British Columbia is jammed packed with festivals this summer and music is definitely among the top for most entertaining. Whether it’s jazz, rock, folk, country, blues or any other musical style that suits your taste, there is a vast amount of live music performances taking place across the province to […]

In today’s fast-paced world, easy listening music can be a source of relaxation. After a long, stressful day, a ballad or a soft jazzy song may help you unwind. The music of easy listening artists can also be used to create a romantic backdrop. Here are some ideas of performers, […]

Although Folk Music is meant to be heard live, every now and then a single person records a song that changes not just Folk Music, but that influences all of contemporary music. Below are three songs and musicians that did just that, each from a different generation of folk singer. […]

While in much of Europe the string orchestra is the predominant musical ensemble, in the United States the concert band has taken root and become a staple of contemporary music education in our schools. The concert band consists of a variety of wind and percussion instruments including the flute, oboe, […]

Perhaps the surest way to take the joy out of practicing is to start off with a cheap and poorly crafted musical instrument. Generally, without a fair amount of research and experience, it’s hard to know if a good deal is really a good deal when it comes to low […]

Luckily researchers at Guitar Player Magazine have examined photographs, interviewed collaborators, and researched press clippings from the 1960’s to compile a list of the musical gear he used. Now modern fans can gain insight to Syd’s approach to sound and song writing. Syd’s Gear Guitar most often used: A black […]