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From all of us at Simply Music, we hope you have a fun, safe & treat filled Halloween

Got the blues this Monday?? Check out our guest contributor Robert Relly's journey in this diverse genre. While you're reading don't forget to subscribe to the Playground (out Friday) ... https://simplymusic.com/story-blues-robert-relly/

Have you heard an early sound recording? Please check out our blog post on one of the first, reportedly by Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville in 1860! He recorded Au Clair de la Lune it does kinda sound like a muffled bee but it’s still pretty amazing!! Tell us what you think of it!... https://simplymusic.com/sound-recording-history/

#MotivationMonday "Music is a powerful communication tool--it causes us to laugh, cry, think and question" We absolutely loved this by bassist Victor Wooten and wanted to share it with you. It's only 5 mins long, we highly recommend taking the time to listen. ... Let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yRMbH36HRE&feature=youtu.be

Have you heard of Hazel Scott ? Hazel Scott was a Trinidadian-born jazz and classical pianist, singer, and actor. She was a critically acclaimed performing artist and an outspoken critic of racial discrimination and segregation. To read more click the link to check out our blog post! ... https://simplymusic.com/hazel-scott/

Words of wisdom from Mr Guitar himself, Chet Atkins, this fine Monday #motivationmonday

The Simply Music newsletter 'The Playground' is out today!! With articles on a Simply Music teachers music building, a quick introduction to Martha Argerich and 'How to Pick Your Piano'! If you haven't already subscribed to our newsletter you can by clicking this link http://ow.ly/nfuI50BMCsY... To read the articles click this link http://ow.ly/1Gmv50BMCsZ

We thought this is an informative & important article for you The Australia Council for the Arts has updated their Protocols for using First Nations Cultural and Intellectual Property in the Arts You are able to download this via their website... https://www.australiacouncil.gov.au//Protocols-for-using/

Like most of us this year Simply Music has also gone through some changes! Despite this we haven't lost focus on why we do what we do. If you don't know how we began here's a video of our founder, Neil Moore's story! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MTk-KDjA8aA

Pianist & conductor Joao Carlos Martins lost movement in his hands 2 decades ago. Watch him play for the first time with bionic gloves! The emotion on his face .... make sure you've got tissues close by https://www.classicfm.com//joao-carlos-martins-plays-bion/

Deep in the Wimmera region in Victoria, Australia, Simply Music piano teacher Unmani envisioned a space that would be more than just a music studio and set about realising her vision right there on her family farm. It even has its own name: Meera, and it has already made a contribution beyond its earthen walls. To read more about ‘Meera’ and Unmani visit our blog ... https://simplymusic.com/unmani-new-studio/

With so many festivals, concerts and events cancelled this year we are tuning in online to watch our favourite artists play live (streamed) in our homes! Here's a few festivals and shows we've been watching, if you've got suggestions let us know in the comments! This weekend is the Monterey Jazz Festival ... Voces8 is currently running the 'Live From London Choral Festival' Chicago Mayor's Office is hosting the virtual 'Chicago World Music Festival' Royal Albert Hall is conducting a concert series Songkick also lists your favourite artist's next livestream These aren't new at all but there are some amazing NPR Tiny desk sessions to rewatch! And if you're lucky enough to get out and about Concerts In Your Car are putting on live shows you can go to!