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Entertainment > Music Business Musicians: The importance of building a fan base: 1 of 19
Isn't it enough that you play good music ? Of course it isn't unless you want to stay in obscurity in a market that has fierce competition. What makes music work is that people listen. Without fans, music doesn't go very far because it is those fans that turn a musical production into a viable proposition, and here is where ... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Are certain music genres scapegoats for violent behavior?: 2 of 35
Can musical genres be blamed for violent behavior in society ? One could argue that the very element of violence within the music presented to the public is a reflection of what people see as acceptable, though in order to get the answer to the question posed, one needs to look far back into history through the development o... More..
Entertainment > Music Business How to make a commitment to write music everyday: 1 of 17
How to make a commitment to write music everyday The music business is a tough one, and if you have decided that creating music paves the way to your future, writing daily seems a struggle to start off with, though can become a way of life if approached in the right way. Writing music involves both the musical score itself a... More..
Entertainment > Musical Instruments What to do when your child wants to learn the drums: 2 of 31
So you think you have problems ? Living in a small home with children who have aspirations to become the next Phil Collins is hard enough, though with proper planning and thought, there really is no reason to hold your child back from the learning process, as the obstacles that present themselves can all be overcome with a l... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Recommended first musical instruments for kids: 2 of 25
Discovering the musical abilities of a child can be an adventure for a parent, though many have ambitions for their children that are overly ambitious, and make mistakes along the line that disappoint both the child and the parent. DISCOVERY In the formative years, a parent can gage their child's musical inclinations by intr... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends How posing for Playboy can help a celebrity's career: 1 of 12
It's become a bit of a joke hasn't it that those who are willing to show a little flesh in a magazine will get the attention of the media. It works, though let's question how and what purpose it serves to have your bits and pieces plastered on a center fold in Playboy. Playboy is an Internationally acclaimed magazine that is... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News People: Should Prince William marry Kate Middleton?: 1 of 12
I am a British person. My perspective of the whole Prince William story will differ from American views in that I grew up with the Royal Family at the flagship of our nation for all of my childhood. When I look at what has happened over the last twenty years, one of the most successful royals was certainly one of the least c... More..
Entertainment > Music Education The self-taught pianist: What to do when you've outgrown your piano teacher: 1 of 11
The self-taught pianist: What to do when you've outgrown your piano teacher At some time in the learning process, students tire of the restrictions imposed by lessons and it is a natural part of the process that piano players move on to more independent playing of their instrument without the constraints of classes. When arr... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary New celebrities: Assessing the rise of Food Network hosts to celebrity status: 1 of 11
The rise in stardom of cookery experts has been a gradual one, and looking back at the classic cooks that made celebrity status over the years, many stand out, though the reflection on the kinds of program presentations is hilarious, as concepts have changed so much over the years, and with it the types of chefs that make it... More..
Entertainment > Music Business Current digital trends in the music industry: 1 of 10
Current digital trends in the music industry To understand the impact of current digital trends, one needs to look at what lead to the impact it has on society today. From the original concept of 78 style records, tape recordings, LP's, and then onto Cd's, society is changing and with it, the demand for music is widespread, ... More..