Usually when I get into new music I obsess over certain songs, they take over my life, I burn out on them, and put them away. But there I...

I rarely ever listen to any Steve Winwood on purpose, but when he comes on the radio I'm never disappointed. This song was playing at...

Last week's post about modulations generated a lot discussion and many friends were quick to remind me of some excellent examples I omit...

A modulation, or a "key change" can be one of the most exciting parts of a pop song; it is the moment when the song shifts into a ...

In yesterday's post I mentioned in passing that Spring Can Really Hang You Up   covers a pretty wide vocal range. That was an unqualifie...

Since it is officially spring - never mind the snow and lack of flowers, warmth or sunshine - I figured I'd write about something spring...

Beginning pianists are often drawn to the white keys. They are orderly, collectively making up a major scale; it's easy to noodle on whi...