Music Alive! – December 2013 Our cover story features American Idol winner and up-and-coming country star Scotty McCreery, whose experience as high school pitcher has been surprisingly useful in his music career.

•All About Instruments: The Drum Set

•Mariachi, a Mexican folk tradition born from European and native styles

•Song of the Month: “The Trouble With Girls” by Scotty McCreery

•Listening Guide: Zedd – Clarity (ft. Foxes)

•This month's Cool Careers subject is Foley artist Shelley Roden

•Music & Tech: An introduction to surround sound

Series: Music Alive
Pages: 24