Music Education
A Powerful History of Jazz and Blues Musical Evolution
Introduction The Jazz and Blues are arguably two of the most powerful forms of American Black music, both stemming from roots in African vocal traditions and Sothern gospel practice. We will discuss the history of Jazz and Blues music and its evolution thought out time. The Blues can be seen... Read More
The History of Reggae Music: A Global Voice of Liberation
Reggae practice is more than just music. It is dance, it is physical engagement, it is culture, it is struggling, and it is a celebration. The sounds of Reggae are perhaps Jamaica’s most well-known and ubiquitous cultural exports. The history of Reggae as a musical tradition that began as a... Read More
50 Songwriting Tips from World Class Musicians
Songwriting isn’t always roses and rainbows. The task can be quite neck-breaking, especially at times when your creative juice isn’t flowing. It’s during these times, when it takes you hours upon hours to write a single line worth of song lyrics, knowing a few songwriting tips will help. I know it’s frustrating, but whatever you... Read More
Hip Hop vs. R&B: What’s the Difference?
Music is an art form that has been divided into several genres. Some artists make pop music; others make Hip Hop, R&B, rock, and many more. But over the last few decades, the distinction between the different genres has decreased, and often, people have a hard time telling the difference... Read More
How Do Musicians Make Most of Their Money?
We’ve all seen images of mansions, cars, and other incredible luxuries owned by best-selling musicians. It’s one reason why so many people dream of becoming music stars. But how did those artists make so much money? Musicians Make Most of Their Money From Ticket Sales Throughout the 20th century, many... Read More
A Deep Look at How Blues Has Influenced Jazz
Jazz Practice: It’s All The Blues Both Jazz and Blues traditions share a long and complicated musical history, with roots tracing back to, and even before, the European slave trade of African populations in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries. Looking at the history of Jazz and Blues, both of... Read More
Songwriting Tips from Popular Artists
Today we’ll share with you some of the best songwriting tips. To help you get started and/or become a better songwriter, we’ve prepared some amazing tips for you from truly talented artists: Sia, Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Pharrell Williams, and John Mayer. Let’s start! Sia Songwriting Tips The thirty-nine-year-old Australian... Read More
Valuable Insight into Writing Songs for the Theatre and More
One of the great things about writing songs for the theatre is that, if the playwright or book writer has done their job properly, a major part of the songwriter’s job has already been done before they even set pen to paper. The songwriter will have a very clear idea... Read More