Bands & Artists

The backward tear is a record only scratch. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the backward tear, from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video.

One forward, two back. Do it as slowly as possible until you're bored with it, and then it'll sound really good. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the backward tear, from a professional musician...

The release backward tear combo is a very important scratch and very easy to sound good doing it. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the release backward tear combo, from a professional musician...

Bring the release backward tear combo all the way back to before the beginning so it articulates well. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the release backward tear combo, from a professional...

The reason this scratch is called the tip is because you're using the very beginning of the sound. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the tip, from a professional musician and music teacher in this...

Even though the tip is two notes very, very fast, it kind of sounds like one. Learn beginner DJ scratches, like the tip, from a professional musician and music teacher in this free hip hop video.

Woodshedding a scratch is going over it over and over and over again. Learn practice techniques, like woodshedding, for beginner DJ scratches from a professional musician and music teacher in this...

We all fell in love with his unique style as we watched him perform on American Idol. From his unique hairstyle, down to his well polished shoes, Adam Lamber has a style that is uniquely his own....

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...

As with every other facet of a recording session, we know that anything can change. Choosing the best location for the recording is key. Adapting to this will make you a much more well-rounded...

Every artist is unique and requires a completely different approach to crafting a song. When writing for an artist it is always best to have rapport with them so that you can know what methods...

Taylor Swift is becoming one of the most popular singers on the planet. A country star that has crossed over to pop and top 40 music, she has more adoring fans than most country stars ever dream...

Bands need to plan tours, it's a fact. Being in a band requires you to plan tours and perform live on a frequent basis. However, tour planning can be awful, long, and near impossible. There are...

This how you can make a beat that everyone will love. Hey you might even become famous.

Occasionally, you discover a new challenge in the unpredictable world of music recording. Maybe the recording environment isn't sufficient for drums. Or you just want to create a unique sound for...

So you're going to see your favorite musical artist or band soon. Maybe it's your first time or your hundredth time. But no matter what you want to get to the front before everyone else does so...

The deaths of the Tupac Shakur and the Notorious B.I.G (Biggie Smalls) are ones that are still questioned over 10 years later. Was the other party involved? Was it gang related? Their shootings...

School bands are costly to run. Instruments, uniforms and transportation to parades and events must be provided. The school district and parents often cannot afford the cost, which can be in the...

Grupo Sorriso Maroto literally means "The Naughty Smile Group." The band members are natives of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The group has gained recognition not only in Brazil but also throughout...

There are few contemporary Christian singer-songwriters that have made as much of a buzz recently as Ray Boltz. Since he started creating music in 1986, he has built up quite the fan base. What he...

Berry Gordy III was born on November 28, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, to Barry Gordy II and Bertha Fuller Gordy. He was the seventh child of a large middle class family that had relocated from...

Learning how to promote your band / music can mean the difference between just playing some shows with friends and getting serious paid gigs. Have you ever paid to go see a group or artist you...

Getting that first gig can seem scary, but live music venues want great music just as much as you want to play. With a little patience and persistence, you'll be bringing down the house like a...

Every serious rock band or band of any genre needs to put out a CD (yes, even in this day and age it's still important to release physical CDs.) In this brief article I will try and point out all...

You may think that it will be difficult to find music that you and your kids like but it may be easier than you think.

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...

Making time for Band Practice is hard. When you set up the band practice space you need to make sure you're utilizing everything you can to make your rehearsal as productive as possible. This...

You constantly find yourself tapping a beat...or singing in the shower...or jotting down lyrics to poetry or songs...maybe finding a career in the music industry is your natural calling! Have you...

So, you have a favorite musician and now you want to join a forum. There is a key difference between a fan-forum and a fan-club. A music forum is usually run by one or more individuals who are...

From 1961 to 1987, Gladys Knight and the Pips released 25 albums, were awarded four Grammys and seven American Music Awards. In 1996, the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame....

She definitely put the HOP in TLC’s Hip Hop sound. Her bold attitude and unstoppable antics made for some interesting news headlines. No matter the situation, she never failed to engage us with...

If you are a devoted NKOTB fan and have a desire to show your devotion for the fab five, you may want to become a certified member of the latest Grass Roots Movement aimed at promoting and...

She was R&B’s “Baby Girl” and musical muse of artists Timothy “Timbaland” Moseley and Missy “Misdemeanor” Elliott. She rocked the airwaves with “Back and Forth,” “One in a Million,” and “If...

Before you design a free rock band logo, you need to decide on what you want the logo to communicate. Obviously, it is a symbol for the rock band, but you have to decide on what you want it to...

Although many clubs are now willing to book bands through email queries and Web pages, many others still demand band bios. A good band bio will let tell a story about your band, telling a booking...

By any name, black, doom, extreme or thrash metal is often treated as rock's proverbial red-headed stepchild. On closer examination, the stereotype of thrash metal musicians as abrasive, unmusical...

What You Need To Do To Form or Join A Rock Band.

What can I say... I just LOVE Engelbert! Actually, it's my mother who really loves him. And I mean she REALLY loves him. So I visit his site often. And if you love him too, you should join one...

Have a bunch of sheet music to organize? Here's how to back it all up, make fair use copies, and put it all in order. Organize and index thousands of musical arrangements without any advanced...

There's nothing more fun for budding musicians than starting a rock band in high school with a group of your friends. It's almost a rite of passage. Forming a rock band could lead to a successful...

For rock 'n' rollers straining at the root-based leash, jazz offers one of the ultimate escapes. Not content with merely pumping out quarter notes to the bar, jazz bassists strive to make creative...

Finding band members isn’t easy, but there are more ways than ever to hook up with musicians. In this article well talk about how to find musicians in your area to help form or complete your band.

Going to a concert of your favorite band is blast, but having coveted backstage passes can increase your concert going experience, exponentially. By following the steps outlined in this article,...

A person or group capable of recording a music album may not have any artistic ability when it comes to making an album cover. This can be somewhat aggravating, especially if you don't have photo...

Becoming a musical star is one of the most challenging ambitions a creative individual can have, but the rewards can be great. In this article, you will find strategies and resources that can...

Hannah Montana is one of the most famous young singers in the world. It seems that all kids adore Montana and own her CDs. Often fans ask if they can talk to her online. It turns out that you can,...

Do you play the trumpet in your school band or maybe your own band or even just for fun? Do you need some tips and trick in keeping it in tip top shape? Well in this artile I will give you some...

In short, publicity and marketing make a rock star famous. Fame, in its most basic form, is the fact that many people know and recognize a particular brand, name or face. Marketing professionals...

Lyrics touch us, beats move us. Music is in the blood and it is in the heart; sadly, however, music is not always in our ear. You probably own most of your favorite music, but not all, it is,...

When figuring out how to form a girl group, decide on the specifics first. Before the fun, fame and fortune you need to put forth a little effort in finding the right people to join your singing...