I have received a lot of good comments on my previous seminar articles, Why the Music Industry Fails (Part 1) and Why the Music Industry Fails (Part 2). Perhaps as I linger for a few moments I should personally review the biggest problems the music industry. Problems? Well, the music industry isn’t bad, but the business [...]

Music today can be extremely generic. Simply write some lyrics. Match it with a chord progression, (include a catchy tune), and Voila!, another song has entered this universe. Do listeners expect these types of song forms? Have they grown accustomed to only experiencing a 4-chord-song-progression? The band, Gungor, changes the listeners expectations by bringing a [...]

A Youtube Cover Song is usually a rendition of a recent single or classic song that has been uploaded to Youtube.com. You will need several things including: a video recording device, some money, music skillz, and patience! The song that you choose will be the most important step in creating a good Youtube Cover. The [...]

If, you’ve been following my blog with my previous post, Why the Music Industry Fails (Part 1), then chances are you want me to explain a little bit more. First, let me say that the music industry is being exposed to the majority which is changing a lot gears in the music industry itself. As [...]

I stumbled across a great video of a writer giving a speech to address the creative processes in each individual. Her points strike a chord with me, but I have to disagree with some of what she has to say. First, watch the video: Yes, if we share success in the creative field then we [...]

Arcangelo Corelli is considered by most as the “Father of the violin!” But this isn’t the main reason why I’m posting some of his music today. Compared to other composers, he never did write a whole lot of music. Each of his works is separately a master piece with subtle harmonies and flowing chord changes. [...]

I can’t remember not wanting to become a pop-star and winning the Grammy’s. It’s like the dream, right?  …Not really. The music industry is a disgrace to humanity! A common remark that could summarize music industry is, “No Talent.” I disagree on that. The pop-stars that have the “dream life” have the same amount of [...]

What happens when things don’t come together? When you’re jamming with your friends and there’s just something that doesn’t seem to be working or you feel like you have lost all of your musical talent. How can you help it? Today, I had church choir practice… and it did not go over so well. We [...]

This past week has been EXTREMELY busy for me! I have school exams coming up. I have school assignments and a massive paper due really soon. I’m applying to 4 different universities (which mean a tonnes of paper work!). And, I’m preparing my first performance of the massive Brahms Sonata in E-flat (1st mvmt) this [...]

Hello World!   My name is Jossi-B, music has always been my passion ever since I was 5 years old. Over the years I’ve met some really good musicians who’ve influenced me and I would like to give my thoughts on what I’ve learned and experienced from them.   Do you enjoy music as a [...]