One of the hottest topics in Jazz discussion groups nowadays, have been Keith Jarrets opening speech in a recent trio performace at the Umbria Jazz Festival, Italy. This was what he said, ”I don’t speak Italian, but I hope that somebody who speaks English tell those assholes to shut off those fucking cameras. Until you don’t do it, music won’t be at its best and you will have spent your money for nothing. I’m speaking to you, you, you, and you, and also you up there. If I see one single ...

Where could one find the funniest quotes?? Jazz musicians of course!! As E.M Forster put it, "Musicians are incredibly complex, and know far less than other artists what they want and what they are.". In other words, musicians are the craziest people:D. Why Jazz musicians you may ask. Well, in which other art form can you find so many junkies. Ever heard of Beethoven, Brahms or Leornado Da Vinci smoking weed?? Anyway, here's a list of funny quotes from jazz musicians that I am sure you guys will enjoy reading. Have fun and ...

I am going to host a blog carnival with articles about music and piano lessons. This is a great way to get free related back links for your website or blog. If you have written any music related articles, including music lesson, piano, synthesizer reviews, or videos, please feel free to submit to the upcoming carnival post which is scheduled on August 5, 2007.Submit your blog article to the music & piano lessons carnival using our carnival submission form.Technorati Tags: blog carnival, music lessons, piano lessons

If you watch the season 6 American Idol this year 2007, you will be familiar with this beatboxing master - Blake Lewis. I've never seen anyone who can beatbox better than Blake. I just fell in love with his every performance. During the competition, he was interviewed about his secret of beat boxing. He likes the drum but his father just wouldn't get him a real drum. Under this circumstances - want a drum but couldn't get one - he was forced to beat box. He use his vocal cord ...

The core of jazz is improvisation. This is also what sets apart jazz music from many other forms of music.  A friend of mine, who is a keen composer, once asked me, " don't you jazz musicians get bored of playing the same standards all the time over and over again" and I replied "Well, the thing is, everytime we play it is different from the last, and we seldom know what's going to happen next." Check out this video of some great musicians jamming away at casino lights '99 montreaux ...

Music is all about hearing. Should I keep on writing? About music? Technorati Tags: music, hearing, writing

Here some quick links to other interesting articles I read about piano this week: Piano Covers Online Ltd wrote about the pianist dilemma. In fact, piano is an instrument which is always out of tune. After you bang it for a few hours, there is a difference from a newly tuned piano. That's why you hear so many out of tune piano in Youtube video. This is the problem for pianist. We are so used to the out of tune sound and that is why we are normally not so good ...

Chester Tan from Singapore wrote the first qualifying review that entitled a FREE Music CD from Pianologist. Chester loves music, dance, and photography. Check out the photographs of his lovely daughter. I am going to be a father soon this September. Chester, I will join your daddy club soon :) Want a free music CD too? Check out Get Free CD and a backlink from Pianologist

Musicians being mostly vain in nature, are those who would least withstand criticism from peers, however constructive it may be. Frequently creating illogical excuses, in a futile effort of preserving pride. Countless times have I heard excuses from fellow musicians, like "If my family is rich enough to send me to a music school, I would have done better.."or " I would have played better than he did if I practise half as much as he did.. " . Its sad to see how many musicians spend time whinning about how unlucky life has been to ...

We are giving away limited edition of KCLau’s solo album. KCLAU罗觥荃: Kite Shepherd风筝的牧人舒服的新时代音乐。让浪漫来主宰享受生活,就如享受他的音乐. Soothing new age. Clean vocal accompanied by the most soothing music arrangement. KCLAU 罗觥荃: Simple Melody 简单的旋律Simple melody with jazzy arrangement and piano chops. Vocal done in Chinese language. You can't hardly find such kind of music in chinese music scene. A bonus track of 4 music videos included in the CD. How to get the free CD In order to get a free CD from Pianologist, all you have to do is to write a new post by reviewing Pianologist ...