When 4th grader Alex Schwartz first met his cello, his eyes lit up with wonder and a smile appeared on his face as bright as the potential his new cello teacher saw within him. The cello positively impacted all aspects of his development including focus, fine motor and gross motor skills.Through the transformative power of music, Alex's voice sings through his cello in songs of joy, determination and strength. Up Bow, Down Bow shares the beauty of his ongoing musical journ...

Psychology and Pop Culture: An Empirical Adventure examines the psychological aspects of pop culture preferences, personality, and behavior from across sixteen research studies. The authors analyze such phenomena as superhero and antihero fandoms, internet trolls, women in popular culture, generational preferences, and romance and sexuality. Analyzing pop culture in the context of the #MeToo movement, LGBTQIA+ representation, and contemporary politics, Keith W. Beard, April Fugett, and Bri...

Learn to understand the CAGED guitar system.Learn the CAGED chords , the system and the scale patterns on the different positions on the neck.- CAGED guitar chords system explained- Different positions on the neck- Guitar neck explained- Corresponding Scales- Practice exercisesAvailable in this series:Secrets of the Guitar - The CAGED guitar systemSecrets of the Guitar - How to read tabs and tablatureSecrets of the Gui...

The conclusion to the definitive biography of the rock ’n’ roll kings of the North.Includes two full-colour photo inserts, with unearthed photos of the band.“Popoff’s long-time access to the three band members, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and Neil Peart, and their associates continues to provide a phenomenal treasure trove of insight and detail.” — Library JournalIn this conclusion to his trilogy of authoritat...

A delightful journey through the psychology and science of music, Why You Love Music is the perfect book for anyone who loves a tune.Music plays a hugely important role in our emotional, intellectual, and even physical lives. It impacts the ways we work, relax, behave, and feel. It can make us smile or cry, it helps us bond with the people around us, and it even has the power to alleviate a range of medical conditions. The songs you love (and hate, and even...

The All-Styles Guitar Player’s Guide to Simplified Practicing and StudyWhether you’re a musician taking lessons or completely self-taught, this is the book that helps you simplify your music by changing your attitude about guitar lessons and practicing. You can’t achieve ultimate mastery of your instrument without rethinking the way you practice, jam, or rehearse your music. Whether you play solo, or with a band, this is a quick read that every guitarist needs, and...

Why I Run is my story of fighting depression. Read about this unique experience from someone who experienced it firsthand, as this book has not been written by a doctor or a therapist. My story is honest, bold, and most of all truthful. This book runs walks you through the thoughts and feelings of a depressed man who has beaten himself up for most of his life. It takes you to the edge of where the darkest thoughts and actions are to times of true depression and heartbreaking desperation. F...

This book is the fundamental chapter of solo fingerstyle blues guitar. This first book introduces basic elements of Blues music, specifically on chord, scale, rhythm, expressions and etc to do simple practices and trials. And integrated melodic demo practices are designed in a later section, allowing readers to play real Blues through the previous elements. Two-voice fingerstyle Blues practices are available in the end.For beginner guitar-learning friends who are c...

Do you feel frustrated when writing a song on guitar? Wish you were better at songwriting? Don't believe that you need to already know how to play guitar well in order to learn how to write a song and become good at song writing! Anybody can do it... Songwriting is a SKILL just like any other! If you don't learn how to write a song NOW, then you'll be struggling LATER when you are finally good at playing guitar! This songwriting report will show you how to write a song and write your own s...

Do you think you would like to play guitar? Are you a beginner? Did you buy a guitar that is now collecting dust under your bed? Have you learned a few chords but now seem stuck in a rut? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Shades of Play is a must read. It is THE prerequisite to becoming a guitar player. You are either a guitar player or you are not, there is no grey area. Exposure to the simple instructions Bill and Mark explain in Shades of Play will lead to the following sym...

Guitar Hacks are clever ways to do things on guitar. These hacks are based on 20 years of hindsight so that you can get to where you want to be with your playing quicker, and more efficiently, whatever your current level. Here's exactly what you'll get an insight into in this eBook:How to Remember Chords in the BeginningHow to Learn 3NPS Scales in order to ImproviseHow to Learn More Chords without Learning More ShapesModes: What to do first...

LEARNING THAT FEELS LIKE PLAYINGBored playing guitar alone? Jam with the band that fits in your pocket! Many guitar players experience a lack of direction and motivation in their practice. This is often because the way we practice is disconnected from how we use the guitar in real-world situations. After all, practicing is never the end goal—playing music is.5-Minute Guitar Jams provides key insights for improving your pla...