"I really feel that musicians… are like my brothers and sisters, they're like family to me because we speak the same language. And I love communicating that way," says John Doyle | Photo: J. Doyle's press kit
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It has become an anthem for Generation X who head-banged their way through their teens listening to it. | Photo: Wes Candela Photography (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
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Music theory should be primarily a practical musical tool. Simply play or sing all the concepts and you will find an unlimited well of inspiration. | Photo: Soundtrap
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Even though the approach to writing songs changes with age, the joy remains. | Photo: Worshipfuel.com
Notes of a Frontwoman #4: Without Songs We Are Nothing
Artists like Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, The Who, The Beatles, Pink Floyd and Björk acknowledge him as an influence| Photo: Rob Croes for Anefo, CC via Wikimedia Commons
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"Wanna play "For Elise" on our piano? Then you'll have to clean our toilets!“ | Painted by: Joseph Karl Stieler. Photo: flickr
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Neck profiles as those made by Tadeo Gomez are still among the most popular.
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"It's really important to have freedom. If you don't have that, it's very hard to express yourself," says Lari Basilio. | Photo: Jan Nožička
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The band bio will accompany you on all media platforms, so beware of seemingly "funny" remarks. They may stay with you forever. | Photo: Parker Coffman (Unsplash)
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Xabier Iriondo | Photo: Annapaola Martin
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"Hey Jude" was a huge hit when it was released, topping the charts and at the time being the longest ever single in the history of music | Photo: Creative Commons (CC by 2.0)
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A fundamental technical element of Kosmi Boards is the so-called level. It allows you to raise your multi-effects pedals "to a higher level". | Photo: Richard Nowak
Dreamstruments #5: Kosmi Boards
Electronic music as we know it today could not exist if not thanks to him, and also—believe it or not—some of the most famous cartoon scores we know. | Photo: William Morris Agency
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Otamatone is an electronic synthesiser from Japan. Its witty eighth-note design and theremin-like sound has gained popularity especially on TikTok and YouTube where you can find many cover versions played on this truly bizarre instrument. | Photo: Otamatone.jp
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From today's perspective, the anniversary piece was nothing particularly unique. Basically, it was a 1979 model with a few modifications which, however, heralded changes for the better.
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If your style that isn't popular, people criticise you for it or point it out with a smile, try following Zátopek's lead. | Photo: Wikipedia
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Celine Dion still performs "All by Myself" live, and owing to her incredible voice and technique, it's become one of the songs that exemplifies her performances | Photo: Rappler/iRocktography (Creative Commons)
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