Why is technique so important when playing the piano?

Piano Blog by Skoove – Piano Practice Tips Practicing with proper piano technique can be a difficult habit to develop. But, once you get in the groove of paying attention to your hands, posture, breathing, and tension level your progress on the piano will skyrocket! Once you learn to relax, your hands will fly over … Continue reading Why is technique so important when playing the piano?

Studiomaster ClubXS Series Mixers Get a ‘Plus’

Pro Audio and Studio – Music Instrument News Studiomaster’s highly popular ClubXS compact mixer series has received an upgrade with the introduction of uprated 6, 8, 10 and 12-channel ‘XS+’ models. The addition of a DSP on/off foot-switch socket comes with new black livery – matching the brand’s digiLiVE console series – and more ergonomic … Continue reading Studiomaster ClubXS Series Mixers Get a ‘Plus’

Nasheet Waits Joins New England Conservatory Jazz Studies Faculty

Modern Drummer Magazine New England Conservatory’s Jazz Studies Department has hired renowned drummer, composer, and educator Nasheet Waits to join the jazz faculty beginning in the 2020-21 academic year. In addition to his work as a leader, Waits is widely known for his performances and recordings with a jazz greats including Antonio Hart, Geri Allen, … Continue reading Nasheet Waits Joins New England Conservatory Jazz Studies Faculty

Exclusive: ”MY FATHER’S EYES” LYRIC VIDEO: PEDRITO MARTINEZ AND ERIC CLAPTON

Modern Drummer Magazine We are happy to announce the premier of the lyric video for ”My Father’s Eyes” performed by Pedrito Martinez and Eric Clapton.  In July of 2018, Pedrito Martinez entered a small studio in a beautiful neighborhood in London to record vocals and guitar with Eric Clapton on a reimagined version of a very personal song that … Continue reading Exclusive: ”MY FATHER’S EYES” LYRIC VIDEO: PEDRITO MARTINEZ AND ERIC CLAPTON

Sheet Music, Guitar Tabs and Digital Sheet Music to Download or Print Anywhere

Looking for sheet music, guitar tabs or digital sheet music you can download or print anywhere? Then look no further. Empeda Music is proud to partner with Musicnotes, an online catalogue offering over 400,000 arrangements. Musicnotes has been transforming the way people purchase and play sheet music since 1998. Over the last two decades, they … Continue reading Sheet Music, Guitar Tabs and Digital Sheet Music to Download or Print Anywhere

Tabla Master Zakir Hussain Joins Julian Lage and Charles Lloyd for Healdsburg Jazz Live Stream

Modern Drummer Magazine On Saturday, September 26, Healdsburg Jazz presents the world premiere of Charles Lloyd, Zakir Hussain, and Julian Lage playing together as a trio, to be streamed live around the world. Each musician will be driving to the intimate wine country town in Northern California for this real-time live show. The group will … Continue reading Tabla Master Zakir Hussain Joins Julian Lage and Charles Lloyd for Healdsburg Jazz Live Stream

Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review

Drummer’s Review Here’s our review of a set of a Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple shell pack, featuring… 20″ x 16″ bass drum, 12″ x 8″ rack tom, 14″ x 13″ floor tom, 16″ x 15″ floor tom, 14″ x 6″ matching snare drum, Vintage Natural finish (outside & inside), 7-ply hybrid maple shells – 1-ply Wenge sandwiched … Continue reading Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple Shell Pack – Drummer’s Review