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Benefits of Piano Video Lessons

July 25th, 2008 Posted in Music | No Comments »

There are plenty of people who are interested in easy piano lessons for their children or even themselves. However, hiring a professional instructor to give music lessons can be fairly expensive. There is also the problem of finding the time to fit regular lessons in. Kids have school and extracurricular activities, while adults have work and other responsibilities. Sometimes people just can’t find a spot in their schedule for the music lessons they want. That’s why piano instruction DVD options have become so popular. Not only are they much more affordable in the long run than hiring a talented instructor, they allow the student to study at their own pace and at the times that best fit into their daily lives.

While basic piano lessons might seem like an odd thing to turn to a video instructor for, it actually makes a lot of sense. After all, the basic foundation for piano playing skills is pretty much the same for everyone. While teaching methods certainly differ from instructor to instructor, the basic goal of beginner piano lessons is the same: to give the player the understanding they need to be able to grow as a player. The starting skills are necessary before a player can grow into their own style and develop their own unique feel for the instrument. And that’s why a video or DVD that focuses on these early stages is such a good idea.

There are a lot of music instruction videos available on the market today, so how do you know which one is right for you? Probably the best thing to do is to find and read as many user reviews as possible. Learn how the videos helped (or didn’t help) aspiring players just like you. Many major retailers like Amazon allow users to post reviews of products.

Music graduates discover a new tempo; TERTIARY STUDY

April 16th, 2008 Posted in News | No Comments »

TUNING in to what industry and professionals need in music graduates has been an evolutionary process. It used to be that a degree in music was more tailored for those who wanted to perform but today’s bachelor of music graduates are being tutored in all aspects of the industry including production, marketing, teaching, and of course performing… Read the rest of this entry »

THE BILLBOARD Q&A: ANSSI VANJOKI

April 12th, 2008 Posted in Music | No Comments »

HIGHLIGHT: The mind behind the mobile phone manufacturer’s Internet moves spells out Nokia’s latest music initiative, and how the U.S. and record labels fit into its plans. Anssi Vanjoki, executive VP/GM of multimedia at Nokia, is the visionary force behind the company’s efforts to converge mobile phones with the Internet, including Nokia’s N series of multimedia smart phones… Read the rest of this entry »

The Importance of Music in Our Society

April 6th, 2008 Posted in Info | No Comments »

Art and music are basic human activities. Humankind can not really function without art and music. As humans we always strive to create things be they small or big. Also as humans we strive to create sound or get involved with sound in some way. People have always found meaning in music by playing, creating, listening to its emotions and to the challenges that it poses… Read the rest of this entry »

‘IDOLS’ BATTLE GROWS SHRILL

April 4th, 2008 Posted in News | 1 Comment »

HIGHLIGHT: Lawyers for the TV hit and a Tampa software firm take their show to court. One contest features crooners ages 16 to 28 in a glitzy battle for fame and record contracts. Its season finale last month drew 31-million TV viewers… Read the rest of this entry »

The Idol Gap

April 2nd, 2008 Posted in Music | No Comments »

 

 

You don’t want to drift so far out of touch with the kiddies that you end up one of those grandparents who freezes in front of an ATM like it’s about to steal your soul, but you’ve got to draw a line somewhere. For me, the line is anything Idol. This might be an awkward time to admit this, Read the rest of this entry »