At last. You've asked for it, wished for it, complained on gamer's forums about it. But now, it has arrived. Your dream guitar game controller. No more do you need to push mulitcolored buttons, all the while dreaming that you are the guitar god that you know is within you. Now, not only will you be able to play guitar hero and rockband, but you get to look good, too. In fact, you get to look real. Because You Rock Guitar by Inspired Instruments...more
All of your musical needs – specifically your guitar playing needs – can be found in Inspired Instruments' You Rock Guitar. It doesn't matter if you are a Guitar Hero junkie or a full-fledged professional guitar player, this thing has it all. It is known as "the world's most advanced video game and music controller" for no small reason. So let's look into what makes this so.The biggest issue with those who want to learn how to play guitar on...more
Have we, as an interested group in music education, damaged our own efforts simply by labeling it as "music advocacy?" I, along with many music educators, am very thankful for "VH1 Save the Music," and other music advocacy efforts. But only those who are already passionate about the value of music education truly champion those efforts. Although the term, "music advocacy," has its place within the circle of music supporters, it is a misrepresentation in general society.The word, "advocacy," indicates helping an underdog. It places it in a category of sympathetic efforts toward something worthwhile in need of saving. Contemplate the term, "child advocate." What pictures come to mind? Visual images of children in need pulling on your heart-strings of giving, right? We love them and want to do more for them, but invoking emotions of sympathy only reaches a few. Think of all the phrases that include the word, "advocate," or "advocacy." What is your instant emotion? pity? charity? sympathy? empathy? left-wing? righteous? desire to fight for the cause?Why do we feel that way? It indicates a need to fight for the defenseless, vulnerable, needy. Who puts on the gloves and does the...more
Many people start learning piano, with the intention of becoming proficient at it. But, quite often, more pressing things appear in their lives that take precedent over the piano. Then, eventually, they return to their piano, and begin all over again - until the cycle repeats itself. They may read a piano tuition book or even view the occasional...more
You want a gig that is one of a kind? How about playing in a classical ensemble? Sounds good, ey? Well, YOU better sound good when you play in such a group. Actually, if you want to land on big time gigs as this (or its more modern counterparts like a Beyonce or an Usher concert, etc.), you should know how to read music. In occasions like these, it...more
Everyone tends to love their wonderful musical instruments but it is sad to see how many are damaged when they have to be moved around. But by sourcing some of this handy equipment, this could just be the end of all that. Indeed, there are several...more
Some of us can probably still remember the days when records and music on the radio were the only ways to listen to our favourite tunes. Today, there are more music listening devices than we would have ever dreamed of; when it comes to your favourite...more
If you're like many Australians, you'll be spending some part of your waking day in a vehicle. Whether you're commuting to work or heading on a road trip with the family, some good tunes always make the ride much more enjoyable. Being assigned car DJ...more
If you are looking for the perfect digital piano that can accommodate both to beginners and experienced players alike, the Yamaha YDP-181 Arius Home Digital Piano is the piece that you are looking for. Providing a true piano sound and feel, the...more
Learning how to play guitar tabs is one of the first steps as a beginner guitar player. Guitar Tabs are the fastest way to learn to play a familiar song, solo and particular guitar lick. Since most of us learn guitar so that we can play our favorite...more
Buying new or used guitars is always exciting for not only new guitar players, but seasoned pros as well. There is nothing quite like the rush of energy you get when picking out a new guitar for your collection or the first one on your journey to...more