music

Have you ever watched a video online or a television commercial and question how and/or where do they get the awesome, high quality music playing in the background? The individuals/companies behind the media had to acquire what is known as royalty free music. What is royalty free music? Audio files […]

I began playing a musical instrument late in life – in 4th grade, at the ripe old age of 9 – when my public school offered classes. I chose violin, and loved it. My teachers recognized my ability, and supported my decision to become a professional. But when I reached […]

No matter how many instruments are introduced in the market, along with the technologically improved and played ones; there are a few instruments that you can never forget and one of such instruments is piano. Although the keyboard has replaced the sound of the original instrument, one can never forget […]

Mariachi is perhaps the best known Mexican folk music tradition, especially outside of Mexico. The term “Mariachi” refers to a traditional Mexican music ensemble, although it can also be used to describe the musicians themselves. Mariachi music originally comes from Jalisco, a state in Southwestern Mexico. From there, the mariachi […]

There are plenty of people in the world that believe you should learn every skill you can as young as possible, because it’s more difficult to pick up something new in adulthood. This thinking is entirely untrue, as you can learn new skills no matter your age. It’s all a […]

FEAR IS Fear is the time killer. It consumes our precious memories. It crushes bright and happy thoughts. It prevents us from living in the present, in the now. It controls thoughts and ideas of what we contemplate for our future. Fear prevents us from moving ahead or escaping from […]

Today’s music fan interacts with a “community” that is far larger than anyone ever dreamed possible before the widespread personal use of the Internet. This social networking is changing the way people market and sell music and it’s doing so on a global scale. Here’s How: One fan hears a […]

What is a climax in music? A climax is essentially the most intense and emotional part of a phrase. It is not necessarily the highest or the loudest tone, but it is the most emphatic one in the cycle of a performance phrase or a musical section. There is always […]

Online courses offer enormous opportunities to people today. Distance learning coupled with various options of online courses is making it easier for a large section of the society to gain knowledge about something new. Online courses make it easier for busy people to study further. Online courses are available in […]

Folk music is the music of a nation, culture or ethnic group. Each such group has its own characteristics, which includes such things as behavior, food, language, history, traditions, etc. The music and dance reflect these aspects and, as aesthetics, are communicated with soul. Folk music is almost like a […]