A Brief History of the Paris Opera House: Palais Garnier

Numerous buildings have served as the home of the Paris Opera since Louis XIV founded the company in 1669. However, none has captured the opulence of the art form quite like the Palais Garnier. Inaugurated in 1875, the building is informally named for its designer, Charles Garnier, although its original official name was the National Academy of Music.

7 String Jazz Guitar Solos - Bucky Pizzarelli Plays With Class!:
Bucky Pizzarelli plays 7 string solo jazz guitar arrangements with style and class! At almost 90 years old, he still performs live regularly at clubs and concerts.

A Brief History of the London Symphony Orchestra:
In 2014 the London Symphony Orchestra celebrated its 110th year as a musical institution, having enjoyed a long and successful history as England's top classical music ensemble. The orchestra is also known for its long history of recorded music, with the company creating its own label in 2000.

Fingerstyle Solo Guitar - Lenny Breau Was A True Innovator!:
Solo fingerstyle guitarist Lenny Breau was a very innovative player! He was equally at home playing jazz, country, flamenco, classical, and Indian music.

How To Develop Guitar Playing Creativity:
Do you think that in order to be a creative musician you must possess some "natural talent" that only a few lucky musician were born with? I know I have... and guess what: this negative belief almost killed my dream of becoming a great guitar player.

How Did Pop Music Start?:
While there has always been pop music; music that is popular, many people associate the term with music sold commercially from around the nineteen fifties on. This article takes a look at the history of pop music.