Archive for July, 2008

American Idol Auditions Aren’t About Talent

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008

Anyone who follows American Idol knows that there are times when there doesnt seem to be any rhyme or reason to who is selected – and who is rejected. According to the American Idol Advantage, this is (more…)

Do More Than Fiddle Around

Monday, July 7th, 2008

A violin can be an intimidating musical instrument – it’s beautiful to look at and listen to but a violin requires an extraordinary amount of education and discipline to be played properly. If you’re thinking of taking violin lessons but feel anxious about it, familiarize yourself with the instrument. Here’s an introduction to (more…)

Drum Tips – Dealing with Bass Drum Creep

Sunday, July 6th, 2008

Bass drum creep does NOT refer to the scary guy with the bass drum, it’s the term used to describe the frustrating situation when your kick drum starts sliding further and further away from you with each stroke of your bass drum pedal.

Setting up your kit on a good thick rug or a carpet that the spikes (more…)

Buying Ocarinas: Top 10 Questions To Ask

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

After you decide that youre going to buy an ocarina, youll have to determine which one is your best choice. With so many choices, in different sizes and shapes, some with five holes and others with thirteen, made of wood or (more…)