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"The Song of Three Friends" is a resounding tribute to the intrepid explorers and mountain men who braved the western wilderness in the first decades of the 19th century. In 1822, 100 men of the Ashley Henry band left St. Louis bound for the beaver-rich rivers and streams of the great Northwest. With the trappers and voyageurs ascending the Missouri River, and the unlikely heroes of this tale were three great friends, Mike Fink, Will Carpenter, and Frank Talbeau.

A comprehensive 20 lesson study of songwriting.

As an artist and singing teacher, I have witnessed countless students experience tremendous growth and surpass their wildest dreams through these proven techniques.

This Streisand hit makes a great late beginner piano solo and it comes with backing tracks to play along with. The song is demonstrated in its entirety and then taught in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” Backing tracks are provided at the end of the lesson for your live performance!

This song was first made famous by Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. Since then it has gone on to become a classic. In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level piano solo of the song, in a ragtime style, completely “by ear.” The song is fully demonstrated at the beginning of the lesson and then you are taught the song in two- to four-measure sections without the use of music, print, or video.

The '70s began with this hope-filled anthem which instantly became a timeless classic of love and unity. In this lesson you will learn an intermediate level solo of the Ray Stevens hit without using music or video. The lesson starts with a full demonstration of the song which is then taught in two- to four-measure sections, describing every note and finger used. Demonstration and backing tracks are included to practice and perform with.

Imagine having a song stuck in your head…that you want to compose…but you can’t, because you don’t know what to put on paper.... We understand that when it comes to following rules, guitarists are the first ones to rebel.... They think learning music theory will stifle their creativity. However, it is further from the truth. Understanding the vocabulary of music will help you articulate your musical ideas, improve your improvisation skills, and even land you high paying gigs.

How to Write A Song in 24 Hours for Songwriting Beginners! You’re about to discover how to...start your own journey in the songwriting world on basis of strategies, techniques, and tips that are proven beneficial, flexible to implement, and practical. Here's a preview of what you'll learn: the ABC of songwriting, the essentials you must know before getting started, common mistakes in songwriting, why they are deemed as mistakes, and how to avoid them, proven aids to acquire ideas for composing attractive lyrics, and much more.

This Engelbert Humperdinck hit makes a great piano solo and now you can learn it “by ear!” In this lesson you will learn a late intermediate level solo of the song without having to use music, print, or video. The arrangement is demonstrated and then taught in detail in two to four measure sections completely “by ear.” At the end of the lesson there are backing tracks to practice and perform with.

This is a lesson on a late intermediate level arrangement of the piece. This arrangement is in the key of C and contains all of the main themes from the original but is much easier to play. The piece is played through completely and then taught in two- to four-measure sections “by ear” making it both easy to learn and to memorize. This is also a great piece to use at weddings.

Bloomsbury presents Revolution: Prince, the Band, the Era by James Campion, read by Kenneth Medford. Revolution is a detailed exploration into the era of Prince’s most prolific and groundbreaking music made with considerable inspiration and performed by a unique cadre of musicians he gathered...

In 1979, the self-titled debut album by the B-52s burst onto the Billboard charts, capturing the imagination of fans and music critics worldwide. The fact that the group had formed in the sleepy southern college town of Athens, Georgia, only increased the fascination. Soon, more Athens bands followed the B-52s into the vanguard of the new American music that would come to be known as "alternative", including R.E.M., who catapulted over the course of the 1980s to the top of the musical mainstream.

Taking a cognitive approach to musical meaning, Arnie Cox explores embodied experiences of hearing music as those that move us both consciously and unconsciously. In this pioneering study that draws on neuroscience and music theory, phenomenology and cognitive science, Cox advances his theory of the "mimetic hypothesis", the notion that a large part of our experience and understanding of music involves an embodied imitation in the listener of bodily motions and exertions that are involved in producing music.

The book has purposefully been designed for those who want to learn how to write a song, but don't know where to start. It packs everything there is to know about writing a great song, from its structure to its thought process. But the book also doesn't forget about your personal business and hectic schedule, especially if you're a person who's planning on doing this part-time. I've described a really simple way to write a song, all in an hour, with the help of simple and refined techniques.

Do you need to be able to read music to play guitar? These are some of the first questions I’m usually asked as a guitar teacher. Over my 25+ year career as a musician and guitar teacher, I have come across many guitarists who cannot read a single note of music or tell you a major triad from a min7flat5 chord. In fact, I think it’s one of the most hotly debated topics in guitar playing circles anywhere around the world, certainly in the online space. I say relax! Which person is a better player? That’s a 100 percent subjective judgement, and it’s not for me to decide.

This poem is a standalone one of Karolina, and is a progression of her age so is more grown up but still nice and in line with her personality and resonance.

Creating a chart-topping song in the modern music industry involves a blend of artistic creativity, technical proficiency, and a deep understanding of current trends. This comprehensive guide delves into the technical aspects of songwriting, music production, and marketing, providing you with the tools and knowledge necessary to create a hit song in 2024-2025.

Warm up your voice, increase your range, improve your vocal agility, and sharpen your ear... in minutes! The three warm-up exercises presented on this audio will do all that and more! You will learn the ins and outs of solfege while developing your ability to handle even the most demanding vocal situations that may come your way. This program includes a free link to the pdf handout sheets you'll need for the program.

Singing brings joy and a magical feeling, but do you feel there's still something holding you back from your full potential? Unhealthy singing habits can put strain on your larynx, windpipe, or diaphragm, leaving you exhausted. These habits can create technical and emotional obstacles. Even vocal powerhouses like Celine Dion, Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Adam Levine need vocal training to master their skills.

Breaking the global record for streams in a single day, nearly 10 million people around the world tuned in to hear Kendrick Lamar’s sophomore album in the hours after its release. To Pimp a Butterfly was widely hailed as an instant classic, garnering laudatory album reviews, many awards, and even a canonized place in Harvard’s W. E. B. Du Bois archive. Why did this strangely compelling record stimulate the emotions and imaginations of listeners?