Live Music

Practicing any musical instrument takes time, determination and focus. Many children may have enough time, but are in short supply of determination and focus, which can make getting a kid to...

At concerts and performances in large arenas or stadiums, the musicians use amplifiers to increase the volume of their instruments. Sometimes you'll notice the singers or other performers wearing...

Elvis Presley recorded two songs for his mother's birthday. Elvis Costello used to walk into various record label offices and start to play his songs. Getting noticed in the music business comes...

Modern Rock Live is a syndicated radio show with an alternative music format; it features live performances and interviews with alternative rock bands and artists such as Alanis Morissette, The...

With plummeting record sales in the music industry, live music venues are still the cornerstone for musical acts, local and touring. People will flock to see live music based on the act's...

Music stands are perhaps one of the most under-appreciated pieces of musical equipment. It's easy to forget them, but once you've lost one you realize in a hurry how important they are. Not to...

Have you always wanted to meet your favorite artist? Here's an easy guide to get in good with your favorite famous singer or artist...or at least snag an autograph or picture!

Sennheiser produces several lines of high-quality wireless systems for use with professional audio and instrument rigs. Advances in technology have made it possible for the production of...

To the drummer, a drum riser can be a key element in a live performance. A riser serves as an extra platform to provide visibility for the crowd as well as for the drummer. In some small clubs...

There are many options in digital recorders for capturing live music, among them MP3, mini-disc and voice recorders. Yet, digital field recorders are designed with recording quality dynamics in...

Back in the day, guitarists would plug an electric guitar into a tube amp and rock all night long. Now, with the advent of stereo delays and choruses, more guitarists are demanding the same sound...

If you are a musician or music student, you know how important daily practice is. You may allow yourself a day off once in a while, but if you don't feel like practicing the day after, you know...

Concerts are memorable experiences. The energy and vibe of the crowd is something unmatched even when compared to the best live albums and live DVDs. Unfortunately, because many concerts have...

It's difficult enough to find good musicians, let alone novelty musicians like harp players. It's even harder to know what to look for, where to look, and how much to pay a harp player. This...

Shrill feedback from microphones at a live performance is highly undesirable. To combat this high-pitched sound, manufacturers developed audio equipment, such as the Behringer Feedback Destroyer,...

This article will give you easy step by step advice, on how to replace and tune both drum heads on your bass drum. These steps will work on any size bass drum. Also works best on bass drums...

Bluegrass guitar differs from other styles of guitar in that it is highly melodic, often imitating the intricate lines played by fiddles, according to bluegrassguitar.com. Whether you are using a...

There's nothing that sounds quite like an organ, and few instruments can serve as an appropriate substitute on occasions that require them. The specialized training required to play this...

The legendary summertime venue in Hollywood, nestled into the hills and underneath the glow of that famous "Hollywood" sign can be a one-of-a-kind concert going experience--but first you have to...

Rock bands are always looking for ways to make their performances more entertaining, energetic and interesting. One of the ways to do that is through tricks: special stunts performed with an...

String quartets play a wide variety of music, from soft, haunting melodies to fast, pizzicato polkas. String instruments can be notoriously hard to hear in certain situations, like large rooms or...

Setting up a Peavey Escort music system is very easy due to the fact that all of its components are contained in its ingenious packaging. By following a simple step-by-step process, you can have...

During an August 3, 2009 NPR interview, New Yorker staff writer John Seabrook said the face price of a concert ticket is decided by the artist. The price is determined by many factors, including...

Making a flyer for a music DJ will help to promote a performance by the DJ and ultimately help the DJ grow his fan base and advance his music career. While the personal and stylistic tastes of...

The need for a musician to hear clearly while performing live is vastly important. The right earplugs, worn correctly and designed specifically for musicians, are the best means of both preserving...

If you are a fan of guitar-based music, then you know that getting the sounds you hear in your favorite pop and rock songs is more than just strumming a few chords. Many of the solos and riffs you...

Music can be a very important part of religious services. Therefore, it is important for musicians and pastors to understand how the sound systems work in a church. A working sound system...

Hooking up a Behringer power amp to speakers is a uniform process as many of their models use the same or similar connections. By using Speakon cables or cables with banana clips, you can easily...

Whether providing sound support for a high school musical, orchestra or live music venue, filling a large space with sound can be a challenge. The goal is not merely whether performers can be...

Here is an article on how to use a talk box for guitar players. The talk box is a very cool effect that has been used by some great articles like Peter Framton, Joe Walsh, and Ritchie Sambora to...

Delay pedals are guitar effects that will repeat whatever you play for a certain amount of time. A good example would be the intro to U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name." One cool...

The Celtic drum, or bodhran, has been making music for hundreds of years. Held in the hand, this small instrument can be used to create a remarkable variety of different sounds and tones....

Even though blues music inspired the creation of everything from jazz to rock, it isn't found in nearly as many places as it used to be. However, with a positive attitude and promotional...

Playing musical instruments in public can make musicians anxious. However, through practice and hard work, a trumpet player can conquer his fears and turn stage fright into positive energy that...

Fake books are a common way of learning condensed versions of your favorite tunes. According to "Pop Song Piracy, Fake Books, and a Pre-history of Sampling" by Barry Kernfeld, a professor at Penn...

So you look like, sound like, or can act like someone famous? Have perfect strangers stopped you and asked you for an autograph? Have you been asked questions such as “Are you…” or “Has anyone...

Karaoke is a popular way to spend an evening on the Space Coast of Florida. It allows many people to live out their dream of singing and entertaining in front of a live audience. Karaoke is like...

Here is an article on how to choose the right microphone. There are many different types of microphones for different types of use. Here, I will cover microphones and their uses for vocal performance.

Formed in London in 1998, Coldplay has become one of the major modern rock acts of the 21st century. With four acclaimed albums under their belt, the band regularly sells out performances all over...

The Sydney Jazz Festival is famous the world over. With the location's pleasant weather and a vibrant setting, a trip to the three-day festival will be one you will never forget--whether or not...

Slipknot is a heavy metal rock band from the United States. The band has been playing and touring for over 10 years. If you are a fan of the group you may be interested in attending a Slipknot...

Whether a solo steel drummer for an intimate party or a full steel drum ensemble for a large wedding, there is always demand for live steel drum entertainment. Marketing live steel drum music is...