Orchestra music is so powerful and moving, especially when you see it performed in person. However, most people do not know very much about orchestras, their organization, and their history. Knowing a few major facts about orchestras can make watching your next performance even more spellbinding.
1. The members are salaried.
An orchestra is not just a collection of volunteer musicians or people who pay for a little extra money on the side.…
Music radio streaming has gone mainstream. At one time, only those who owned very fancy luxury cars and paid a hefty monthly subscription fee could listen to eighty-plus streaming channels of music all the time. Now, everyone can stream music for just a tiny monthly subscription price, and you only have to pay to listen to the music channels you want.
Of course, there is a tiny problem with sharing music.…
When you have a piano, you need to make sure you are taking proper care of it. Your piano requires you to get it tuned on a regular basis, and it also requires you to understand the factors that can age your piano. Understanding these factors will help you protect against them.
Factor #1: Humidity
One of the worst things for your piano is humidity. Humidity is really damaging to anything that is made from wood.…
When you buy a vintage 1956 Gretsch Rancher guitar, you’re buying an instrument that has plenty of history that spans multiple decades. It’s possible that the guitar sat in a case in someone’s attic before hitting the marketplace, and it’s also possible that someone used it on stage several nights a week for years. Some vintage guitars require little more than a luthier’s setup to be playable, while others need a considerable amount of work before use.…
