January/February 2007

What's the Buzz
A word in your ear about tinnitus, often caused by excessive noise.
How Does it Work
Before you shop for your next microphone, it's a great idea to understand differences between them.
Your Chinese (Musical) Horoscope
Who to make music with and who causes dissonance: a Making Music homage to the Chinese New Year.
The Wide World of Music
Start your own Silk Road Ensemble with help from our fascinating guide to ethnic instruments.
Hail to the Bus Drivers
The only breakdown these school bus drivers are interested in is the bluegrass kind.

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Bass Case: An Interview with Harry Shearer
Multi-faceted comedian Harry Shearer is truly himself with a bass in hand.
Being All You Can Be
The Florida Guitar Army has been recruiting members for years to its inspirational setting in Punta Gorda.
Panning for Silver
Meet the men and women of steel, and get a little splash of sun in the wintertime.
Come Together, Right Now
Shannon Price proves that music brings generations together; it doesn't drive them apart.




