7 Top Reasons Why Music Is So Important
Everyone loves music. Music is everywhere, it pervades our world. Everyone knows music has power and importance. But have you ever stopped to consider why? What it is about music that gives it so much power and importance?Here are...

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Here is a common problem that one of my subscribers expressed to me recently..."I'm 16 and the main problem is, I know what I want to write, but when I do write it down I just think it sounds lame" Now she's 16 years old, but I'm... Practicing With a Metronome
A metronome is a device that produces a regulated pulse, and is used to establish a steady beat, or tempo, measured in beats per minute (BPM). Dietrich Nikolaus Winkel is credited with inventing this device in Amsterdam in 1812.... How To Get Through A Band Audition
You may have come across the ads in the paper, magazine, internet or even in a shop window; 'band seeks guitarist/vocalist', 'bass player', 'dancer', nowadays there are varied posts for many styles of music, musician's and artists...

05-27-07 The Dystrict (Punk / Rock)
With a multiethnic mix of musicians hailing from both the East and West Coasts, The Dystrict's unusual blend of punk-funk guitar riffs, groove-ridden bass lines, hip hop beats and soulful lyricism gives a nod to their varied...

05-30-07 The Hatch (Indie / Pop)
Formed in St. Louis, now Brooklyn based pop/rock group, The Hatch, channels Michael Jackson, Elton John, The Band, The White Stripes and Jon Brion into a sound on their debut LP, FIT TO BURST. 05-29-07 Rob Spencer (R&B / Soul)
Expression for this soulful artist began in the form of words, penning lyrics at the tender age of eleven. Thus began his involvement in music. 05-29-07 Sky (Pop / Rock)
South African born Singer, Songwriter and musician, Sky, is a true contemporary renaissance girl. 05-29-07 The So So Glos (Rock / Alternative)
THE SO SO GLOS are four musicians who are reclaiming the music scene by playing Rock and Roll that means something. 05-28-07 Taylor (Rock)
TAYLOR is a Los Angeles rock and soul artist by way of Austin, Texas. TAYLOR is the youngest son of rythm and blues STAX icon Johnnie Taylor ("Who's Makin' Love?", "Disco Lady"). TAYLOR has taken his father's... 05-28-07 Jay Young (Hip Hop)
With several mix tapes and albums planned for a 2007 release, Jay Young is definitely on route to being the next hype out of Houston. Finally receiving its long overdue notoriety, Houston’s rap scene has proven it can rival that of... 05-28-07 Amber Ojeda (R&B / Soul)
Hi everyone my name is Amber Ojeda. I am a singer/songwriter out of the San Diego/Los Angeles area. I am mainly influenced by the great old school jazz artist like: Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughn, Dinah Washington & Billy... 05-28-07 Jardsoul (Hard Rock)
Since the release of the self-titled EP Jardsoul in 2004, the band has been waiting for the right time to release their next great masterpiece. After waiting years for everything to come together, that time is now. 05-28-07 Pretty In Stereo (Pop / Rock)
Following a long line of musical ground-breakers from Orange County, California, that include The Offspring and No Doubt just to name a few, the all-female quartet Pretty In Stereo, breaks the confines of gender-labels in Rock...

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