I used to be a pretty avid biker. I would go out just about every weekend and take my bike through downtown streets or on the towpath. I would ride thirty to forty miles at a time. I enjoyed the outdoors and the feeling of getting some exercise while still having some fun. Last summer while taking a pretty aggressive trail, I wrecked my bike pretty badly and broke my leg in three places. After having surgery and having some pins installed I was not going to be able to bike for a full season while I recovered. I went out and bought a all in one dj controller and started to fulfil another hobby of mine. Being a disc jockey. While I had never done this professionally, I wanted to learn and now that I was limited in what I could do, it was a perfect time to get into the business.
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Trading from Biking to Spinning
02.17
In the Land of String
01.18
Just like the twelve steps in the programme of alcoholics anonymous, each step is dependent on the commencement and completion of the previous step or success with the program is a distant dream. Just like those guiding steps, these piano lessons provide you with steps as well, and as is custom, the success of the program lies chiefly with the completion of the step before it. These guides are not there to hold you back or disadvantage you in anyway. It is there to protect you from growing despondent and to keep you growing from strength to strength in learning how to play the piano. One two and three have however, never been this simple. These steps are short and easy to follow. And for further assistance, these steps are guided. With such a secure program it is hard to be steered in the wrong direction. The piano is sacred in the land of string instruments let us treat it as such.
The Best YouTube Singing Tip on the Internet!
12.28
While there are literally thousands of people who are teaching through videos on youtube or the internet there is one that I think touches on a subject that really needs to be taught more and that is how to sing from your diaphragm.
Most people however don’t know exactly what this is, what it means, or the drastic impact that it will have on their voice almost immediately learning this vocal singing technique. However if you want the video below Aaron Anastasi who is a masterful teacher at helping people improve their vocals, he does a great job of explaining how to do this technique and why it is so important to learn. But some of the big reasons are that you will be able to hit notes more accurately, your vocal tone will drastically improve because you will have more air to back up your notes, and you can hit notes higher up in your vocal register too.
How to Perfect Playing Those Ukulele Chords Without Even Trying
12.21
So you’re a bit of a romantic and dream of perfecting those ukulele chords to play for that special someone. But somehow, you find yourself in a bit of a rut with it. Have no fear, citizen!!! Playing the ukulele and perfecting those chords doesn’t need to be such a dragging job! It’s time to put your best foot forward, or in this case, your best hand forward and start playing like a pro. How? It’s simple. Focus and determination will get you far in life. If you are looking for any other options then you are not so lucky this time. Nothing beats good ol’ patience and hard labor to get the job done. If you’re still a bit iffy about it this little piece of advice, why not give it a shot? Make mistakes. Learn from them. Practice and you’ll be playing like a pro in no time!
Visit Sunset Boulevard in LA
12.03
Sunset Boulevard is located in the western part of Los Angelesin the state of California. The street stretches from Figueroa in Downtown LA to the Pacific Coast Highway. The famed street is often noted from its association with Hollywoodglamour and celebrities. Sunset Boulevard is also Los Angeles’ hotspot for some of the biggest names in both mainstream and underground music. The street is noted for its lux nightlife and top DJs. However, if you are wondering What to do in LA and decide to head over to Sunset Boulevard, beware of the traffic and winding roads. The street is winding and dangerous in some parts. Due to sharp, hairpin curves and lack of a prominent center divider, Sunset Boulevard can be a very difficult place to navigate. Thus, traffic is not uncommon and the street is frequently filled with traffic. So make sure to drive safe if you plan to visit Sunset Boulevard!
Soloing Isn’t About Memorizing Tab
11.25
When I first got my electric guitar I thought that playing lead and solos was all about learning the piece in tab and then memorizing it. I didn’t know squat about keys or scales. I eventually moved on to take some lead guitar lessons since I was interested in learning a bit about how lead guitar works and an entirely new world opened up to me. I realized that there is a science behind what gets played when and I was finally able to start playing a bit for myself. The first step was learning the key signatures and then knowing what key differnet songs where in. Once I knew that then I was able to take another new skill I had learned in my lessons, scales, and apply that to improvise a solo or lead lick over the song or chord progessions. This was a whole new world to me and one that made guitar playing really really exciting for me again.
Becoming a Good Pianist with Rocket Piano
10.13
The piano is one of the most difficult musical instruments in the world to play. Thousands of students have tried and failed to master this wonderful instrument. The vast majority of people who give up the piano find themselves unable to play the right notes and chords that they feel they should be able to perform.
