In This Issue March/April 2009

MOLDING MELODIES
Writing down your original melody is easier than you think.
HOME RECORDING
The latest advances in recording software make the process do-it-yourself simple.
RECYCLED PERCUSSION
One man’s junk is Donald Knaack’s musical treasure: a how-to guide.
HOW IT'S MADE
Making Music tours a high-tech brass instrument factory.

MUSICIANS' YOGA
How yoga helps musicians limber up to feel better and play better.
PIANO GROUPS
How the group Grown-Ups Who Want to Play became the popular piano club
it is today.
INTERNET COLLABORATION
Musicians around the world share music and collaborate using the Internet.
JOHN O'HURLEY
Seinfeld actor and Family Feud host composes original melodies on the piano.
SCOTT HOUSTON
The piano guy explains why counting rhythms is not an exact science.







