With the year of music officially behind us, I’d like to take a few moments to recognize the best musical debuts of 2009. There were many successful artists in a number of different genres, and the breakthroughs they made gave us hope for a bright future filled with some exciting music. Here are three of the best music debuts of 2009.

Musically, nothing evokes the Spanish experience as does Richard Harvey’s piece of music Concerto Antico; especially when it is played by John Williams, the internationally acclaimed guitarist. The sincerest form of flattery being imitation, this guitar concerto is adorned in a rich filigree of Spanish lace. It is a paradox that such a beautiful Mediterranean melody as this was composed by a Londoner for John Williams, the celebrated Australian guitarist.

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” is a popular English nursery rhyme. Mozart wrote Twelve Variations on the tune. It is a great song to start off playing as it only uses 6 notes on the piano - C D E F G and A.

These days you can produce your own hip-hop hit from home. However, you want to sound like a pro, not like someone who’s been recording from the basement. Well, I’ve got a few tips to help you achieve this goal.