There are many types of instruments out there. Someone who plays an instrument is generally known as an instrumentalist, or simply a “player”. But as you likely know, there is more than one instrument out there, and practically every instrumentalist has a unique term associated with them, such as “pianist” or “guitarist”. That’s what we’re…
The harmonica is often one of the first instruments taught in school. It’s easy to pick up, difficult to master. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a lot of fun while you’re still developing as a harp player. Here we will look at 44 easy harmonica songs you can learn fast. We’ve included various…
Banjos are most popular in folk, country and their subgenres. These days, however, they’ve found their way into a variety of different styles of music. Banjo can add a lot of flavor to just about any song, assuming the banjoist know what they’re doing. In this guide, we’re going to look at electrifying your banjo…
The acoustic guitar has played a critical role in popular music for decades… and it’s easy to forget. At times, it shows up in expected places, such as in ballads and sad songs. At other times, it has surprised listeners in unlikely rock and metal tunes. And, some of the songs we’ve grown to like…
You might be looking for a saxophone for your youngster who’s joining band class. Or, you might be a complete beginner starting to play later in life, maybe just for fun. Whatever the case, tracking down the right instrument for the task and wading through the options can be a bit of a chore. Not…
Here are 51 inspirational music quotes that’ll motivate and amaze. “The message to the musician is: You should be more afraid of being obscure. You should be more afraid of being ignored. You should be more afraid of no one ever hearing you than you should be afraid of disappointing a few people.” – Seth…
Although there are many components you can swap out on your guitar that will have a noticeable effect on its tone and playability, none are quite as important as pickups. Pickups have a near direct relationship to the tone that comes out of your guitar. This doesn’t mean that your Tele will sound like an…
Guitars come in a variety of sizes. This is good news, because human beings were not created equal. Some of us have big hands while others have smaller hands. Finger length and thickness can also vary. If you have smaller hands, you should find an instrument that works for you. Fortunately, smaller guitars aren’t too…
No matter how much you enjoy your creativity and passion, there will be times when you feel like giving up. When you decide on a direction for your career or life, the universe will test you. It will throw everything at you to see whether you’ll stay committed. Many people give up when the challenges…
The stock mouthpiece your clarinet came with probably isn’t of the highest quality, especially if you’re playing a beginner instrument. You may not have even thought about it in a while. It’s possible you thought it wouldn’t make any difference. Surprisingly, however, the mouthpiece is one of the most important components of your instrument. You’ll…
If you want to make money as a gigging band, you must sell merch. Unfortunately, unless you’re a Photoshop whiz kid, it can be hard to know where to get started. Dimensions? Specifications? CMYK? What do these words even mean? And, that’s just one aspect of merch. You must choose a supplier, decide whether you…
We’ve talked about pickguards in great depth on the blog. But in case you’ve forgotten, here’s a summary. Pickguards: a) affect how your guitar looks and b) protect your guitar’s finish from scratching. There’s not a whole lot more to it. But maybe you don’t want a stock pickguard. Maybe you want to make your…
Blogging isn’t for everyone. But some people love it. If you’re a musician with a blog, there’s a good chance you want to make the most of the content you publish. After all, writing isn’t easy, and having to do it regularly isn’t easy. It requires creative energies to do. In the words of Californication…
Guitars are made up of a variety of parts. And, not all guitars are created equal because they don’t always come with the same parts. There can be variations in terms of volume and tone knobs, pickups, tuners, potentiometers and more. One part that makes a significant difference in terms of how a guitar looks…
Feeling stuck in your music career? Not sure what your next steps might be? Sometimes it’s easy to forget that relationships are what propel our careers to new heights. But where are those connections built? There are plenty of places you can go to meet people. But there are none quite as valuable as music…