Stage fright is much the same anxiety as public speaking, a phobia of being humiliated in front of an audience.  One of the most common anxieties we all have as performers is stage fright.  Performing must be learned by most people and is not a natural inclination or talent.  There are certain people that love attention and are natural performers.  The list of idolized performers that have to manage stage fright is exhaustive and sometimes surprising.  Barbra Streisand is one example of a well known performer that has a problem with stage fright.  With help and study you can learn to manage stage fright and all of its complications.  Read more... (322 words, 0 images, estimated 1:17 mins reading time)

The marvelous musical instrument that is the piano is appreciated by all. Below, we have put together just 10 of the many reasons for learning to play it, and play it well. It’s really not as difficult as you might think. Learning to play the piano is one of the best things that you could possibly do for yourself. Whatever your reason for wanting to learn, even if you have the slightest inclination to play, then there really is no reason not to!  Read more... (828 words, 0 images, estimated 3:19 mins reading time)

Taking care of our jobs and families takes up most of our time.  This does not help our bodies or our minds relax.  Looking after ourselves is very important and a few minutes of relaxation can really enhance the day.

One of the most relaxing activities we can find,  is listening to music.  This helps relax our body as well as our mind.  Gender or age doesn’t matter when it comes to listening to music;  it is an enjoyable experience.  Read more... (290 words, 0 images, estimated 1:10 mins reading time)

© Norine Peardon, July, 2009

Being able to read music is a requirement to speak the music language.  Music is a language unto itself.  Given that, how can you communicate if you cannot speak it?

Ensembles, bands, choirs, opera, jazz all operate on the written notes first.  As far back as we can research, some sort of written notation existed to pass the songs of a generation to the next one, as well as teaching people to sing together.  Read more... (536 words, 0 images, estimated 2:09 mins reading time)

Music, without a doubt, is a big part of most peoples’ daily lives. We enjoy listening to music to celebrate happy times, mourn the loss of loved ones and to pass time.  For many, music holds strong personal ties to experiences we have had.  Most people desire to keep music nearby so that they can listen to it when they feel like it.

Benefits of purchasing music online for downloading is that you are able to:  Read more... (609 words, 0 images, estimated 2:26 mins reading time)