Bands & Artists

Have you ever really wondered what 'I Am the Walrus', the Beatles' great 1967 psychedelic tune, is all about? Well, just let this Beatles' fan guide you through the song, so you can truly...

"Lookin' For Love" is a song title found in many music genres, including rock, rhythm and blues, and country. The country song with this title peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard country charts in...

There is basically 3 steps to getting on the radio and actually reaping the benefits

An instrumental solo in a song can be highly expressive even though it uses no words. One way to construct solos is to use different scales that fit with the chord structure of the song. It takes...

Okay, everyone wants to know how to get their song into the top of the Soundclick charts. This article will help you do just that. To have a hit on soundclick just got a whole lot easier.

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"Stairway To Heaven," the fourth track on Led Zeppelin IV, is widely considered to be one of the most influential and epic songs in all of rock 'n' roll. Fortunately, the song is relatively easy...

Listening to and sharing popular music has never been easier than it is now. With a reliable Internet connection, you have access to hundreds of thousands of online repositories of music. You can...

A drummer is the backbone of any band. Whether it may be a band in school, or a band you formed or joined, other musicians rely on the drummer to keep time and knock the socks out of any audience....

After countless hours and many disappointments looking for free download-able music, that was legal by the way, I finally came across this great site. It is all legal and very simple to do,...

There are a number of young people in our world today with great unique voices, aspiring to be great singers, but most of them do not have a chance because of their low performance levels. Having...

There are some special rules when it comes to U.S. copyright regulations for music, though essentially the law protects the rights of a songwriter to profit from his work and a music performer to...

If you are an independent band or a touring band then most of your time will be spent touring and building a fan base. In order to make the most of your shows and impress your listeners you want...

Deconstructing a song mentally is a music production exercise to study how songs are composed. It becomes force of habit naturally, sometimes. Anyways, here's how its done:

Have you ever heard an awesome song that you wanted to add to your iPod, but the darn radio station didn't tell you the name of it or the artist? Well it is simpler than you think to find the song.

When you listen to a song, can you almost "visualize" the music? Are your someone with a vivid imagination? Making videos, especially music videos, is a great hobby to get into. Who...

Singing a cappella, whether on your own or in a group, is a great way to showcase your voice. Without the accompaniment of instruments, you really highlight the melody of the song you are singing....

Making a hit single doesn't happen by accident. In most cases, it is the end result of a lot of collaboration, marketing and creativity. There is a formula for success, or more like several rules...

Music loops are sections of a song that repeat for a certain length of time. Many music producers create loops of instrumental pieces or take loops from a section of a recorded song and use it to...

Songwriting is a simple process that anyone can do to create a basic musical idea. While the finished product is what counts, you can plan out a basic idea for a demo, arrangement or collaboration...

It can be so exciting to find a new song to love before everyone else does. You get a rush and surge of excitement to share the music with your friends and family. No matter if the song is an...

Alvin & the Chipmunks are a fictional group of chipmunks who sing songs and perform. In the story, they are managed by a human, David Seville. The concept was originally intended to showcase...

Darlene Zschech is an Australian singer-songwriter and pentecostal worship leader. She was the pastor of Hillsong Church in Sydney from 1996 to 2007. Zschech is responsible for producing the music...

Writing a blues song is as simple as knowing a basic 12-bar blues structure and chord progression. Write a blues song that has repetitious and emotional lyrics with tips from a professional...

An art song is essentially poetry set to music that is usually in the genre of classical music, whether it's Beethoven or contemporary classical music. Use an art song to express emotion that is...

A good song conveys a message effectively, is coherent, has a structure that makes sense, and makes people move. Discover some traits of good songs and musical communication with tips from a...

Beat mixing two songs can be tricky if one song is slower or faster than the other song. Learn how to do basic beat mixing in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music...

A professional DJ may create a techno beat or song in a recording studio before working at a club. Watch a techno beat get created in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music...

A professional DJ can use a mixer and turntable to mix songs. See one song mixed to another song using two turntables in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music production...

A professional DJ can remix music to make a song new and different. Learn how to remix music in this free music career video from a professional DJ and music production instructor.

Typically, the production of a record takes much longer than you initially anticipate. Scheduling conflicts, deadlines and life experiences all come into play. Here I will offer insight on how...

Writing a Song is one of the most difficult tasks there is. In music, there are no higher honors than penning a hit song. In this article I hope to show you a couple pointers that make writing a...

Sell your music on online. Use Myspace to promote and sell your music online. If you have a Myspace band page, why not sell your music online as well? You can make money by selling your music...

Being a music producer takes a careful attention to detail and requires an understanding of the best way to put a song together. Find out how important it is for a band to have a good music...

Make background music as the basis for a song by recording the drums, bass and guitar before adding different layers of sound to make the song more interesting. Consider adding a catchy guitar...

How to figure out the name of a song you really want to know the name of.

I love doing House Concerts! As an artist all I want is to connect with someone through a song. The setting is intimate because the space is usually small and so the crowd sits just a few feet...

The radio sucks. Every now and again a song comes on that you like, and the rest of the time your channel surfing or listening to music that suck... Your prayers have been answered.

The perfect song can be an excellent Valentine's Day gift. It's a cost effective way to tell someone that you love them. Plus, you don't have to be able to play an instrument or even write music...

Pandora is a personal favorite of mine. There is nothing better, music wise, than being able to create a station and have music to fit your likings delivered right to your ears. Today I am going...

How to make money playing piano: PART 10.... being a song writer!!!! Yep, Dr. Snot brings you more ways to put that piano to use and earn some money along the way. A lot of artists these days,...

Music videos are very detailed projects in terms of writing and producing. In this article, I'll share steps and tips on developing a script as well as related information on music video set-ups.

As with all relationships, chemistry is the key ingredient in song production. If there is a level of trust and admiration between you and your collaborator—there is little that cannot be...

One of the first rules of business ventures is that it takes money to make money. If you're in a band are or a solo artist trying to find the capital for that next CD release, you need to take...

Listening to a compact disc or a downloaded album can be a remarkable experience. It can feel like a story in and of itself sometimes, with each song being a special chapter. Being assigned an...

So think you're ready to put your skills to the test and produce you're first song with an artist? Now is as good a time as any to jump head first into the producing game by working with a artist,...

For you amateur musicians out there who don’t read music trying to learn a song’s arrangement may be a daunting task. There is an easier way to understand how most arrangements are put together if...

guitar tablature is a double edged sword. On one hand, it's simple, easy to read, and requires no knowledge of music theory. On the other hand, it doesn't convey rhythm, strum patterns, or other...

Start playing drums for cover songs today with this online drum lesson video.

Start playing drums for cover songs today with this online drum lesson video.