Category: Entertainment

There are very few people who can honestly say they do not like to listen to music. No matter what type of music you like, the availability of the internet means you can buy or listen to the music that fits your style. There are so many web sites […]

From his early love of music to his last years, Oscar Peterson's life was full with accomplishments and support from his family. The decision to become a professional pianist led to a weekly radio show and many performances in hotels and music halls for Peterson. Although his life ended […]

There's nothing like a music box; those haunting melodies that can instantly take us back in time. The song of a music box sounds like history; perhaps because they have always been a fixture in homes throughout the centuries. Sometimes that is why the antique music box looks so […]

Since the beginning of time, music has been used as an expression of cultural identity. Ancient tribal societies used music as a foundation for gatherings and to express their history, ethnicity, and cultural beliefs. Music has changed throughout the ages, but the use of music as an essential part […]

What is the best study method for your student violinist? This article will provide you with information regarding the two most popular methods of violin study – the Suzuki study method and the traditional study method. I will hare my experience, as a parent – not as a music […]

Origin: Tango originated in Buenos Aires in Argentina in the mid-19th century. Over the years, a few variations of Tango have emerged and so the original variation is aplty known as Argentine Tango. The working class in Buenos Aires developed Argentine Tango as a way of identifying themselves as […]

January 27, 2006 is the 250th birthday of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. As a result, many people will hear of him and his music for the first time. No doubt, the so-called "Mozart Effect" will also be indicated in different places and publications around the world. Just in case people […]

Origin: Rumba has two origins: Spanish as well as African. Rumba was first danced by African slaves as early as the 16th century. The Rumba folk dance had sexual connotations with the male having a sexually aggressive attitude and the female having a deffensive attitude. It gaining popularity in […]

Most online article authors would agree that background noise can be distracting when trying to put out quality articles. Others are able to block out the noise and still some purposely turn on music in the background or work in places like Starbucks where there is constant music, commotion […]

One need not be a concert pianist to take the time and effort to develop a substantial repertoire. What does “repertoire” mean anyway? In short, repertoire is a body of works or songs that forms the pianist’s core or foundation. (Technically, a “song” has lyrics while a “work” or […]