Punk Rock music was originated in the United States, the UK and in Australia in the Mid 1970′s. It was developed because mainstream rock and roll was beginning to become tame, with the likes of Billy Joel being called Rock and Roll. Punk rock typically has a fast beat, harsh lyrics, and a loud guitar that makes very abrupt chord changes.

With its roots beginning in garage band style, punk music has produced some famous bands including The Clash, The Sex Pistols and The Ramones. But, it is still and underrated form of music, because of its anti-establishment ways. Punk music embraces being different, and even musicians who can barely play an instrument are accepted into the world of punk for what they have to say and because they don’t know the rules to music they were able to break the rules and create something different.

By the late 1980′s Punk Rock still had a strong music presence, even if the Billboard charts didn’t show it. Bands such as Green Day, Sublime and The Deftones where forming, keeping this underground genre alive and present in the music world. Some of these groups have achieved mainstream success, but their roots will always be with the Punk Rock underground.

In the 2000′s we start to hear from bands such as Blink-182. They become mainstream and have albums that are listed on the Billboard charts and they even win a Grammy award, but this is a rare occurrence in the world of Punk Rock. Punk Rock is gritty and loud, and doesn’t really care if the critics love them. That is just their way.

Additional Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punk_rock

It takes a lot to be a great musician that people will remember. With new musicians coming alive every day you need what it takes to be a great one. Being a great musicians consist of being true to yourself and playing the music you love. The top fifty musicians list starts off with Elton John. Known for his great piano skills and his muscis contribution to pop and rock and roll. Following him included musicians as Run-DMC, Patti Smith, Janis Hoplin, and The Byrds. These musicians range from hip-hop artist to rock music with a country twist. There a musicians such as The Doors, David Bowie for added a new twist to rock and roll, and of course Madonna as the number 36 top musician of all time. The next set of musicians include Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Nirvana, Bruce Springsteen and Bob Marley for bringing reggae to the world. The top ten musicians of all times are Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Little Richard, James Brown, Jimi Hendrix, Chuck Berry, The Rolling Stones, Elvis Presley, and Bob Dylan. The Top Musician of all time is The Beatles. The Beatles are number one due to their unique sound, their music was nothing like anyone else and was a shock to everyone when they debuted their songs. They were introduced to the world in the 60s and brought a new flavor to music that people enjoyed. Still til this day The Beatles are known around the world and their music will never die.

Additional Resources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_music_artists

http://www.thebest100lists.com/best100musicians/

http://www.billboard.com/charts/hot-100#/charts/hot-100

To the person on the street who listens to music, it is all about the sound and the lyrics. We enjoy certain bands, we sing along to the radio and we spend our hard earned dollars on compact discs and MP3′s. The business of music thrives on this love of music that we individuals have. But there is so much more to it than that. The business of music it huge and there are a tons of people involved, from beginning to end.

There are the musicians, there are the people that discover the musicians and then there are the people that decide if the musicians are good enough to be signed to a label. At the label there are even more people, and it extends from there. There is the label, there is the producer, there are song writers and recording studios. Not to mention the distribution companies, concert venues, managers and promoters. Often bands will take on street teams, normal people like you and I that help get the word out through flyers and sample music.

Once the music is available it goes to radio stations, the internet and to music stores and mass merchant stores. There is advertising and word of mouth. The bands and musicians play concerts so people can hear them live, they sign autographs and they appear on television. They make videos even. Without videos, advertising, promotions, the internet and the stores selling their music, it is likely no one would ever hear of them outside their home town.

All of this is why the business of music is an important one. People love music. It makes them happy, it makes them sad, it makes them sing along and it makes them remember. The lyrics speak to them, the rhythm makes them dance and each song they love is their own, even if they had nothing to do with how it got from lyrics on paper to a song in their ears.

You can learn more about the music business as it relates to certain locations, from New Mexico to Washington to Nevada so that you can learn more about the music business in your state!

