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  • Sunny Choi: The Extraordinary Piano Musician
    By: Sunny Choi | - Sunny Choi is an accomplished Toronto piano musician with an incredible gift. Ms. Choi is able to play virtually any selection of music she hears without the aid of written music. This gift coupled with her solid background in classical music is only half of the story. The number one reason that Sunny Choi is quickly becoming Canadas most sought after musician for weddings, corporate events and private functions is her love of people and her careful attention to detail.

    While onl ...
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  • Insanely Crazy Independent Music Promotion Ideas That Actually Works
    By: Ty Cohen | - If you are an independent musician, then I know that coming up with great music promotion ideas is one of your main goals. Gone are the days where rappers, musicians and artists have to rely solely on record deals to make the big bucks, in fact who the heck wants to right? With the rise of "The New Music Industry" the possibilities of success are literally limitless.

    One of the most effective ways to market yourself and your music is through social networking sites as well as havin ...
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  • Three Reasons Why You Are Not Getting Any Music Gigs
    By: John Newcomb | - Musicians, as a lot, are an extremely jealous and egotistical species. If you are a musician, you've probably watched someone come up with a killer lick, but found yourself pointing out their flaws, all because of jealousy. It is no wonder that many talented musicians fail to get a gig with a band - not because of lack of talent, but an underlying current of envy and ego.

    But sometimes, you don't get gigs simply because you didn't try hard enough, or you lack the skill set that the ...
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  • Cruise Ship Musicians Have All The Fun - Here Are Some Common Jobs Available On Cruise Ships For Mus
    By: Liz Hanson | - If you're a musician whose had it with performing at all the usual spots, you may consider a gig as a cruise ship musician. Just as there are all kinds of jobs on cruise ships in other disciplines, there are lots of options for cruise ship musicians too. Below is a list of some common ones. Generally, musicians are asked to play easy listening music so as not to disturb passengers, so if you're used to playing heavier stuff, working on a cruise ship may not be the best choice for you.


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  • Midi Keyboards And Controllers - Must Haves For The Avid Musician
    By: Gen Wright | - From amateurs to professionals, avid musicians have become increasingly aware of the usefulness of MIDI keyboard controllers. These devices, unlike other types of electronic keyboards, are used in all forms of digital music creation to synthesize instruments and beats. Electronic keyboards, on the other hand, replicate (or digitize) the sound of a piano.

    MIDI controllers often resemble electronic keyboards to offer the full range of notes and also have a series of knobs and button ...
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  • Profile Of Musician Larry Mullen Jr
    By: Drew Mers | - Larry Mullen Jr. is the founder of the band U2. He is the quiet member of the band, despite being the drummer, preferring to let other members handle interviews and leave him to his music and the work of keeping his band together and on the stage where they are supposed to be.

    He writes much of the music for the band and is heavily influenced by his early work with the Artane Boys Band which was a marching band that he was a part of as a teenager. This influence lent itself to ...
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  • Profile Of Famous Musician Mick Fleetwood
    By: Drew Mers | - Mick Fleetwood is one of the musicians with a tumultuous life that many think of when they think of rock in the seventies and eighties. Out of a chaotic life though came the drummer for one of the most influential bands around and perhaps lent a certain amount of passion and strength to his creativity in the bargain.

    Mick Fleetwood was one of the founding members of the band and also stuck with it the longest, through periods of rising fame and dropping fame, losses of band mem ...
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  • Profile Of Famous Musician Mike Mangini
    By: Drew Mers | - Mike Mangini is an American drummer from Massachusetts who is best known for his work with the band Extreme and Steve Vai. He is a highly skilled musician who began drumming at the age of five and practiced between five and ten hours a day in order to become the skilled drummer he became in adulthood.

    Unlike other musicians however, Mike was hardly obsessed with his music, though he did go after his practice with the determination he would show in other fields of his life. He ...
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  • Profile Of Musician John Weathers
    By: Drew Mers | - John Patrick Pugwash Weathers is a drummer from Wales who worked with the band Gentle Giant, which was best known for its progressive rock music in the 1970s. Although he started in a temporary position in the band, he quickly became a permanent fixture after his success in the album Octopus in 1972.

