Sometime ago, I wrote a blog post call ‘Why Smart Work Is Overrated In Music‘ explaining that looking for shortcuts won’t always help you reach your goal faster. I got criticised by some readers for being ‘negative’, when in fact, I was purely being realistic about what it takes to do […]
This post probably won’t go down well with many of you but I don’t mind. It’s important to speak the truth on these matters. I see a lot of advice on various sites for becoming successful in any area of life talk about “working smarter, “getting an edge” and […]
By Toshi Gupta Music is a gift which you can give to your child through sending him/her into a professional music class which will be an experience of a lifetime for them. Music is like any sport which requires coordination. Through music a child learns to sing and keep rhythm […]
Here’s the second part on how to handle nervousness, stage fright and anxiety performing music in public : 1. Single out one area of your playing that is the top priority among things to remember Think about this not when you are performing, but before you go on stage. […]
The benefits of singing are undoubted. Singing allows the true you to come out, it allows a freedom of expression, rarely seen in other acts. It is also character building since, for many people, singing in front of others, especially in public, is nerve wracking. In the last few years, […]
First part in a video series on the song ‘New Day’. This lesson starts with the distinctive chords that open the tune before Keys’ vocals enter. You can even prepare by reading the chord chart and listening to the song below: RIGHT HAND F C E C G F C […]
Picture the scene. You’re playing a piece, perhaps one you really enjoy. As your musical journey seemingly goes smoothly, it’s suddenly derailed by a squiggly mark you see and perhaps later, the letters D.C/D.S. planted right in your path. Add in a repeat sign or two here and there and […]
By Ugo Onwutalu Here’s a keyboard tutorial on the song ‘Radioactive’ by Imagine Dragons. This video focuses on the distinctive melody leading to the catchy chorus line plus tips for playing the left hand chord progression. On this last topic, below is a chart of the bass chord progression and […]
By Bynn Alexander If you have dabbled in songwriting but have found yourself disappointed with your efforts, it’s easy to get discouraged. Equally frustrating is when you think your songs are good, but they fail to interest others, to the point where you start to second-guess your abilities. Yes, […]
Here’s the second part on how to handle nervousness, stage fright and anxiety performing music in public : 1. Single out one area of your playing that is the top priority among things to remember Think about this not when you are performing, but before you go on stage. […]
By Ugo Onwutalu It has often been said in various promotional material, media and popular culture that learning a musical instrument and listening to music has numerous benefits amongst which are the increase in memory, learning capacity, overall intelligence and emotional well-being. This reminds me of the Mozart Effect popularised years ago as […]
Basic instroduction to Jazz/Blues chord progression using the key of C major
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