When rock and roll first made waves in America, worried parents blamed it for declining moral standards. In fact, before video games, rock music took the brunt of the worried parent’s wrath. Early metal artists like Black Sabbath/Ozzy Osbourne shocked the sensibilities of many parents with their dark lyrics. Osbourne was even accused of being…
It’s not a flashy piece of gear. It’s not what makes or breaks a show. But for a drummer, it’s still an essential piece of gear. What is it? A drum rug, of course! Drum rugs can serve a variety of purposes, from helping you stabilize your kit, to protecting the floor it sits on….
If you’re going to do any kind of electronic music production – be it EDM, synthwave, house, or otherwise – synth VST plugins are essential. Even if not for that, synth VSTs can come in handy for a variety of musical styles, especially when a song is missing a little bit of extra atmosphere, or…
Looking to sharpen your music production skills? Want to become a better songwriter? Interested in sharpening your music business skills? Then it might be time to dig into some powerful resources. In this hands-on review, we’ll be looking at Soundfly, which offers courses and mentorship for producers, songwriters, and other musicians. Here’s what you need…
So, you’re a DJ. One inexpensive, small piece of gear that often ends up playing a critical role in a DJ’s set is the slipmat, which sits between the turntable and record. Slipmats come in a variety of designs and help with controlled mixing, cutting, and scratching during performance. In this guide, we look at…
Maybe you’re looking to fulfill guitar shipments. Or perhaps you’re about to travel and need to know how much your guitar weighs. Whatever the case, an acoustic guitar’s weight can vary based on its size, shape, and design. And that can certainly affect your plans, depending on what you’re trying to accomplish. In this guide,…
Looking for an acoustic guitar amp? They can sure come in handy, whether you’re practicing, jamming, performing, or even recording. Although there aren’t a ton of options to choose from, they are all a little different, and it’s worth knowing about these differences before you commit to a purchase. In this guide, we’ll look at…
It’s never been easier to find free, quality DAWs. Just five to 10 years ago, your choices were a little limited. There were some decent options, but only a couple that ever stood out. Today, there are at least a dozen quality options, with a few coming close to premium DAWs with advanced features costing…
As with any other instrument, it’s possible to learn the drums online. But the main thing you need is proper guidance. Without that, you could spend hour upon hour trying to figure out correct technique, posture, music notation, and more. Drummers need to be able to play complicated rhythmic patterns on demand, and they are…
If you are serious about improving your singing, nothing will beat having a professional give you private, structured lessons. Working with somebody one-on-one allows a relationship to develop between the teacher and student, which can be just as important as learning technique. Having in-person instruction also allows for personalized feedback, which is important. Everybody has…
Bassists don’t always get to branch out with their sound. Typically, in a band situation, they are asked to hold down the beat and basic structure of the song. But branching out can be worthwhile. There are a lot of great effects out there, and you can broaden your tonal palette and even add some…
Different types of strings are made for acoustic and electric guitars. But that raises a question. Can you use electric guitar strings on an acoustic guitar? What about the other way around? The answer to this question isn’t as straightforward as you might think, and it might even surprise you. Here’s what you need to…
Even though I started taking piano lessons at the age of four, reading music has never been my strong suit. I have always been better at learning by ear and improvising. Sight reading (the act of reading music you’ve never played and playing it as you read) has always been a major source of insecurity…
When you think “musician” there’s probably a certain image that immediately comes to mind. But the truth of the matter is that there are many types of musicians. And some musicians even belong to multiple categories. There are many types of careers one can pursue in music, and the industry keeps splitting up responsibilities to…
If you’re shopping for a baritone ukulele specifically, it’s probably because you know what you’re looking for. A baritone ukulele usually measures 30” in length and features a slightly lower tuning compared to a soprano, concert, or tenor ukulele (it’s also bigger). People who love ukuleles generally end up with multiple models. In this guide,…