    He was best known for his drum bashing style, but he also played numerous instruments including the xylophone. He stayed in the band until it formally disbanded in 1980 and after ...
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  • Being A Gospel Musician Was Never Too Hard! Tips For You
    By: Max Info | - Gospel musician anyone like you dreams of being a gospel musician. If you are talented and can play musical instruments then I am sure that you will become a successful gospel musician. Being a professional Gospel musician is to pray god with your music, it should be the favorite to god. This article is just for you if you really want to become a successful gospel musician. It will tell you 5 easy steps that you might have not considered. It is a step by step procedure of being a professional. ...
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  • How To Become A Gospel Singer- A Guide For Beginner
    By: Max Info | - Gospel musician is a man of god playing instruments and praying god. If you want to find new ways to play favorite gospel music, to enhance your songs or just learn how to play the piano from scratch with chords, then you have come to the right place. As you are a beginner, you have to spend a lot of time for music. What you have to do is to learn music from beginning to end and practice it to be playing. This article will help you to do this. In this article you will find some useful tips and t ...
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  • How To Become A Gospel Musician- A Guide For Beginner
    By: Max Info | - Gospel musician is a man of god playing instruments and praying god. If you want to find new ways to play favorite gospel music, to enhance your songs or just learn how to play the piano from scratch with chords, then you have come to the right place. As you are a beginner, you have to spend a lot of time for music. What you have to do is to learn music from beginning to end and practice it to be playing. This article will help you to do this. In this article you will find some useful tips and t ...
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  • Keeping Your Musical Body Healthy
    By: Corey Palmer | - Just like it is important for a basketball player or hockey star to keep themselves in shape for their game, it is just as important for musicians to do the same. Musicians can have just about the same amount of risk to hurt themselves as anyone else. The amount of demand that some instruments take on the physical body can be intense. The main thing to remember is that playing music should be treated just like performing any other physical activity. Not only can muscles get overworked and st ...
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  • Mose Allison: The Musician's Musician
    By: Duane Shinn | - Mose John Allison Jr, or just Mose Allison as we know him, is one the many jazz legends that has contributed to jazz and blues. Born on 11th of November 1927. Mose's fascination with music started when he discovered an ability to replay the tunes that he heard on the jukebox. He took a liking to boogie and blues tunes. He pursued his love for music playing in bands, playing the trumpet in his school band and was even writing his own tunes when he was just in school.

    His inspirati ...
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  • The Self Promoting Musician
    By: Brent Thomason | - What a time we live in today. There is great reason to be insanely excited about being a self promoting artist today. Think about it, you can write a song, record it, mix it down, master it, and produce the finished product then promote it on a shoestring budget to millions of people overnight all in the privacy of your bedroom. If that doesnt excite you as an artist and musician, nothing will.

    Think for just a minute about what this means for today's artists and musicians. Histo ...
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    • Social Web Results
  • Top YouTube Musician December - Faxo.com Tweeter Vote Wall Contest Shared By: nightangel16200 - Here we honor the top YouTube musician for December. Will it be the music channel with the most subscribers? Or a new up and coming YouTuber with great...

  • MySpace: Still The Musician's Friend Shared By: bustedkeys - Today, it's been overtaken by Facebook, but it's still the place musicians go to post their work and build a fan base.

  • Radiohead - Music on FoxyTunes Planet Shared By: wufy9 - Fans, music critics, and fellow musicians tend to regard them as among the most fearlessly creative bands of their era, although they are not universal...

  • Derek Loux Dies After Car Accident Shared By: legal_lawyer - By Ranjan Bhaduri Dec.24, (THAINDIAN NEWS) According to the latest reports, an eminent Christian musician named Derek Loux has passed away after a car...

  • Shira Gavrielov - Crazy (Rehearsal @ The Studio) Shared By: shiragavrielov - a snippet of Shira Gavrielov's world wide hit, "Crazy" (orig. by Gnarls Barkley), during a rehearsal with the musicians at the recording...

  • Rage against the machine Christmas number one! Interview with Zack Shared By: Dmanlamius - A moment of pride when RATM are announced number one in Britain, listened to by us, a bunch of underground musicians. One guy using Facebook started...

