Music history classes are usually about dead white guys who wrote music over 100 years ago. That’s why it took me by surprise when a graduate level course in music history that I was taking wandered into a discussion on the topic of popular music.
Even more surprising was the statement made by our professor – “Pop Music is Dead.” I listen to popular music on the radio more often than classical. Most of my listening happens in the car, and my commute is short; I can’t stand listening to only half of a piano concerto on my way to work.
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Have you ever found yourself on “the bleeding edge of technology?” Anyone who has ever rushed out and gotten the first version of the latest gadget only to find the price drop 50% within six months can relate to this phrase.
The Apple-users community displays brand loyalty that borders on the fanatic, but even they winced at the drop in price of the iPhone a few months after its first release. It wasn’t bad enough to get them to switch back to Blackberries, but they made sure the Apple management knew they were displeased.
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Have you been thinking of learning the guitar, but you have no idea where to begin? Join the club. Many people who have aspirations of picking up a new instrument have exactly that intimidating feeling. However, learning a new instrument like a guitar literally only has to take you a few hours a week. If you are seriously considering learning the guitar, why not incorporate some other important part of your life in the process? Many people decide to start learning Jesus guitar because it gives them the faith and endurance they need to take the new acquisition seriously.
By starting Jesus guitar lessons, you will be uniting a very important and passionate part of your life with a new skill. In order for you to have the self-discipline to practice regularly, it will be important for you to have that passion nearby. You could even start a new bible study to show-case your new talent and songs that you’ll be learning.
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