When using your PC to save the original sound from your record collection, the capabilities of the sound card in your computer is a key factor in determining the ultimate quality of the sound that is stored.  Most PC sound cards are marketed in terms of their sound output and not as much emphasis placed on the input features.  Here are the key technical aspects to look for in a PC sound card for your LP to Digital conversion needs.  Read more... (565 words, 0 images, estimated 2:16 mins reading time)

You don’t have to think very hard to find out how to use calm music like solo piano music.  You can’t argue that this is probably the best solution to getting rid of bunched up nerves after a very stressful day.  Cool music can get you into the best condition for restful sleep.  You may not have heard yet though, that there are other great uses for calm sounds.

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When you are playing piano or any musical instrument, it is not just about hitting the tunes of your favorite music and flexing your fingers.  It is also exercising your brain and feeding your mind with stimulus which will not turn you into a musical genius but will certainly have your memory working.  Just as your body muscles need exercise so does your brain.  Exercising your brain will keep your mentality sharp even as you age.  Read more... (532 words, 0 images, estimated 2:08 mins reading time)

The Napster company had quite a rocky start as the location where music enthusiasts could find each other and, using Napster’s amazing technology, exchange their music collections over the Internet.   No money ever changed hands.  In a way, it was just like selling bootleg compact discs except that nobody made any income from it.  In fact, it was the free part of the model that perturbed the recording artists and record labels.  Eventually Napster settled with the recording industry, with a huge financial award.  They learned their lesson well enough to completely change their business model.  Read more... (441 words, 0 images, estimated 1:46 mins reading time)

Playing a musical instrument often entails uninteresting tasks such as playing scales that can become boring. Scales are a necessary evil, if you will and if applied properly can be a path to better playing, no matter the instrument. If you can remember why you are playing scales you can receive the best result from their use.

How Do Scales Help?

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