When it comes to learning how to play the guitar, you will probably find that the path to success is not what you think it is. Sure, you can learn to play three or four chords then entertain your friends and family members with a simple tune.
Does that mean you know how to play [...]

One wise music teacher said that the piano is not only a wonderful instrument to play it is also the best way to learn music. He explained that the idea of music – different sounds or tones – is laid out in front of you when you look down at a keyboard.
You certainly don’t [...]

In the past (centuries ago) young people learned music in a very traditional way. They were taught to play classical music or other structured music by reading notes and chords from a sheet or song book.
This has changed a bit in recent years. More and more young musicians have learned to play “by ear,” [...]

Oil painting is one of the most popular pastimes for amateurs and is the medium of choice for many professionals. Oils can be used in so many ways and in various thicknesses, making them one of the most versatile substances for producing art.
If you decide you want to paint with oils there is one [...]

Yodeling is both a way to entertain (part of music) and a way to communicate. Human beings used yodels to communicate across long distances, especially in mountainous regions of Europe. It may be hard to find out for sure but the people who were the “yodelers” for the town or family were probably the individuals [...]

Some people just want to learn how to whistle. Others want to learn how to whistle loudly because they figure if you are going to whistle anyway, why not do it so everyone can hear you?
Whistling is an old-time skill that was used to communicate over long distances and to entertain. We’re going to focus [...]

Many years ago, before human beings had the ability to capture moments of time with flash photography, people simply had to look at paintings as long as they could and try to remember. Until photography became common 100 years ago or so, there wasn’t any controversy about taking photographs in museums. But now, with inexpensive [...]

Many people have pianos in their homes and some of them know how to play the piano because they took lessons. But even some of the most accomplished piano players don’t understand the intricate nature of the piano and how the pressure applied by fingers translates into the beautiful sound of this classic instrument.
Pianos are [...]