  • DVD Review - The Music Instinct: Science & Song: Exploring How Music Affects the Brain Using Cutting Edge Technology Shared By: rizzrazz - Driven by curiosity to find out where goose bumps come from, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin, musician Bobby McFerrin and a team of scientists explore...

  • BALCONYTV - London - Over 9 million video views > FYFE DANGERFIELD Shared By: BalconyTV - Founded in June 2006, BalconyTV is a leading daily online viral music show that... musicians and other variety acts on balconies around the world.

  • Robert Thomas Pattinson - The actor - The musician: 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' contributes to $10 billion box office... Shared By: GeobertMoschou - Robert Thomas Pattinson - The actor - The musician wrote a note titled 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' contributes to $10 billion box office this year.

  • New Bill to Amend Copyright Laws Music to Creator’s Ears Shared By: vambannews - New Delhi, Dec 24 - Musicians, writers and film directors, who were earlier exploited by producers and music companies, can now hope to reclaim...


  • Legendary Memphis Musician B. B. King
    By: Phoenix Delray | - The great Memphis musician B.B. King was a blues guitarist and singer who is one of the most famous musicians ever to be associated with Memphis. He was born on September 16, 1925 as Riley B. King. He began his career as a Memphis musician in 1946, and quickly became a shining star of the citys music.

    B.B. King worked in Memphis as a musician for only a few months in the beginning of his career. He struggled as a Memphis musician, however, and returned to Mississippi where he w ...
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  • The Best Of Memphis Musicians
    By: Phoenix Delray | - A Memphis musician is a very unique musician. He dwells in the heart of the Blues, probably on Beale Street in Memphis. He taps out the Blues rhythms everywhere he goes, and spends hours performing for Memphis tourists, whether it be on the streets of Memphis or in the clubs. The life of a Memphis musician is one of tradition, culture, and longevity of the Blues. A Memphis musician holds a special place in the hearts of Blues fans, and the Memphis musician John Sleepy Estes is no exception. ...
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  • W.c. Handy, The Quintessential Memphis Musician
    By: Phoenix Delray | - When talking about Memphis musicians, it is impossible not to mention the name W.C. Handy. Born on November 16, 1873, Handy lived until March 28, 1958. Frequently referred to as the Father of the Blues, the Memphis musician has been cited as an influence by many popular musicians. Bruce Springsteen, for instance, called for W.C. Handy to watch over him in the song Walking in Memphis, which came out nearly 30 years after Handy s death.

    Although the blues had been around for a while ...
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  • W.c. Handy, Memphis Musician Extraordinaire
    By: Phoenix Delray | - When talking about Memphis musicians, it is nearly impossible not to mention W.C. Handy. Born William Christopher Handy on November 16, 1873, Handy went on to become a blues composer and one of the most recognizable Memphis musicians ever. He his credited with shaping the face of American music, with his unique rhythms and incomparable style. While the Memphis musician did not create the blues, he was the one who took the art from a regional music style to one of the most dominant forces in Amer ...
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  • Tips For Giving Gifts To Musicians
    By: Amit Kheterpal | - As a gift giving person you always struggle to find the best for everyone and that includes gifts for musicians. If one of your relatives or friends is a musician then I have a few tips and advice on what to gift as a gift to that person.

    As an uninitiated into the musicians world I can only say that the only thing that can work out is blank sheets of paper and blank CDs for recording music. But I am sure if that were to be the gifts to a musician it will be very very insulting t ...
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  • The Life Of Memphis Musician B.b. King
    By: Phoenix Delray | - B.B. King is an American blues guitarist and was born Riley B. King on September 16, 1925. His name is the most recognizable in the blues genre and he is arguably one of the most respected and admired blues guitarists of all time. He began his career as a Memphis musician in Tennessee in 1946.

    B.B. King only worked as a Memphis musician for a few months and after struggling to make it he returned to Mississippi. King decided that it would be easier to go back to Mississippi and sp ...
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  • Music Piracy And The New Musician
    By: Lionel.Wayne | - Today click-and-download technology presents a greater threat to the music recording industry than all other past music-delivery technologies combined.

