I spend the better part of my day typing at my computer, so it doesn’t take long for me to begin to feel the effects of all that repetitive motion. I had never experienced carpal tunnel syndrome before I began working from home, but now I know just how painful this condition can be. For [...]

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Being an electronic music artist used to place he firmly in the Avant-garde, but nowadays more people are making electric music than ever before. From Djs to synthesizer geeks, Midi composers to indie rockers, playing electronic digital music is for all sorts of different people. The question is, is it for you?
I never really considered [...]

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My step father loves country music, but he complains all of the time that it is just not what it used to be. There are many who love country who also say the same thing. If you listen to older country music artists, you will see what they mean. The twang is still there, but [...]

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As part of the duo Sonny and Cher, Cher had become a star and she became a full time solo artist following her divorce from Sonny in 1975. Many Cher greatest hits followed as she made her way on her own. Sonny had been her husband, songwriter and producer but Cher had enough talent and [...]

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Learning to play an instrument can be a daunting prospect. Perhaps you had piano tuition when you were a child and gave up? Help is at hand with a number of books containing beginner piano lessons. Adults and children can have a lot of fun, learning the instrument from easy to follow guides.
How to Play [...]

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Rock band promotion is one of the most difficult part of succeeding in music. Learning how to promote your band is, in some genres of music, more important than playing your instrument well. In rock music in particular, you need to seem hip and with it for people to listen to what you have to [...]

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Having a hit record is quite an achievement, especially in these days of fierce competition. Getting into the American Top 40 will guarantee airplay and a place in the record books. The first Billboard chart appeared way back in 1936 and the first Hot 100 came out in 1958. Today, music fans look to the [...]

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The pop-rock quartet from Las Vegas, Panic at the Disco, has enjoyed commercial and critical success for their records and live concerts. They are also well known for their very imaginative music videos. These videos have high production values and creativity. The band was formed by Ryan Ross (guitar) and Spencer Smith (drums), who were [...]

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I have always enjoyed collecting musicians autographs. I like getting celebrity autographs in general, but I have a special place in my heart for music. I have been listening to rock ‘n roll since I was a very young kid – pretty much everyone has – but for me it was quite an obsession. As [...]

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Nothing captures the excitement of a band more than seeing them live. Luckily for those who couldn’t get a ticket, there are live concert DVDs that bring us the best artists from the best venues. One of the most charismatic performers was Freddie Mercury and Queen - The DVD Collection: Live at Wembley Stadium is [...]

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