11/20/2009 Guitar - The Best Way to Learn
The guitar is an instrument of music which is easier to learn to play, but one of the most difficult to master completely. It belongs to the family of string instruments, such as the harp or the lute. We therefore have before us a wonderful instrument and for those who have decided to try to elucidate the mysteries of the instrument and its power of interpretation and the creation of music, will face a world of possibilities in terms of repertoire, styles and techniques.

11/20/2009 Kenny Bloom - China's Music Mogul
The music industry in China has significantly changed over the past couple of decades, from a tightly government-controlled propaganda pipeline into an increasingly powerful and sophisticated economic sector. Spearheading the way in China's entertainment industry is Kenny Bloom, music veteran of over 30 years, and Founder and CEO of VisiTek Holdings, Ltd.

11/20/2009 Hi-Hat Cymbals Explained
Imagine a pair of cymbals in your hands about to be banged together. Now turn those cymbals horizontally and you have hi-hat cymbals. Hi-hats are heavily used by drummers, both with the drum stick and with the pedal. The pair sits at the top of a stand with a pedal at the foot.

11/20/2009 Tiki Artist Martin Denny
If you are hosting a tiki party, then you are undoubtedly in search of some tiki music. This style of music, which can make listeners feel as though they are on a tropical island, began as part of the tiki craze in the 1940s and 1950s. A style known as "exotica" or "exotic lounge music," this style fits in perfectly with hula girls, tiki statues, and other symbols of tiki culture.

11/20/2009 An Introduction to Compression in Music Production
The compressor is one of the most misunderstood tools in music production. This article will discuss some of the basic theory behind using compression to control dynamic range.