However it is usually a lack of expert knowledge, combined with a loss of enthusiasm that are the main culprits behind most students giving up the piano prior to being of a proficient standard. Fortunately the rocket piano course is specifically designed to help students maintain their enthusiasm as well as their technical ability.
By being motivated, and also by having expert musical guidance, then the chances of success should be dramatically improved in comparison to a student trying to teach themselves from either a book, or from various bits of advice offered on the Internet.
Of course any Rocket Piano student will still need to practice, but this substantial and well thought out course should be all the teacher they will ever need in order to eventually become a good pianist.
How to Know What Genre of Guitar to Start in
06.27
There are so many styles of guitar such as blues, rock, and country. To really find what style you want to get into first you should simply just ask yourself what kind of music do you like.
Do you like hard rock and blues? Blues is really the roots of hard rock as most hard rock bands were inspired by the old bluesy players.
Then there are genres like finger style or classical guitar which seems to be very popular especially with those type of guitar players on youtube.
This really adds a whole other world to guitar because unlike fast guitar playing it is played not with a pick but mainly with your fingers.
There is a loot of double notes involved. I guess you can call it the more sophisticated form of guitar. It is important to choose the right guitar to go with. Maybe you want to start with classical so as a beginner you should get an acoustic guitar with nylon strings.
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New Music Lovers Should Listen to Karaoke Music
04.23
If you are a karaoke music lover you might be aware of the best karaoke songs in the market. Like every karaoke lover knows that summer by Bryan is the most famous song. But still there are many who do not know that what karaoke music is. There are videos that are available at several playing stations that have all the instruments available in them that are required for practicing a karaoke song. A guiding body can also be present for you in the place where you are singing. The guidance that is given to you is the basic thing that makes your song good or bad. So if you are a beginner you must look for proper guidance from anyone who is the karaoke lover or else it will take a long time to know that what in real karaoke music is even if it is easy to play and sing.
How You Can Learn How to Play Guitar
04.22
There is something sweet and beautiful about country music, most likely because of how the guitar sounds in many of the songs. This beautiful instrument is one of the harder to learn, because there is so much to know and so much that can be learned when playing. Taking country guitar lessons is something that can help you out when you want to learn how to play many different songs and learn what the strings do. When you first start off you won’t have to play entire songs, but you will start by learning the basics of the guitar. As you continue to learn more about the guitar you will be able to start playing small parts of songs. Just keep in mind you are not going to learn everything the first time around, you will need to take many many lessons to get it down. It’s worth it though if you want to play beautiful country music!
Beat Making for Dummies
04.19
Brand new beat makers should not think of themselves as dummies, but they do definitely need some assistance in the beginning. You will need to learn how to use the drum machine and keyboard, which are key parts of any beat makers arsenal. You will be laying down drums and then a bass line to start off your beats. Throw in some hi hats, piano chords or guitar licks and you will have the makings of a solid beat. However, if you don’t know how to use your tools you will never be able to compile a quality beat.
The drum machine is comprised of nine pads that are assigned individual samples. Using your keyboard you can bang out a few drum patterns and then arrange them within the sequencer. Software like dub turbo has many easy to use features, including the ability to adjust volume levels for each track and each sample you use. You can make a certain sound stand out more or be a dull background sound.
Make Your Own Music
04.18
There is a lot of rubbish that is getting played these days. It seems like the more money you have the more able you are to get on the radio. If you don not have the money it takes to get your song where it needs to be, then it won’t get there. Well the problem with money controlling the line up on the radio, is the fact that we have to listen to this crap that they put on on a daily basis. If you are tired of these tunes and ready for a change, you really need to think about checking into making your own music. When you make your own music, you are the boss. So if you want to learn how to make beats, then you really need to check into going online and finding some great music production software that you can use to make your very own music.
Interest Plays a Part in Learning How to Sing
03.15
One of the things that you can do if you really would want to prove in answering the question can anyone learn to sing, is take up an online music course. You really don’t have to pressure yourself anymore in enrolling yourself into any music school and take up classes or a one-on one session on a certain time. When in fact you can learn and know how to sing pretty well just by studying through an online course.
Through online course you learn at your own pace and develop your voice better and have a good result.
Once you get the confidence to handle voice lessons and find a great online program that will help you to get started. You need to spend some time in learning the process in a consistent way.
The only way that anyone can learn how to sing is by giving their undivided attention as well as by showing interest in learning the field.