In This Issue May/June 2009

CLASSICAL GUITAR
A beginner’s guide to trying this challenging, yet rewarding, style.
OPEN MIKE
Tips for taking the stage at open mike nights.
WOOD AWARENESS
One oboist’s travels to the “roots” of her instrument.
MIDI
Making music MIDI-style: explore the possibilities.

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
This age-old body awareness method can help you play with ease.
GATHER ROUND
How piano bar pianists create just the right atmosphere, and how you can recreate that feeling in your home.
RHYTHM OF THE NIGHT
Campers at Lake Eden Arts Festival call this exciting all-night mountain drum circle a mystical experience.
GREG GRUNBERG
TV hero is a real hero on stage with the charity group Band from TV.
MUSIC FITS THE BUDGET
Shannon Price explains why music is a good investment even in a tight economy.





