Good news, my friends. The first Color Music piano book for beginners is complete. And to celebrate, it will be available to download—for free. Be sure to check it out and spread the word … if you think it’s any good. (Hint:  it is.) The new book is jam-packed with lessons, exercises, and illustrations to

So, I recently discovered Sara Bareilles on the radio. And wow! She’s really good. Definitely one of the best singer/songwriters out there today. I missed her recent concert in my neck of the woods. But I heard it was great. It’s always cool—and rare—when a musician’s live performances are better than their studio recordings. But,

A few years ago, the band Blues Traveler had some big hits. And their lead singer, John Popper, was an unlikely rock star. He is heavier than most famous musicians. So he rocks a different image. But, hey … that didn’t really matter. Because he is a super-talented guy. And he’s especially good at playing

Let’s face it—duct tape is amazing. It’s a super-strong tape, originally designed to fix air ducts. (Hence, the name.) Ahhh … but it does so much more than that. Duct tape has become the fix all for many things. So if something breaks, the cheap and easy solution is to just reach for your roll

!!!WARNING!!! Okay, okay, I know. As an artist, you’re probably anxious to cut to the chase. You might be thinking, “let’s put our skills to use, and start making some music already.” And to be honest, I’m right there with you. But have patience, my child. These next couple of lessons focus a bit more

Okay … pop quiz: What are the two (2) coolest states in America? Are they: a) Hawaii and Rhode Island b) Texas and Massachusetts c) Tennessee and Lousiana Well, if you ask me, the answer is “option C,” without a doubt. And I’ll tell you why. Because these states have their priorities straight. (On music,

You know, nothing says “summer” like the song “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis. It’s a great melody, but the video might be even better. I can’t explain the sudden mood lighting … or the reason Lewis keeps looking at the ceiling. But, hey, that doesn’t matter:

Have you ever had a friend who always borrows stuff from you? Sometimes, they ask for five bucks … and at other times, they might see if you’ll lend them a cup of sugar. But when it comes to borrowing music gear, I definitely have to draw the line. I mean, c’mon! Who does that?

Let’s try a little exercise, shall we? Close your eyes and imagine a couple of musical instruments. Which ones come to mind? If you’re like most people, then you probably pictured a piano keyboard or guitar … you, know the two most popular instruments on the planet. But if you were thinking outside the box,

It feels nice to know that nothing is set in stone. Because you can simply back out and start again. Unless, of course, you accidentally hit the following sequence of keys on your computer: Believe me, it could happen. And, personally, this pattern of computer keyboard commands is one of my worst fears. (Oh, the