Have you ever listened to the radio, and although you weren’t familiar with the song, you immediately recognized the artist’s voice? That is because the human voice is something that is unique to an individual. It is an instrument in and of itself! There are...
Have you ever belted out the high notes of your favorite tune in the shower only to have a family member pop in the door to shout for you to “please stop!”? As singers, we all aspire to have the range of Hillsong’s Taya Smith...
Have you ever watched someone playing guitar and been amazed at the way they can play up and down the entire fretboard? One of the secrets to their masterful playing is guitar note recognition. Guitar note recognition is a skill that you can learn with...
Guitar triads are an essential part of any guitar player's toolkit. They are a great way to add interest and texture to your playing. You can use them in a variety of ways.If you're a beginner, don't worry - there are plenty of easy guitar...
I have several passions, one being guitar, and another being teaching. I love to see people grow in skill, of course, but the real joy is watching them experience what I’ve experienced by playing the guitar. Teaching others to play is a way to share...
How to Play the C Major Scale on Guitar (All Positions)One of the most tedious methods of mastering an instrument is learning the scales. Is it necessary to know your scales and be able to replicate them in order to play your instrument? No. Many...
What To Do With a Music Performance DegreeDo you love music and wonder what it would be like to perform? Do you want a career that will allow you to express your creativity, while still having the opportunity for professional growth and security? If so, then...
Vocal Studies Degree for Performance and Commercial Voice Majors A vocal studies degree is a great option for those who want to study voice seriously and pursue a career as a professional artist. This article provides a helpful overview about the most important things you need to...
A Candid Response - Is Music Theory Hard? The best analogy for how long it takes to learn music theory is to equate it to math.You must know addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - it does take a few years to learn it. Music theory is not...
The Importance of Music Rehearsals Performances need rehearsal (obviously).I was once in a worship band that attempted a worship song live on a Sunday morning for church that was an original arrangement and timed to start with a drum machine. We had a rehearsal that did...
Is It Worth Taking Guitar University Courses? The value of taking guitar university courses, or getting a guitar degree, depends on your point of view of playing music as a career.You can certainly be a professional musician without going to college for music, so it is...
Practical Wisdom About How To Become a Christian Music Artist Anyone who’s passionate about music wants to make it in music.As Christians, we might wonder if there’s value in pursuing a career as a music artist. The Contemporary Christian Music genre seems to be ever growing...
Candid tips from a former full-time musician from Visible Music College. Tip #1 - Practice and Be Versatile and 9 more tips. Read More!...