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Joke of the Day: Trombonists and Women

Mark — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:42:43 +0000

For my few remaining trombonist friends (!), please let me apologize in advance...although some of you may want to pass this one along to your section mates. After all, it's really about them... ;-)

Modern classical music and the brain

Mark — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:00:56 +0000

If you want to pick a fight with someone, just pick on their music. :-)

The trumpet gig to end all gigs

Mark — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 09:52:12 +0000

I think everyone who's done their time gigging can relate to this one...even if a trumpeter takes the fall this time. Enjoy!

The Best of PartTimeMusician.com: January 2010

Mark — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:57:39 +0000

We're now well into 2010, and it's time for a quick look at last month's topics and a note of heartfelt appreciation. Thanks to everyone who is a part of the PartTimeMusician.com family - writers, readers, commenters, well-wishers, subscribers, and all who have contributed in any way - for all you do to make this site the information hub for your playing addiction.

Help Wanted

Mark — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:07:30 +0000

While life has always been hectic (!), the last month brought with it an epiphany of sorts: we just can't "do it all" ourselves and do everything we want to do for the PartTimeMusician.com community. So...who wants to join in the fun?

Citation/ticket for bass players

Mark — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 10:04:43 +0000

As a bassist, this one was just too good to pass up. Feel free to share with your bass-playing friends, as all bassists have great senses of humor. They have to; they have to hang with drummers. ;-)

Build Your Own Soundproof Studio

Mark — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:12:02 +0000

Have you ever dreamed of having your own soundproof studio? Are you willing to invest a little time and effort to make it happen? Here's how.

From virtual musician to real musician

Mark — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 02:57:40 +0000

It wasn't always the case, but I now believe that music video games can contribute to the Part-Time Musician's development in some ways - and they're a lot of fun! That last part - the fun - is what draws the vast majority of gamers to pick up Rock Band or Guitar Hero. But why should the fun stop when you shut off the game console?

PTMs in the news: “passion players” in the UK

Mark — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 02:09:48 +0000

I will not denigrate Full-Time Musicians (FTMs) by saying that they play without feeling; I also won't denigrate Part-Time Musicians (PTMs) by saying that "what we lack in ability we make up with enthusiasm". Each idea can true or false at an individual level only. But - and you knew there had to be a "but"! - there is something to be said for the feelings that are stirred in someone for whom playing music is an obsession rather than a profession.

Fun with music: a classic(al) cinema moment!

Mark — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 02:53:01 +0000

Most musicians know that classical music and the big screen can be merged with great success; in fact, most great movies have great scores, and many would consider it a requirement! he following video from musicians and comedians extraordinaire Igudesman and Joo demonstrates just how complementary these two art forms are. Without further ado, I give you Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and James Bond...together at last. 8-)