Music Composition, Theory, and the Recording Industry

Genres

• New opera
• An introduction to the music of the modern orchestra
• Hindu music: A look at the three genres - Part 1 Thumri
• A guide to opera for the beginner
• What you should know about classical opera music
• Opera guide
• Folk music of Pakistan

How To

• How to freestyle rap
• CD data base: Inventory your music
• How to create your own music performance contract
• Promote your bands performance
• Hints for getting a record deal
• Learn to read music
• Building a press kit for your band
• Become a better singer: basic vocal techniques

Miscellaneous

• Quality private music instruction
• Vocal chord anatomy and music
• Music to affect mood
• How music affects your mood

• Consumer Guide: Used CD's Online
• The Bel Canto technique
• Music censorship
• A guide to the live music experience
• The mambo dance

Modern Music Industry

• A rock music quiz
• Five reasons rock bands break up
• Band tips: how to stay together
• What is a gold record?
• Determining artist royalties in the music industry
• The music industry business: Regulations and control

Pieces of Music

• Opera synopsis: the Jewels of the Madonna
• Rite of Spring by Igor Stravinsky

Theory and Composition

• Key signatures: what are all those sharps and flats?
• Music theory lesson: time signatures
• Tips on writing song
• Basic music theory
• Music and theory: harmony, dissonance, and tonality
• How do you write music?
• The four elements of music - melody, harmony, rhythm, and dynamics
• Songwriting tips
• Layman's guide to classical music terms
• How to write great music
• Musical information: rhythm basics
• Piano lesson: chords and cadences