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Oldies Music - Definitions And History

This article describes what "oldies" are and are not. A short history of how the term "oldies" came into common use as pertaining to older pop music is also given.

Why Buy a Crosley Jukebox?

Why would anyone buy a Crosley Jukebox in this day and age of iPods, iPhones, and a whole assortment of competing MP3's and other gadgets to play your music on?There is of course the nostalgia factor.For the older music loving crowd, having a jukebox around creates an ambiance of past memories

Top Reasons Why Ukulele Lessons Are Easy And Fun

A child learns best when he is having fun.He may also gain more confidence in pursuing learning new skills when the initial steps are easy. If you are thinking of a ‘kid-friendly’ music instrument, the ukulele could be your best bet. Ukulele lessons are ideal for younger children who wil

DJ Tips - Finding the Music

The biggest challenge of all when you are a DJ is finding music and elements for your DJ sets. There are various sources where you can actually find quality music and elements for your future mix.

Interview With Tony Trischka

Nominated for three IBMA Awards this year, in between the success of his album, Double Banjo Bluegrass Spetacular and his forthcoming album on Smithsonian Folkways, Tony Trischka took a moment to talk with me at the 2007 IBMA World of Bluegrass conference.

How to Make Home Study Courses With Audio and Workbooks

The publishing industry has gone through changes in the digital age: audiobooks and audio companions are now common for home-study courses. The Internet has made it possible for the use of MP3s, podcasts and PDF files that cut down on production costs. This has allowed aspiring entrepreneurs to prov

Danger When Downloading Illegal Music

With the popularity of computers, internet and portable electronic devices, nobody wants to carry around a big fat book of cd's anymore.

Effects That Music Has on the Mind

Music can have both a positive and a negative influence on how we think, learn, and act or react to diverse stimuli in our physical environments. Psychologists and therapists have conducted extensive studies on what makes certain melodies (such as annoying commercial jingles) stick in our heads agai

Learn How to Play the Piano With These Simple Tips

The piano is a very interesting instrument to play and in fact, it is one of the popular instruments many would want to learn. For sure, you would like to play like your favorite pop idol who plays on the piano, or you would love to play your favorite song on the instrument as well.

The Newest Style And Thinnest Trends Of The Apple Ipod Mini

This generation has introduced new high technology tools and gadgets that could make any electronic gadget loving man cry, from big screen televisions, DVD, cellular phones, play stations and now the Apple iPod Mini. Rarely would you find a home without a single one of the devices that has just been

How to Use GSnap Autotune Hardcore Vocals

Digital audio workstations, such as Mixcraft and Pro Tools, enable you to record, mix and edit your music on your computer. One benefit of digital production is the range of software plug-ins you can use to enhance your sounds. One such program is GSnap, a free virtual studio technology, or "VST" pi

Hard to Find Classical Music

Let's face it, classical music can be hard to find. Where are you supposed to start searching for music? What if you don't know the name of the piece or the composer... or worse, BOTH? Well, here are a few tips to help you find that hard to find classical music.

Crooners - The Legendary Andy Williams

His voice once described by President Ronald Reagan as a "national treasure," Andy Williams is still offering up hits like Moon River to fans of all ages. Still crooning after all these years, Andy Williams, the boy from Walt Lake Iowa, has demonstrated that rare staying power in an ever-c