http://blog.ilearnmusic.com lots of great discussion about music, education, and random facts of goodness... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:25:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en 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! http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/08/16/back-to-school/ 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 simple song.  I know - not the most eye-grabbing topic, but ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/08/14/15-is-coming/ 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! http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/08/02/incredible-jazz-duel/ 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, is proud to introduce ProTrack, the world’s first professional handheld digital stereo recorder ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/06/24/alesis-protrack-turns-ipod-into-digital-recorder/ 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 knew nothing of understanding the local music and culture.  I ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/06/20/music-from-central-south-america/ 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 recorders, wouldn't it be hilarious to see vegtables?  Enjoy this ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/05/10/christmas-music-in-may/ 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 who get to vote on their favorite contestants, your time has come. Inspired not by "Idol" ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/05/03/van-cliburn-competition-to-use-youtube/ 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 a bit off.  But hey, it's a TWO YEAR OLD!  http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2008/04/20/the-lords-prayer/ This is an excellent article regarding the truth about music lessons - leave your thoughts... The Truth About Music Lessons by Jeffrey A. Tucker At some point when a child is very young, many parents consider pushing the kid into music lessons. This sometimes results in a year or two of piano or ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2007/12/28/the-truth-about-music-lessons/ We have hit the 100 video mark in our instructional video area. We have recently added a new category called 'masterclasses' where you can watch videos of the finest teachers and master students and gain some insight. This is especially useful to all professional musicians. For beginners, ... http://blog.ilearnmusic.com/2007/07/12/100-videos/