Amazing Musicians

It is often said that music is a universal language, and our greatest musicians have succeeded in reaching the stars. Do you dream of following in their footsteps? Take a fascinating trip through the lives of some of the world's most celebrated musicians, and find out what it takes to touch the hearts of millions through music. In this unique collection of inspirational stories from The Amazing People Club, discover the sacrifices John Lennon had to make to realise his dream. Read the story of a poor Jewish boy from the Russian Empire called Asa Yoelson defied prejudice to become Al Jolson, 'The World's Greatest Entertainer'. Find out whether Edith Piaf truly had "No Regrets"! Every successful musician has an incredible story to tell. Join Callas, Piaf, Lennon, Jolson, Sinatra and a host of other influential and talented musicians as they share with you their secrets and invite you on an unforgettable journey through their fascinating musical lives. What is a BioView®? A BioView® is a short biographical story, similar to an interview, about an amazing person. These stories offer an inspirational way of learning about people who made major contributions to our world. The unique format and flow enables each person's story to come alive, as if it is being personally told to you, and reflects their interests, emotions and passions.

"Your guide to the orchestra through sounds and stories." front cover.

Take students in grades 5 and up on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Great Artists and Musicians! In this 80-page book, students explore artistic and musical movements and personalities through fun activities and worksheets. The book covers topics such as medieval art and music, da Vinci, Bach, Mozart, the Romantic period, Brahms, Courbet, impressionism, and Picasso. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of reproducible activities. It also includes a time line, biographical sketches, and a complete answer key.

Presents a collection interviews with such rock musicians as Chuck Berry, Bonnie Raitt, Billy Joel, Eddie Van Halen, Ray Manzarek, and Tori Amos.

Best Practice is written for non-professional musicians who play "traditional" music of any style on any instrument. Technology and ease of travel may make these regional styles easier to learn about and hear, but many players struggle to maintain commitment and enthusiasm for practicing, given the pressures of daily life. These musicians need a different kind of advice on practicing and playing. Why? Because they're usually adults, playing primarily for enjoyment, and they're often self-taught. Many have expressed that, while they truly want to improve, they don't know whether their efforts are efficient, or even effective. They may wonder: Am I spending my practice time well? Am I working on the things that will help me achieve what I want? How much time should I spend practicing and how often should I practice? Should I focus on notes, ornaments, speed, intonation? How much music theory do I really need to know? What should my goals be for each day, each week, or longer?The book incorporates ideas for practice techniques, and also suggestions for developing mental and physical habits that support artistic progress and growth. The author interweaves concepts from a lifetime as a musician, over 20 years' training and teaching aikido, plus yoga, meditation, and even a career in television and marketing.Traditional, or "trad" music styles include old time, Celtic, Cajun, Swedish, contra, Québecois, blues, Métis, and others, but much of the information in the book could apply to any musician, singers, and even other types of artists. There are 197 short, self-contained chapters. Each offers a single concept or idea. You can read one whenever you sit down to practice or play. Best Practice incorporates the author's experience as a musician, a martial artist, a yoga teacher, and even as a broadcast video editor and producer. There are learnings from neuroscience, psychology, and Buddhist meditation. This is a book you'll want to keep near your practice space, to dip into repeatedly for inspiration.

4200 gigs. 250 Film and TV song placements. 30 years in music. These are some of the bullet points in the resume of author/musician Bill Cinque. THE AMAZING ADVENTURES OF A MARGINALLY SUCCESSFUL MUSICIAN is an educational and entertaining look at the world of music. Honest, insightful and often humorously brutal, Cinque speaks to the beginner, the seasoned pro and the non-musician civilian in a unique and refreshing voice about the rehearsals, recordings and rejections in the life of a self-described blue collar, working class musician.

This first book includes the composers Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. Thomas Tapper originally published each composer biography to be cut, pasted, and bound into a book. This already bound printing has been formatted for students to cut and paste biographical sketches into the story. They will love having a book of their own to accompany their listening studies of the great musicians.

This book provides a foundation for understanding the major cultural periods, musical styles, and the development of music through the ages. There are art and listening examples to encourage discussions. Book 1 of "Great Music & Musicians" is appropriate for piano students in various levels of Premier Piano Coarse (based on the individual student's reading level). It also may be used with other piano methods or in group lessons.