Song by Song Review of The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
This album has become like a “museum piece” because of the way people talk about it with such reverence. Unfortunately this means that not enough people are focusing on what makes the album special in the first place: the music. This article is an attempt to take this album out of the museum and into the ears by focusing on it’s music instead of it’s “historical significance.”
The Best Blues Guitar Chords and Progression – BB King Style
Learning how to play and improvise great blues riffs and licks is not as easy as it might seem to a novice but the one good thing is that focused learning and practicing with a great blues backing track will help a lot in understanding blues chords and progression.
Learn to Play Guitar: 4 Ways to Learn Faster
Ever since a popular guitar simulation game was introduced in 2005, people today are somewhat taking a virtual shortcut to learning how to play guitar fast. But it doesn’t really compare to taking actual lessons. The thrill of performing your favorite song on a real guitar will always be better.