Dean Martin appealed to both men and women. Men liked him because he had that cool, suave demeanor and devil-may-care attitude. Women liked him because […]
Month: July 2024
Songwriting – How to Use the Length of Your Lyrics As a Tool to Write Better Songs
The length of your lyrical lines can be a great way to create a sense of accelerating, or decelerating, by changing the line length you’ve […]
Modern Dance – A Brief History
When someone says “modern dance,” the image that most often comes to mind is a dancer dressed in black spandex rolling around the floor. Though […]
Why Learn Trick Photography and Special Effects
Photography is more than just snapping pictures, it is a recognized art form that harnesses the creative expression of the photographer. While anyone can take […]
A Great Sad Song – Understanding
The first time I heard ‘Understanding’, by Evanescence, I didn’t pay much attention to the lyrics but something about the song got real hold of […]
Neil Young’s “Old Man” – The Meaning (and Musicians) Behind the Song
The song “Old Man” first appeared on Neil Young’s 1972 Harvest album. With its thumping and raggedly-picked acoustic guitar, high-tenor lead vocals and over-all folk […]