Monthly Archives: July 2013

Today in Music History, 1923

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1923: American musician and businessman Ahmet Ertegun is born in Istanbul, Turkey. He was the founder and president of Atlantic Records, an independent record label that specialized in rhythm & blues, jazz, and rock & roll. … Continue reading →

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Group Versus Individual Lessons

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Admin

I’ve had many parents ask me, “What are better, group piano lessons or individual, private lessons?” You really have to weigh the pros and cons on this one. What is better for one student may not be better for the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Kate Bush

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to English singer Kate Bush, b. 1958, best known for her recognizable voice. She has recorded ten studio albums in a thirty year span. Celebrate her birthday with her first single, which reached No. 1 on the music … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1967

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1967: The Doors hit No. 1 on the charts with “Light My Fire.” Their first single, “Break On Through,” from their debut album didn’t quite break on through. It was “Light My Fire” that made them … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1983

Posted on July 27, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1983: American singer Madonna releases her self-titled debut album. She quickly became a staple on dance and pop radio and MTV. Here is her first Billboard top-five hit, “Lucky Star.”

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Happy Birthday, Mick Jagger

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to English musician Mick Jagger, b. 1943, best known as the lead singer for the rock group The Rolling Stones. His career spans five decades, and his performances have influence on many of today’s frontmen. Jagger was inducted … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1788

Posted on July 25, 2013 by Marie

Today in Music History, 1788, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart completes his Symphony No. 40 in G minor. Mozart’s income was sliding, and he found himself in debt. A friend of his had just opened a new casino Vienna, and they planned … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Kristin Chenoweth

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Marie

Happy birthday to Tony Award winning American singer Kristin Chenoweth, b. 1968, who has worked in musical theater, television, film, studio recordings, and concerts. Some of her well known roles are Glinda the Good Witch in Wicked and Sally Brown … Continue reading →

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Help! I Get So Nervous Before Recitals!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Marie

Whether it be a fancy recital at the county auditorium or playing the keyboard for my fourth grade class, I was always nervous before a public performance, butterflies in my tummy, shaking hands, thoughts of, What if I completely forget … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Slash

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to British-born American Slash, b. 1965, best known as the lead guitarist for the hard rock band Guns N’ Roses. He is a founding member of the bands Slash’s Snakepit and Velvet Revolver, has composed some of rock’s … Continue reading →

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