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The Dixie Chicks Cleaned House at the Grammys

February 12, 2007 By Graham English

I'm not surprised the Dixie Chicks dominated the 49th Annual Grammys. Just take a look at the lyrics to their hit, Not Ready To Make Nice, vivified by a climbing melody and chord progression: And how in the world can the words that I said Send … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: grammy, lyric writing

Jesse Harris Songwriting Tips Interview

July 21, 2006 By Graham English

Blogging has been light because I'm working on a couple of projects to be unveiled next week. Also, I'm moving to Boston September 1 and that's taking up a lot of my time. Thanks for bearing with me. :) In the mean time, I'll let Grammy award … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Video Tagged With: Blogging, Boston, Elite Musician Society, grammy, interviews, John Lennon, John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, musicianship, musicianship training, songwriters, Songwriting, songwriting process, songwriting tips

Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies

June 27, 2006 By Graham English

Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin dies: Turkish-born record producer Arif Mardin, who helped shape hit recordings by the Bee Gees, Aretha Franklin, Willie Nelson and Bette Midler among many others, has died at age 74, associates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestream, Prose Tagged With: Berklee, death, grammy

Sly and the Family Stone Mashup Depacle. What Happened?

February 9, 2006 By Graham English

What is a mashup? A Wikipedia entry defines a mashup as Bastard Pop. Their definition also limits a mashup to the music of one song being combined with the vocals of another. These days, a mashup can be just about anything. Usually, a mashup is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: grammy, mashups, Wikipedia

The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor

January 23, 2006 By Graham English

The Recording Academy and MusicCares Honor James Taylor: The Recording Academy announced today that mulit-Grammy winning singer and songwriter James Taylor will be honored as the 2006 MusiCares Person of the Year at a ceremony on February 6. Held at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: grammy

Jazz HQ: Testing in Tribute to 11-time GRAMMY Winner Michael Brecker

January 13, 2006 By Graham English

Jazz HQ: Testing in tribute to 11-time GRAMMY winner Michael Brecker: In tribute to Michael Brecker, the most renowned tenor saxophonist of his generation and among the most important contemporary jazz figures in the world today, the International … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Lifestream, Prose Tagged With: grammy, jazz

Rollins tells what it takes to survive

January 13, 2006 By Graham English

Rollins tells what it takes to survive: Tenor saxophone legend Sonny Rollins, who at 75 has been nominated for a Grammy for best jazz instrumental solo, says people often ask him what goes through his mind when he's playing one of his celebrated … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Music Education, Prose Tagged With: bebop, grammy, improvisation, jazz

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