    Music piracy exists in 3 different planes:

    Illegally mass-manufactured pirate music CDs
    Illegal copies of legitimately purchased music CDs
    Illegally downloaded digital copies of recorded music

    A recent research study on the economic impact of music piracy (Institute for Policy Innovation, ...
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  • Musician Referral - Helpful Advice
    By: Paul zayer | - Some persons are just born to be singers. Once they have it mentally, it is in their blood, and there really is no way to get rid of it. I have known this to be true a lot of times. I know a lot of them, I am married to one, and there are some in my family. I even know a few from the other side of the planet. They all have a few things in common. They are artistics, and nothing that could stop them from singing, even after an accident threatens their lifestyle. The biggest problem they have is f ...
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  • The Most Powerful Tool In The World - The Goal And The Plan
    By: Chris Punis | - Ok, once the hair on the back of your neck has gone down we can get started with the planning process. I don't know what it is about "planning" that gets so many of us creative types squirming in our seats. I've had monumental arguments with fellow bandmates over planning and I've even had bands break up because of it. Musicians seem to think that goals and plans are anti-creative or anti-artistic. That couldn't be further from the truth. Goals and plans serve to focus our energy and focus our c ...
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  • Guitars Shopping Parts Choices
    By: Jim Brown | - The guitars shopping part choices for strings, would expand into a wide range of choices that would include classical strings, acoustic strings, bass strings, and a basic list of guitar strings that stretched a country mile. Depending on the wear and tear that your particular playing style places on the strings, you could choose to stock up on a 5-pack of classical or bass nylon strings, or choose to buy them in bulk in sets of 12.

    If you were looking to replace your guitar bridge ...
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  • Guitars Shopping For Guitar Parts
    By: Jim Brown | - Just as every musician has their own style of music, that reflects their background, heritage, rhythms and customized style in composing their music for others to enjoy, the musical instrument that they play their musical sounds from must be just as personal, and creative as the person that composed the music. When guitars shopping for guitar parts, musicians can buy bits and pieces of a guitar to create a genuine replica of what they feel in their soul.

    These musicians start thei ...
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  • Musician Resources On The Web
    By: Ty Cohen | - Are you looking for some awesome musician resources on the internet? Chances are you are going find them within minutes, if not seconds. There are so many musician resources available on the net these days, it is unbelievable. Whether you want to be the next big thing, learn how to promote your CD, study famous musicians or search for music promotional ideas, you can find the resources to help you.

    Unless you are a stellar singer, you may need some type of instrument to make music ...
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  • Top Eight Tips For Indie Artists
    By: Ty Cohen | - Over the next few minutes, I am going to go over some music promotional ideas, offer advice on selecting musician resources and show you how to promote your CD without emptying out your wallet. Independent artists have the upper hand and no longer have to worry about being signed to a major label to make it.

    1. As I said before, you don't need a record deal to "make it" in the music industry. The industry has changed and that is no longer the absolute measure of your success. You ...
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  • Improve Your Cd Promotion
    By: Ty Cohen | - While working on how to promote your CD in the best way possible you may need to keep the following things in mind. Keep an eye out for any types of new music promotional ideas because they are great musician resources. CD production doesn't have to be super expensive but I also wouldn't recommend skimping in any area of production. You don't want to be know as the people who have CDs and cases that fall apart.

    1. Package your CD so that it will be retailer friendly. Don't skimp ...
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  • Five Ways To Market Your Band
    By: Ty Cohen | - If you are a musician then you are a business yourself. You are in the business of marketing yourself or figuring out how to promote your CD. This requires a lot of work and sometimes it may seem endless. You are constantly trying to solicit new "customers" for your business, your fans. Not only do you want your fans to enjoy your music but you also would love to turn some profits in the process. Marketing is going to be your best musician's resource out there and you should take full advantage ...
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  • Indie Artists And The Digital Age
    By: Ty Cohen | - Let me start with this, getting rich in the music industry now a days is possible. With all the music promotional ideas and musician resources out there on the web you can be a success. The only question is, will you take full advantage and become rich as well? You no longer have to depend on someone (meaning major labels) who doesn't get your music to discover you and make you a success.

