Luciano Pavarotti One of the Greatests (October 15 2007)         - Gianni Truvianni

The Little Opera Singer (October 15 2007)         - Gianni Truvianni

HD Radio and Satellite Radio: The Quest for Better Listening (October 07 2007)         - CJ Peppler

As listeners search for better radio listening they are faced with a decision between HD radio and satellite radio.  This article will help consumers understand the strengths and weaknesses of each product.

Getting Started With Satellite Radio in Four Easy Steps (October 02 2007)         - CJ Peppler

With a tremendous selection of commercial free programming, excellent sound quality, and the ability to listen from virtually anywhere, satellite radio is an excellent choice for many listeners.  Indeed for many searching for a better listening choice the question is not if they want satellite radio but how to get it.  It's simple, here are the 4 easy steps to better listening.

5 Questions to Resolve the iPod versus Zune Dilemma (September 21 2007)         - Christine Peppler

iPod is a fantastic MP3 Player. However, the decision to buy an iPod just got complicated recently with the release of Zune.  Now with two great devices, consumers have a choice to make.  How can buyers determine which is the right choice?  We will show you with 5 simple questions.

Gift Ideas for the iPod Owner with Everything (September 14 2007)         - Christine Peppler

Most of us know one; an audio addicted iPod owner.  Where does one start in selecting a gift that will enhance their iPod experience?  There is an enormous selection of products on the market that integrate with iPods.  This articles highlights a few of the gift giving options.

iPod Sport Kit: More than Music to Workout By (September 08 2007)         - Christine Peppler

The iPod Sport Kit paired with the iPod Nano is part coach and part cheerleader for runners and walkers.  It's an affordable, simple to use tool which can help reluctant beginners and true fitness buffs achieve personal goals.

iPod: Adventures in Entertainment (September 03 2007)         - Christine Peppler

There are still millions of people who have not experienced an iPod.  For the uninitiated, there appears to be a lot of excitement over what appears to be, at first glance, a glorified, digital tape recorder.  For these individuals, this article describes the tremendous entertainment capabilities of the tiny iPod and its possible future.

iPod: Enjoy Listening When You're 64 (August 30 2007)         - Christine Peppler

We love our iPods and we won't give them up.  So, how do we listen responsibly so that we can hear them when we're old and gray?

Liberate your iPod (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

When Akio Morita came up with the idea of the Sony Walkman all of his colleagues at the thought he was completely insane. The general consensus was that people wouldn't want to walk around the streets wearing headphones. Everyone thought the idea was ludicrous and that it would never catch on.

What is Piano GHD Syndrome? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Do you remember the movie, Groundhog Day?In this wonderful movie, TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray) relives the same day - Groundhog Day, over and over and over again. No matter what he does, he wakes up the next morning and it is once again Groundhog Day. This continues until he decides to learn and grow. Only after he begins focusing his efforts on helping others instead of concentrating on himself does he move forward and awaken to a new day.

How Piano Lessons Benefit Young Children (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Piano lessons provide a wide range of benefits to young children. Here are my "Top Five."

The Piano Parent Trap! (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

"My 6 year old daughter really loves the piano and wants to learn to play, but when I try to help her she gets very upset with me. What should I do?"

Piano Lessons - Group or Private? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Piano lessons are a great activity for children. They encourage creative thinking, develop math and reading skills, and improve students' overall educational progress, as well as building a fun life-long skill. As a result, over six million children in the United States take piano lessons! One of the choices that parents have when their child is beginning piano lessons is whether to enroll their son or daughter in a private or group lesson. Parents often have misperceptions, or at least several questions, in making this choice.

Top 7 Donts for Successful Improvisation (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

1. Don't try and make something happen. Trying blocks the creative flow and will result in blocks.

How to Create an Original Melody (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Here's a method I use that works. First, sit down at your piano or keyboard and just improvise. I suggest improvising first because music that is created in this way is at its freshest. It's not adulterated or thought up. It is pure inspiration. Now, there will come times during improvisation where you may say to yourself, "this is nice and I'd like to develop it." You see, now you have an original melody to develop.

Trusting Your Inner Voice - Key to Success at the Piano (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

We all have so many critical voices in our heads.

Telling us what's good, what's not, and what should be. We must stop the criticism if we are to play the music that is inside of us - but how? How do we turn off the inner critic and start to trust our inner voice? By listening to it. Most of us are taught not to trust our initial impulses, but it is these innocent prodding's that bring authenticity in our improvisations and musings at the piano.

Buying A Guitar - Do You Know What To Look For? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

Buying a guitar is an important decision that my students have often asked me about. They want to know what they should be looking for. This is an important question because no two are ever exactly alike. There is a wide variety of types, styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. The question is, which one is right for you? If you don't know what to look for when you're buying a guitar, you could end up spending a lot more money than you really need to. On the other hand, getting a "deal" may also get you a lemon. Following are some important questions to consider.

How Has Eminem Risen to the Top? (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

How is it that a little white boy from Kansas City has becomethe most well known rapper in the world? Starting from nothingand eventually moving up to a multi-millionaire, Eminem over thepast seven years has been in the eye of the public everywhereyou look. He has essentially entered a black man's business andgone to the top over the course of a few years, but how?

George Winston and New Age Piano Playing (July 23 2007)         - claim this article

The first time I heard George Winston play back in the early 1980's I was blown away. I didn't know why I liked this music. All I knew was that it made me feel good and that was enough. I didn't even play piano back then but something about this music seeped into me almost haunting me. The way he let the notes ring out and wasn't concerned with pop flavorings. A new sound for the time.