Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Music is something that means so much to me.  After all, I am a music teacher, and I have a vast repertoire of music from various styles.  When I first saw this company, I wasn’t sure what to think.  After all, you can stream music, download music, and do so […]

Melody Mires has sworn off dating musicians, but when the sexy European conductor Wolf Braun takes over her struggling symphony, her hesitation almost flies out the window with the notes of her flute—until he opens his mouth. Wolf is arrogant, haughty, and seems to have a personal vendetta against Melody. Oh, and he’s her boss. If she wants to keep […]

On this date in 1914, composer Victor Herbert (ever seen Babes in Toyland?  He wrote the music for that.) founded the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers known as ASCAP.  He founded this organization to ensure that royalties were paid and copyrights were protected as it related to the music scene.  Supposedly, the story goes that Victor Herbert was […]

Today features a very troubled composer.  On this date in 1854, composer Robert Schumann was saved from a suicide attempt.  He tried to drown himself in the Rhine River, but he was unsuccessful.   According to another report, it was on February 27, 1854.  So I’m sorry if my information is skewed.  For more info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Schumann http://www.musicorb.com/classical/composers http://www.historyorb.com/events/february/6

The Top 10 Workout Songs for February 2014 Fort Wayne, IN – February 1, 2014 – This month’s top 10 list is as eclectic as they come. From the Top 40, you’ll find a slew of collaborations featuring Enrique Iglesias, Macklemore, and Shakira. Beyond the pop charts, you’ll find a college radio hit from Grouplove, a country anthem from Jerrod […]

Welcome to the Bye-Bye Winter Blues Giveaway Hop hosted by Nap Time is My Time and Literary Winner.  Are you ready for winter to be over?  I bet most of us are looking forward to spring and temperatures warming up!  After you enter my giveaway, be sure to hop on for the chance to win more prizes from other blogs. […]

  Okay, you might be surprised about my interest in today’s feature.  On this date in 1945, Rod Stewart was born.  And, yes, I am a Rod Stewart fan.  I could go on and on about his personal life–quite  extensive.  He has had his share of women, and I know he is getting older.  But his voice is still pretty […]

So do  you love music like I do?  How would you like to win $150 and pick the next big music star?  This is the first time I have ever participated in a Grandool giveaway, and it is truly an exciting venture.  Once there are 4000 entries, a winner is chosen, and that person wins $150!  This is open worldwide. […]

On this date in 1937, Grace Melzia-Bumbry was born.  Never heard of her?  Nor had I.  She was one of the leading opera singers of her generation, and she paved the way for African-Americans in this profession.  At  the age of 17, she won a talent contest on a St. Louis radio station.  Part of the prize was scholarship to […]

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. My daughter is definitely a little musician.  She is ten years old, and she has a keyboard.  Because of the musical knowledge she already has (between a mother who is a former music teacher and a music teacher at school who has invested a lot of time with her), she […]