by James Harding | Nov 1, 2019 |
Imagine your life without music. Imagine watching a movie with no soundtrack. Imagine a long drive with nothing but traffic noise to keep you company. Imagine all the things in your life today that depend on music. Now imagine giving the gift of music to someone...
by James Harding | Oct 1, 2019 |
Audio files are exactly what you think they might be: a collection of sounds. For example, if you purchase a song from iTunes and play it on your phone, your phone will produce sound. Songs from iTunes, Pandora, Spotify and similar services are stored as audio files....
by James Harding | Sep 1, 2019 |
Just like people, computers are capable of speaking to each other in different languages. MIDI (short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is one of those languages. …and, like all languages, it has a number of different variations. Luckily, two organizations...
by Gary Gordon | Jul 22, 2019 |
Okay, first off, I know many of you are saying to yourself – a pianist is a musician. While that is technically correct, I’m talking about a well-rounded musician who can sit down with a group of other musicians and just “jam”. Let me share something that might make...
by James Harding | Jul 22, 2019 |
Riverton Piano Company is Phoenix’s musical hub. From concerts with professional pianists to the world’s most exciting themed recitals, Riverton Piano Company is the place to enjoy live music! We’ve hosted the Phoenix Piano Teachers Association...
by James Harding | Jun 1, 2019 |
I’ve seen it time and time again: cautious – yet well-meaning – parents purchasing a portable keyboard as “starter” practice instruments for students whose musical interest may or may not be long-term. Meant to be temporary until they determine...
