Monthly Archives: September 2013

Happy Birthday, Merald Knight

Happy birthday to American musician Merald “Bubba” Knight, b. 1942, best known as a member of Gladys Knight & The Pips. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Celebrate his birthday with a song … Continue reading

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Keys and Tips for Sight Reading

The more sight reading you do the better you become at it. The struggle is part of the process. Don’t worry if you sound terrible. Remember that expression, dynamics, and timing are more important than getting all the notes right. Begin sight reading with … Continue reading

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Today in Music History, 1915

Today in music history, 1915: American musician Memphis Slim was born. He served a leader for numerous bands, recorded over 500 blues songs, and was posthumously inducted in to the Blues Hall of Fame. Celebrate his life with this blues … Continue reading

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