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Deconstruction: Joe Pass Autumn Leaves Part Two

Part One can be found here. The second run through the Am7-D7-Gmaj7-Cmaj7-F#m7b5-B7-Em progression. Pass does a really cool thing with the melody. An inversion if you will as he descends in to notes the motif ends on, rather than approaching from below. A great move. Pass also doles out single note phrases to outline the [...]

I Hate You My Friend - By John Oszajca

Looking for more info about "I Hate You My Friend", the end credit track from the film "What Happens In Vegas"? Here is everything you need to know.

Where To Buy Rock Music

With numerous advances in technology, ways to buy Rock music are almost endless. The avid rock music fans of this generation can now get the music they like whenever they like.

Music Review - Electric Colony

The CD Electric Colony (2007) was a nice surprise and well appreciated. One never knows what to expect when playing new music for the first time, and what a pleasant thing it is when the music turns out to be delightful, and intriguing too. A main aspect of the CD Electric Colony is this: the music abounds with a sincere upbeat motion, it is not still, and the music is eminently danceable because of that, a nice thing.

Atlantic Canada Rocks on this Summer

With summer right around the corner, my mind, like that of most music lovers, is turning towards what concerts I am going to attend this season. Living in the smallest Canadian province, Prince Edward Island, meant at one time I was limited to local talent.

Review of the Marc Antoine CD Universal Language

Universal Language has a nicely varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen.

Review of the Maxwell CD Unplugged

It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that's exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn't a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all, with each song standing tall on it's own.

Who Sings "Daydream, I Fell Asleep Amid the Flowers"?

"Daydream" is the excellent work of UK recording act, I MONSTER. I Monster is the British "electronic" duo comprised of Sheffield- based producers Dean Honer and Jarrod Gosling. Their smart, compelling songs have landed in a number of TV and film projects including ads for Verizon, Absolut, Cadillac, Ford, and Toyota.

How To Learn to Play Guitar I - The Basic Principles

The guitar is amongst the most popular musical instruments around. Because of how versatile the guitar is, it is a popular instrument to learn how to play. The guitar can play any kind of music that suits your interest whether it is rock, country or jazz or any other style of music. Let's get into the basics of this marvelous musical instrument.

History Of The ESP Guitar

The first ESP Guitar was made in Japan in 1976. The ESP Company (Electric Sound Products) actually started up a year earlier but only provided guitar replacement parts at that time. ESP guitars and replacement parts continued to be sold exclusively in Japan for nearly a decade before moving into the U.S. market. In 1983 their replacement parts were made available in the U.S and in 1984 their guitars made their American appearance.

Information About The Flute

This article contains basic information to get you acquainted the Flute! If you are interested in playing the flute, this is an invaluable article.

Information About The Saxophone

The Saxophone is a fun instrument that is wildly popular. Where the saxophone is played, a brief history, and how to get started is all explained in this article!

So You Want to Become a Pop Star and Recording Artist

After much thought, I have decided to do something new for my fans. So, I shall answer that question here with some guidance and suggestions. Be sure to check in, or better yet, subscribe to my blog if you wish to keep in contact with me and/or follow my career.

The Best Hip/Hop Artist You Never Heard

Things have changed. Rap and hip/hop has changed. Fans of the genre, much like me, are stuck in a black hole called nostalgia - hoping for a return to the "good ol' days." Despite the odds, one Buffalo-bred artist is on a mission to do just that -- bring hip/hop back to its roots and cement it there for the future. And he's going about it the right way.

Sound System Tips For Mobile Disk Jockey's

In these hard economic times, especially in Michigan where I am from, you want to make sure you get the best DJ equipment for your money. Learning this craft of being a professional disk jockey takes years of experience. When selecting your first DJ system do not buy the cheep stuff, even if you have to buy your system a piece at a time.

Danelectro Guitars - A Brief History

The Danelectro Guitar Company is one of the most venerable names in the music instrument world. With a history that dates back to the 1940's, Danelectro has produced some of the most sought after hollow-bodied and solid-bodied guitars ever made. After Danelectro plants were shut down in 1969, the company name made a comeback in the 1990s and has been going strong ever since.

Piano Lessons - 5 Tips to Help You When You're Looking to Hire a Piano Teacher

When you are looking into getting piano lessons, make sure you get the right ones for you. The tips below can help you figure out who is running the best lessons in your area.

Guitar Playing Clubs - Learning Guitar in an Informal Environment

Perhaps you have given thought to learning to play the guitar in the past. But, with that said, you may have elected not to pursue guitar lessons because you just didn't think that structured guitar lessons made sense for you. You need to keep in mind that structured guitar lessons are not your only option.

Digital Piano Reviews

Are you a novice or beginning piano player and you're looking to buy a digital piano? To help narrow down your search, we've picked and reviewed four digital pianos that are best suited for amateurs and beginners like you.