Playlists

Are you looking for an easy way to get the party started? Music is an important element of any gathering, and good music brings people together. And playing the piano for family and friends is the perfect way to make the evening truly special. However, trying to select songs that everyone knows and likes can […]

Most people start to learn the piano when they are quite young. They will have no idea of what lies before them in terms of dedication and practice to be able to play well. Some will pick it up quicker than others. But for some, it will be a struggle. So what should be the

Christmas is a memorable time of year, and you can make it even more so with some music. It can take on special significance if you have someone in the gathering who has just started playing the piano. Encouragement… For anyone starting to learn to play the piano, it can seem like a daunting experience. It

Everyone loves Disney songs, don’t they? They’re the perfect combination of heartfelt emotion and whimsy. From old-school cool Snow White to the instantly classic Frozen, Disney movies always have the perfect tune for bringing you up when you’re feeling down. And that’s what makes Disney a fantastic partner for the ukulele. Ukes have that playful

All around the world, the humble ukulele’s popularity has sky-rocketed in recent years. No longer just the dominion of Tiny Tim, everyone from Bruce Springfield to Eddie Vedder has come to love this pocket rocket’s bright, jangly tone. They’ve even begun to replace the recorder as the weapon of choice for music lessons in many

One of the top female Rock singers of the 80s and into the 90s, this lady was something special. Seeking out the Top 10 Pat Benatar songs is not going to be easy because there were so many. She was a tough New York-born ball of fire. But when you first met her, you were quite

Flip on the radio or randomly select any song on Spotify, and chances are that you’ll hear the same old thing. Boom-chick-boom-chick. Well, golly gee willakers, the drummer’s playing a 4/4 backbeat. What a surprise! The fact is that 4/4 (and ¾ and 6/8, I guess) beats are just the standard beats that pretty much

When I first heard the Miami Rap group 2 Live Crew, I couldn’t believe how they got away with saying the things they said. They are easily the filthiest rap group ever in terms of rude and sexually explicit content and lyrics that could even make Cardi B blush. They could even match NWA for the title

Don’t you just love a drum solo? I know I do, especially when it’s me doing the soloing. Shirt off, sweating profusely and rocking a concert with thousands of screaming fans. But when I’m not dreaming, I enjoy drum solos that are full of energy and perfectly placed into songs. Let’s face it – no

When you are a young musician, there is this rush to try and play your first songs that people will know. It is more of a way of showing how you are doing well more than anything else. That’s fine; it is quite natural to want to do that. The question is what to actually

This is a celebration of technique, artistry, and the greatness that is the acoustic guitar. It started here, and in many ways, it finishes here. And this is a collection from the past and into the future with a few you may never have heard of just to make it interesting. They are all doing

So what is the bass guitar all about? Well, so many things, and as an instrument, it means different things to different people. Are we talking about it as a part of a modern rock or pop music band? If so, it is a part of the core of the band. Take it away, and