So, you’re a professional musician. As many a musician has pointed out, that can mean different things to different people. It could mean that you’re getting paid for your services. It could mean that you make a full-time living on your music. And, it could even mean that you’re signed to a label and are…
For a variety of reasons, you may find the need to ship a guitar. If you’re a supplier, then you’re probably going to be shipping all the time. If you’re a retailer, again, with online sales increasing, there’s a good chance you’re going to be shipping a lot of guitars (unless you don’t offer that…
There are many components to a drum kit. You could have your snare, toms, kick and even cymbals all in tow, but you still need hardware to prop it all up. Most drummers like to put their snare on its own snare stand and considering the role it plays in a drum set, it’s hardly…
Looking for a bass clarinet? You’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll look at seven of the best bass clarinets for students, intermediates and professionals. If you’re ready to dig in, let’s get right to it. Best Bass Clarinets For Students At the beginner or student level, the most important factor tends…
Hybrid instruments have been growing in popularity as of late. In this guide, we’ll be looking at guitaleles, which are essentially a combination ukulele and guitar (you can find a more in-depth explanation later in this guide). Guitaleles or six-string ukuleles can come in handy for a variety of purposes, whether it’s for practice, accompaniment,…
There are many Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) out there. The accepted industry standard is Pro Tools, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of composers, sound designers, producers and engineers that prefer other DAWs. I know at least a couple of engineers, for instance, that love Logic. And, from what I’ve seen, Logic is awesome….
You don’t always think about them, but you do need them. Whether you’re on the road or at the studio, or even in the practice room, it’s a good idea to keep a spare pack of acoustic guitar strings on hand. When you break a string, you need to replace it. When your strings sound…
Is it time for you to get a new trumpet? Maybe you’re just getting started on the trumpet. Maybe you’ve been playing for years. And, maybe you need to upgrade or are looking for something different. Whatever the case, we’ve got plenty of trumpets for your perusal. You’re about to discover 16 best Bb trumpets…
There are a lot of great sounding drum VST plugins out there. But most of them cost money. Can you really find a free plugin that will “carry the load”? Well, it’s fair to say that free drum VSTs have come a long way. They may not be as customizable or sound as good as…
Every guitarist finds the need to resting their guitar occasionally. Even pros with guitar techs sometimes need to restring their own guitars, especially if they aren’t on tour or recording an album. As a beginner, this is a useful skill as well. As you begin playing more and more guitar, the need to put new…
“The drums are too loud!” For better or for worse, drummers often find themselves having to make compromises to ensure they aren’t overpowering a band or playing at a volume that isn’t suited to a specific venue. This often occurs at churches, where a drummer might be welcomed, but is asked to play in a…
Looking for a plastic trombone? Then there’s a good chance you fall under one of these categories: You’re a beginner. You’re not sure whether you want to commit to trombone yet, but you want to give it a try. You’re on a tight budget. You’d like to buy a trombone but don’t have much money…
Who says you need expensive amps and microphones to record guitar? Who says you need costly multi-effects units or pedalboards to capture an awesome tone? These days, all you need is a killer VST plugin along with some impulses to achieve stellar results. In some cases, you don’t even need impulses. If that wasn’t awesome…
Today I’m going to give you some easy ukulele songs you can start learning right away. Learning the ukulele is a lot of fun. And, while method books can be a great source of information, playing through their beginner examples is often tedious and boring. Wouldn’t you rather be learning your favorite songs? Well, the…
As most brass instrumentalists will tell you, using the right mouthpiece can make a huge difference. It can enhance the tone of the instrument, give you more control and help you develop your embouchure technique. In this guide, we’ll be looking at various trumpet mouthpieces to suit a variety of applications and purposes – professionals,…