    Whether your genre is alternative, rap, hip-hop, R&B, jazz, country or folk, it doesn't even ...
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  • Doing It Yourself, Indie Artists
    By: Ty Cohen | - I would like to take a moment to recognize all the Indie musicians out there. Amazingly, 20+ years ago it was not quite as easy to make it as an Indie musician. Luckily, for these folks, the new millennium has brought about many opportunities for these artists to make it big in the music industry without the assistance of a major record label or company. This is possible today because the music promotional ideas out there are limitless.

    In case you are not familiar, an "Indie" or ...
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  • Booking Gigs, Beyond The Nightclubs...
    By: Ty Cohen | - Sure, a lot of famous people get their start in nightclubs. But the nightclub and bar scene is not for every single musician and band out there. They are places to gain exposure and make a little extra cash, but who says they have to be the only place? They don't have to be. And over the next few minutes, some tips about where else to perform and other music promotional ideas will be revealed.

    If the only way you know how to promote your CD and music is in a bar but you are looki ...
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  • What You Need To Know To Become A Musician
    By: David Fishman | - Music can be beautiful, and for those who play an instrument, the musical experience is even richer, especially if you want to be a professional musician. No matter what your chosen instrument is, there is a professional path. Some desire fame. Others simply want to get paid doing what they love. No matter what your goals are, there are things to consider that will help put you on the path to success.

    Here is some advice on what you need to know to become a musician.


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  • What Is A Church Musician.
    By: soal | - What is a church musician? After being in this position for several
    years I have come to my own conclusions as to what this title means
    and is all about. First let me say that I think a lot of church
    musicians make the mistake of using this as a means satisfy their
    own needs. A need to be up front, to perform, to show off their
    musical talent etc. But being a Christian is all about sacrificing
    self. This does not have to be a negative thing and in fact ...
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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: Your Recording Studio
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    Every musician should have his, or her own recording studio. Just as each individual has chosen the instrument of their choice, on the same token, a recording studio is a must.

    Think of it as an ultimate tool for the perfection, and promotion of your musical career

    With todays technology, there is no excuse for not having some kind of recording studio. It can range from the smallest; 2, or 4 tracks; to a huge; 24, ...
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  • Beck - A Modern Musician And Poet Returns To The Stage
    By: Jay Nault | - One of the more intriguing and mysterious figures in modern music is Beck, and hes hitting the road this summer to provide more lasting memories for those lucky enough to attend his shows. Some would call Beck a musician, while others would label him as a poet. The general consensus, however, is that there is no label for Beck. Everyone who sees him and enjoys his music comes away with a different meaning and effect, and that trend will no doubt continue for the foreseeable future.

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  • How To Plug A Guitar Or Bass Into A Computer
    By: Jon Broderick | - Every town throughout the world has one or two fully dedicated aspiring guitarists and bassists. These disciplined folks spend countless hours improving their craft. Their local musician community is made up of a small group of less-dedicated folks and people with divergent tastes in music. To the truly passionate musician, sometimes this can be frustrating. The dedicated guitarists and bassists of these communities have often surpassed the ability of local teachers, and are thus on their own fo ...
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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: The Power Of Sound.
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    Let's talk about sound. Not just any sound though. Let's talk about YOUR SOUND!

    Ahh!...The power of sound,The things that are possible to do with sound,All of the people, and places that sound can reach. Yes, sound is a very powerful force. Sound can heal, or, sound can destroy. Sound can pass right through most things, or, sound can be totally abrasive, and bounce off of just about everything. Sound can tell you many things, ...
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  • Tips For The Solo Musician: Just Who Are You?
    By: Kevin Brown | - Copyright 2006 Curse Buster Sound

    So...just who are you? That is a question that every solo artist, solo musician, and every solo instrumentalist has probably asked themselves down through the years. The ones who can answer that question will find themselves on the road to a very eventful, and interesting musical career.

    Who am I?...Who do I want to be?...Who do I sound like?...Who would I want to be like? These are all legitimate questions, and ones that should be ...
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