All popular songwriting, such as folk, blues, pop, and rock songs, builds on fundamental song forms. The songwriter chooses the best structure for the genre of the music to write by being familiar with the basic song forms and their traditions. The two main categories...
Before streaming, musical artists would typically receive around nine to 12% for a physical album. This amount increased as they became more successful. It was easy for artists to make money from their music since physical albums were typically the primary source of...
The dawn of the internet made it easier than ever for somebody to become a musician. One platform, in particular, that’s had a big impact on this is YouTube. If you were to search, you’d find a practically unlimited amount of videos on YouTube that can...
If you’re a guitar enthusiast, you probably get very excited at the thought of all the new electric guitars that get released each year. Each year loads of new guitars are manufactured and put on sale, coming in all shapes and sizes and meant for all sorts of...
Music is a wonderful thing. It can affect our emotions, remind us of far-off memories, and help us form social connections. With the way technology has evolved, we have thousands of hours of music at the tips of our fingers at all times. But there’s one thing...
Musicians are constantly looking for new sources of inspiration. While that is often found by expanding their musical horizons via listening to new artists, there are other alternatives such as reading a good book about music. Books have the ability to spark new...
Podcasts have become one of the most popular forms of media in recent years, and they can be both informative and entertaining. While it can sometimes be hard for musicians to stop listening to music, a great podcast about music can be a good alternative when you need...
TED Talks are all the rage nowadays, and you can find TED Talks covering practically every topic out there. Music in particular is one of the best topics to watch TED Talks on. There are countless talks available from musicians of all backgrounds, with some discussing...
Teachers can use music as an integral part of their lessons to enhance learning and engage students. It can be a powerful tool to spark creativity and provide students with a variety of educational content. Using music as a tool to scaffold lessons can help students...
When you’re raising a child you’re often on the hunt for ways to enrich your child’s life, whether it be having them play sports or joining a scout program. Many parents are passionate about their children’s education and may want to look for ways they can help their...
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