Music education

Both Edison and Young attained their fame from one thing that they had in common, 'Originality'. On Edison's appearance at Riverwalk Jazz, in 1993, Edison mentioned that "All the musicians used to say they'd rather be the world’s worst 'originator' than the world’s best 'imitator'" as he knew the importance of being original. Lester Young's fame came from the similar reason. Rather than adopting the normal 'forceful' approach, he came up with a completely new concept in which to play his horn,…

The reasoning in part for this decision pays homage to the mood of her music and keeps the emphasis on her music. For example, with a song called “Drowning,” the only prevalent color seen throughout the theater was red. Banks chooses either one or two colors to light the stage to allow them to perfectly show the specific mood of the song that…

Manipulative Melodies Music is a way in which people get their emotions out by the means of rhythm and tone—and when listened to—those emotions are felt by other people. The relationship man has with music is much more than sweet melodies to the ears. Rather, is acts as a guide: manipulating the listeners mind to achieve the unthinkable. Whether you are rocking out to The Weezers or mellowing down to Frank Sinatra, music has the ability to change our mood, get us motivated, and aid concentration…

Donnie McClurkin grew up in an abusive home and turned to the church for help (Borden).There, he was introduced to music as an outlet to help him deal with his disturbing past. Influenced by his personal experiences and how he overcame the misfortunes, Donnie McClurkin began to create motivational songs in order to express himself. (Borden) Donnie McClurkin’s songs are…

feel the vibrations from the rhythm move through them and they wanted to join in. It started with a single audience member clapping along with the beat the dancers made; but, by the end of the song the entire audience was clapping and moving to the music. The clapping integrated into the electricity in the room and the potency of the dance. The energy of the dancers increased with the excitement of the audience. Many of the dancers began to do flips and other extraordinary tricks which…

Concert Review II In 1965, The Lovin’ Spoonful performed their first hit single “Do you Believe in Magic.” This music represents the folk genre, and one which has been popular for many decades. A quick Google search revealed the song has been featured in many commercials and in movies such as American Pie and Date Movie. I chose it because of the upbeat and happy feel. In addition, the tune puts listeners in a good mood and also entices them to dance. The following essay will first describe…

Are you in pursuit of mastering certain talent? In the novel, Outliers, that author states that in order to achieve excellence in a hobby, one must practice for 10,000 hours in their lifetime. This statement is effective today. Some people may contradict with this point of view because they are lazy, or they feel that 10,000 hours in an unachievable goal. Many individuals do not want to put forth the effort that is required. Also, some athletes, for example, believe that natural talent is…

“Thank you!” I yelled as I hopped off of Gracie’s car. Her father drove me home after our five-hour long play date. Gracie was my bestest friend among all others in my second-grade class. That day, we successfully completed our first playdate at her house, and I returned joyfully to my own. Opening the front door, I ran down to the basement. I had a very important matter to discuss with my mom. There, I sat on the mattress, patiently waiting for her to return from work. Unable to contain my…

We all dream of travelling to Italy, where beauty has no limits. The culture is inundated by the arts, families are vibrant and strong, architecture is unrivaled, musical genius is ubiquitous and of course…the food. With every aspect of life so influential and awe-inspiring, it is no wonder George Frideric Handel has returned with compositions that leave us speechless. His operas, arias, Oratorios, anthems and concertos never cease to amaze me; however, this time he has really outdone himself.…

English singer. Jessie J is not only a singer, but a song writter. She began her career by writing songs for Miley Cyrus, but after, Jessie J had her debut for her album “Who You Are” where she gained fame. She is 27 years old and already has a strong music career in the genres of R&B and Pop. In her album “Who You Are” are found her greatest hits like “Who You Are”, “Price Tag”, “Nobody’s Perfect”, “Do it like a Dude”, and “Mama knows Best” all send out great messages. The way she sings, she…