Author Archives: James
The Moog Guitar
This is probably the greatest invention since the original Moog. Check it out! Every shredder, from Les Paul to Jack White, has tweaked the sound of his guitar—adding echo, distortion or “wah-wah” —by manipulating the electric signal it produces. The … Continue reading
How to Be a Great Singer
LOUD AND PROUD: HOW TO BE A GREAT SINGER You may think that your rendition of Silent Night makes people grimace in horror, but research suggests that you are, in fact, singing in tune. We’re born to sing Scientists from … Continue reading
A spiritual performance
Does anyone ever get a certain ‘chill’ when a performance lines up just right? I mean something beyond just the notes being right and everything being completely in tune. I believe that sometimes there is an unexplainable spiritual element to … Continue reading
A No Brainer
Hey everyone. Here’s a no brainer: Sphere: Related Content
Back to school
Here is a hilarious parody of music class with Carol Burnett and the Jackson 5. I found this randomly on Youtube and thought that many of you would enjoy it! Sphere: Related Content
1.5 is coming
Hey everyone, Since this has come up a lot in questions on youtube, I wanted to make it clear that piano lesson 1.5 will be released this month. This video will contain a lesson on scales and instruction for another … Continue reading
Incredible Jazz Duel!
Here is an incredible jazz duel recorded between Wynton Marsalis and Wycliffe Gordon between their hotel windows. If you are a jazz fan, you will absolutely love this! Sphere: Related Content
Alesis Protrack turns ipod into digital recorder
This is definitely something that I’ve been waiting for: From Alesis: High Quality Stereo Digital Recorder for iPod Features Professional Inputs Cumberland, RI, USA – June 20, 2008. Alesis, the world’s leading manufacturer of professional audio equipment and studio electronics, … Continue reading
Music from Central / South America
I believe that we as Americans need to rethink our approach to music history. I certainly think there is value in learning about Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and the like, but on a recent trip to Costa Rica I found I … Continue reading
Christmas Music in May
This is the most hilarious video I have ever seen. This guy from Japan has discovered how to make working instruments out of vegatables. I would like to see someone turn this into a project for fourth graders. Instead of … Continue reading
Van Cliburn competition to use YouTube
YouTube viewers can vote for their favorite pianist. Van Cliburn Foundation holds a talent search on YouTube. By Diane Haithman Los Angeles Times Staff Writer May 3, 2008 If you’re a classical music aficionado envious of the “American Idol” viewers … Continue reading
The Lord’s Prayer
I’m sure many of you have seen this, but just in case you haven’t – enjoy this clip of a 2-year old singing the Lord’s Prayer. It’s mostly on pitch in the lower range, but those high notes are just … Continue reading