Additional Resources:

• http://www.amazon.com/This-Business-Music-Definitive-Industry/dp/0823077284
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_industry
• http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/the-business-of-music-ii_b_527570.html

A very common, yet very respected talent is the ability to play a musical instrument. Many of us look at our friends and family with envy as they preform a favorite song on the piano and guitar. If only you knew how to play as well. Learning a musical instrument is not as hard as it seems, the main actions that need to take place are: constant practice, and failure. Yes, failure will happen, no one is able to play any instrument or any song perfectly on their first try. It is how one responds to this failure that defines whether or not that can play a musical instrument, their attitude combined with practice is the recipe for success.
The first thing to do is buy or use whatever instrument you want to learn. You wont learn how to play the instrument without the instrument itself. The next step is to watch others play the instrument, watch how the experts play and develop a technique similar to theirs. However, try not to copy what they do exactly, music is a form of expression, and everybody expresses themselves in different ways. Just use whatever technique you like the best. Most people get this far, the next step is when people begin to quit and not learn how to play. The next three steps are: practice, practice, and practice. Learning to play takes time and effort, but it is well worth it in the end. After you watch experts play the instrument, and get a feel for how it sounds, try to play beginner’s songs. Good examples of these include, but are not limited to: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Mary had a Little Lamb, and Row Row Row Your Boat. Most childhood rhymes and songs can be used in the beginner category. After you get a feel for how to play these basic songs, step up to intermediate songs. A good example of this is the Star Spangled Banner, it include a wider range of notes, and is more challenging than nursery rhymes. As you progress through this stage your understanding of music will increase, what makes these notes sound good together, thinks like that. Once you get to this stage, you know you learned how to play that instrument.

Really the important thing to remember is that anyone can play a musical instrument – whether you’re in the north east and live in Braintree, Quincy, Weston, Stamford, or Farmington or you’re down south in Richmond or Fredericksberg you can find a way to live your passions!

Additional Resources:

• http://musiced.about.com/od/beginnersguide/a/pinst.htm
• http://lifehacker.com/391435/learn-to-play-an-instrument-online
• http://www.playmusic.org/

Anglo historians and various sources believe that there had been at least six periods of music, and each stage of music contributed to the music you hear today. The first period that was believed to be the beginning of music was during the Middle Ages, it was thought to have two different styles monophonic and polyphonic. The evolvement of music was the birth of many different composers Gilles Binchois, John Dunstable, Moniot ‘Arras, and Leonel Power. The development of the Gregorian Chant or the Plain Chant began in 590. Then came the time of Renaissance, which means rebirth, music during this time brought many changes in the way people created and perceived it. The composers of this time were the likes of William Byrd, Giovanni Gabrielli, Josquin Desprez, and John Farmer. The music in the church brought about the chorale and hymns. It was also the period when psalms of the Bible were translated into French and then set to music. The next period known as the baroque this means bizarre. This period was a time where composers experimented with form, styles and instruments. During this time what when the opera and instrumental music was developed, the composers of this time were Bach and Handel. The baroque period was the runway for the development of Classical music. This time spans 1750 to 1820, the melodies and forms of sonatas were developed. The piano was the primary instrument used by composers during this time. The composers of this time were Brahams, Chopin, Mozart, Beethoven, and Wagner. The next period was the Romantic period which spanned 1800 to 1900. The composers during this time were Beach and Bruckner. This time was a period where the music told a story or idea, the use of different instruments and the introduction of wind instruments. The melodies were filled with drama and feeling. The music entering the 20th century brought many changes. The changes involved how the music was appreciated and performed. Technology aided in enhancing the music, and instruments evolved. The composers of this time were the fathers of today’s music Coltrane, Cage, Chavez, Gershwin and Ellington. The new music was an experiment on sounds, feelings, dance, and compositions. Music has evolved and continues to grow and change.

Music is a great distraction for folks from Pennsylvania and Virginia to New Jersey and New York.

Other Resources

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_classical_music_traditions
• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music_history
• http://www.ipl.org/div/mushist/