Industry Ins-and-Outs

If you play an instrument or sing, you know that musicians sometimes have a unique way of communicating. Many of these terms have a different meaning to most people, but all are used in the music biz.

Digital music downloads are a boon to artists and consumers, but will we eventually regret shunning the compact disc?

The Silk Road was an important means of cultural exchange. This hub explores the history of the Silk Road and how trade impacted developments in music between the cultures impacted on the Road.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The 13th act on Day 2 was British band The Who. Day 2 was so long, The Who's set actually began at 5:00 a.m. on the Sunday of the festival, right after Sly & The Family Stone.

All worship leaders are not alike. They may be talented, but certain leadership traits suggest that the person leading worship in your church is more of a music leader than a worship leader.

Want to write your own jazz music? Here's a technique you can use that'll do the job nicely.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The third act on Day 3 was Ten Years After. Their set was plagued by technical challenges, but the last song of their set made stars of Alvin Lee and Ten Years After.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. Day 2 at Woodstock meant the rock acts were up, and the 12th act to appear on Saturday (actually Sunday a.m.) was funk-rock band, Sly and the Family Stone.

Some of the most famous and best guitarists in the world rely on the legendary Gibson Les Paul for their sound and style.

The glam-metal era of the ‘80s spawned great guitarists, but also some underrated players who never got the recognition they deserved.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The second act on Day 3 was Country Joe & The Fish. Joe Cocker had just finished his set about 3:30 p.m. when the skies had opened up, causing yet another delay.

Serving as a companion piece to my previous article on "Interviewing Professional Musicians," this brief album-reviewing guide should provide some thoughtful insight to those who are interested in consolidating their music critiquing skills.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The first official act on Day 3 was the mad Englishman, Joe Cocker. Jefferson Airplane had finished their set just after 08:00 a.m., allowing the crowd to finally get some shuteye.

Learn 5 ways guitarists can build music careers with their love of the guitar. You don't have to be a rock star to make it in music!

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The fourth act on Day 3 was The Band. Already veterans of the music scene, this great roots-rock outfit was a perfect fit for the Woodstock festival.

Ever wonder who played at Woodstock? This series highlights the artists who performed at Woodstock August 15-18, 1969. The 14th and final act on Day 2 was Jefferson Airplane. Day 2 was so long, Grace Slick and company actually began their set at 7:00 a.m. on the Sunday of the festival.