Who says that video killed the radio star? Even today, with high-tech entertainment like the Internet and MTV, one of our oldest forms of electronic communication — radio — is still very much alive and kicking. For proof of this, look no further than Chicago's Radio Arte. Radio Arte (WRTE 90.5 FM), is the only … Continue reading Making Radio Waves with Radio Arte
Category: Life
Life is so crazy, and it’s inevitable that musicians are going to intertwine their craft with the most important events of their lives. The Life category of the LedgerNote Blog shows just how important music is to each and every one of us, especially in those major moments. This is how music impacts our lives.
Nearly every hip-hop aficionado out there with a speedy computer and decent recording software thinks she or he has the next multi-platinum beat or gold-record rhyme. But is that all it takes to launch a career in the music business? Not quite, says San Francisco-based music producer Peter Phaep [pronounced "PEE - IP"]. Phaep produces … Continue reading Breakin’ Into the Biz with Peter Phaep
Most of us love going to concerts — hanging with our friends and enjoying the music. But thanks to people like Vincent Lopez, young adults and teens in California are also getting answers to some very personal questions. Eighteen-year-old Vincent is a member of the Music Outreach Program at Planned Parenthood of Orange and San … Continue reading Music Outreach Programs: Orange & San Bernardino County
Do all boy bands synchronize their dance moves and wear trendy outfits? No. And Infimi is one band that defies the norm in more ways than one. These Portsmouth, New Hampshire, high school students performed in May as part of the Sonic Assembly concert. Sonic Assembly, the brainchild of a music producer and a social … Continue reading Beyond Boy Bands with Infimi
Sure, the Ramones sang about it in the ’80s, but until recently, the idea of a rock ‘n’ roll high school existed only on the radio airwaves. Imagine music lessons that are more Beatles than Beethoven, where students not only practice their instruments, but also learn performance skills, and where recitals are actually full-scale concerts … Continue reading This Schoolhouse Rocks! Paul Green School of Rock Music…
You've probably heard about Eminem's and Madonna's controversial song lyrics. Of course, there are always two sides to every story. On one hand there's the artist who writes or chooses to perform songs that are very meaningful to him and that he feels convey a powerful message to his audience. On the other hand, there's … Continue reading Listening to Lyrics
What's "too far" in today's music videos? Is "too far" something that makes you blush, turn away, become embarrassed? We surveyed teens like you to find out. But first, here's a list of terms of stuff that might be considered no-no's. Intoxicants/drug use: From Maui-wowie smoke to glasses of bubbly and liquor (or anything that … Continue reading Have Music Videos Gone Too Far?
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