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How to Practice New Piano Pieces

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Marie

Practicing new pieces by yourself may feel a bit overwhelming. Your teacher isn’t there to encourage and correct you. You rely on the sheet music, the scribbles that were made on the page as reminders, and your memory of the … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1996

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1996: American punk rock band the Ramones performed their 2,263rd and final concert. It was recorded and released as the fourth and final live album We’re Outta Here. The concert also featured musicians of other rock … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History: 1957

Posted on August 5, 2013 by Marie

Today in music history, 1957: American Bandstand debuts on ABC. Hosted by Dick Clark, teenagers danced to Top 40 radio hits on the show, and at least one musical guest lip-synced a recent single. American Bandstand ran for 37 years, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Butch Vig

Posted on August 2, 2013 by Marie

Happy Birthday to American musician and record producer, Butch Vig, b. 1955. He has worked with numerous bands by producing and mixing their albums, such as Nirvana’s Nevermind, House of Pain’s Shamrocks and Shenanigans, The Smashing Pumpkins’s Gish and Siamese … Continue reading →

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Today in Music History, 1981

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Marie

Today in Music History, 1981: At 12:01 am, the best of television combined with the best of radio, MTV, Music Television, aired its maiden broadcast. The first words broadcasted were, “Ladies and gentlemen, Rock and roll.” Then played the all-too … Continue reading →

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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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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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