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Being a musician isn't simply about playing music for others; musicians need to know how their instruments work, how to write songs and how to get people to listen. Discover how to be a better musician with tips from a professional singer and songwriter in this free video series on music careers.
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Cheap CDs can be bought at a local CD store, on the Internet, from iTunes, or from sellers of used CDs. Discover the best places to buy cheap CDs, or other forms of music, with tips from a professional musician in this free video on buying music.
A music club has a monthly fee, but it's a good place to find Christian music and buy CDs at low prices. Find Christian music through BMG or Columbia house with tips from a professional musician in this free video on buying music.
In order to start a rock and roll band, a person should play an instrument, practice the instrument and then find other musicians. Find potential band members by looking on www.craigslist.com with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in 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 musician in this free video on careers in music.
Joining a music CD club is a great way to get discounted CDs by paying regular price for one CD a month. Search for music CD clubs at bmg.com or yourmusic.com with tips from a professional musician in this free video on buying music.
The first step in piano lessons is gaining access to a piano and practicing everyday. Look for a neighborhood music teacher at takelessons.com and buy some sheet music with tips from a professional musician in this free video on piano lessons.
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 too difficult to express in pop songs with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
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 professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
Music causes different emotions by stimulating a primal part of the brain and by creating conflict between the consonant and the dissonant. Discover ways in which music evokes different emotions with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
A piano makes a sound when a key is struck, which in turn causes a hammer inside to hit a string. Learn about how piano wires vary in width and tightness with tips from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments and piano tuning.
Cheap CDs can be bought on the Internet by looking at ebay.com, itunes.com or craigslist.com. Look for cheap CDs online by visiting auction sites or mp3 Web sites with tips from a professional musician in this free video on buying music.
In order to market CDs and songs, a musician can produce their own CDs, play concerts and sell music at their shows, or they can pitch their songs to more famous artists to perform. Market CDs and songs the indie way, or contact musicians unions with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
Guitars make sound through vibrations made by plucking their strings. Vibrations bounce off of the hollow walls of the guitar's body to make sound. Learn how guitar strings can be tightened to influence sound, and how the body of a guitar affects sound with tips from a professional musician in this free video on musical instruments.
In music, there are several symbols to represent rhythm, including quarter notes, whole notes, eighth notes and more. Create rhythm by combining different rhythm values with tips from a professional musician in this free video on reading music.
In music, there are different types of time signatures, with 4-4 being the most common as it represents four quarter notes in a measure. Discover how beats and measures work in time signatures with tips from a professional musician in this free video on reading music.
For female musicians, a number of online communities are available to help beginners, including femalemusician.com and gogirlsmusic.com. Network with other female musicians by following tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
In order to be a professional singer and songwriter, a person must dedicate themselves to developing their craft and promote it through performances and networking. Book shows and make CDs as a professional singer and songwriter with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
In order to make a music CD, a musician should have a bunch of songs ready to record before hiring an engineer, or buy a recording program, such as Protools. Make a music CD in a recording studio and design the cover with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
When promoting a concert, a musician should make posters to spread around the area, and they should provide information about the show on myspace.com or facebook.com. Get people to come to a music concert with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
CDs can be sold online at cdbaby.com, which allows musicians to register their CD to be sold and distributed by the Web site. Advertise a CD, contact mp3 sites and ship CDs with tips from a professional musician in this free video on careers in music.
A musician is a person who plays or writes music. A musician can be self-taught, or they can learn by formal education in a conservatory or from a private instructor. Musicians have varying levels of activity and ambition in music, which often makes music both a hobby and a profession. The concept and the status of the musician in society varies widely, depending on sociological, cultural, and economic factors. In this free video series, a professional musician provides tips on writing music, making good music and getting music heard. Discover how to start a rock and roll band, how to write a blues song and how to market CDs and songs. Learn about what makes a good song, how a guitar makes a sound and how to read time signatures in music. Everything a musician needs to know is provided in these videos.
Athena Reich Athena Reich is a professional musician, actress, artist, singer, songwriter and coach for all of the above. She is based in New York City. Reich has released four CDs, toured internationally and has shared the stage with Sara McLachlan, Jim Carrey, Stephen Schwartz, Lisa Loeb and others. She is a member of the Actors Equity Association and has taught at Oregon State University, the Brooklyn Museum and the Manhattan New Music Project.dkdk
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