Maybe you play in a marching band. Perhaps you are regularly called upon to perform in jazz groups. You could even be an absolute beginner trumpeter. If so, a full-sized trumpet may not be what you’re looking for. Fortunately, there are alternatives. There is a bit of a market for pocket trumpets, which come with…
Whether playing brass instruments is in your family tradition or you’ve just picked up the hobby for fun or in band class, the trumpet is one of the most popular choices for brass players. As you do a little research on your brass instrument, you will discover that there are in fact two popular choices…
Interested in becoming a DJ? Want to light up a party and get people up and dancing? Or, would you like to start playing around with your gear at home? In that case, you’re going to require the right gear and it all starts with a DJ controller. As a beginner, you’re likely looking for…
Every guitarist should learn how to restring their acoustic guitar. The first time you break a string, it can come as a bit of a shock. People don’t necessarily tell you that breaking a string is an inevitability, so when it happens, you might even assume the guitar itself is broken (but it’s not). The…
As a beginner clarinetist, or someone new to music, you may not know whether you’re going to be playing the instrument long term. The only thing you’re sure of right now is that you want to get started. That being the case, rushing to the store and buying the most expensive clarinet doesn’t make a…
Everyone knows what synthesizers sound like – from the big, dramatic synths of the 80s, to the synth bass and whistle-y hooks of 90s/00s hip-hop, to the washy sounds of modern indie and lo-fi. You probably know what a synth looks like and you may even own one, but you may not know the nitty-gritty…
Home; everyone has a different connection to it. Some people love their home. Some people grew up with family members that made their lives difficult. Ultimately, however, home is chosen – it’s not where you ended up by default or even where you grew up. Home is created by you, you can decide where home…
Talent and popularity don’t always go hand in hand. You can be talented and have no following. You can be popular and not be especially talented. But where the two go together, you’ll often find a superstar, someone who’s performing on the stages of the world. In this guide, we’ll be looking at 20 of…
If you’re looking for a touch sensitive keyboard, it’s probably because you’re looking for a keyboard that closely emulates the feel of a piano. Or, at the very least, you’d like to be able to play more dynamically. You don’t want your keyboard to produce a sound that’s at the same dynamic, regardless of the…
From Axl Rose taking 13 years to write and record Chinese Democracy to Bob Dylan recording Bringing It All Back Home in just three days, the time it takes to write and record an album can vary wildly from one artist to the next. Many artists feel lost trying to figure out how long everything…
You love him. You can’t wait to be around him. He’s surprised and delighted you on countless occasions. He’s your boyfriend. Sometimes, you can barely express your feelings – it’s hard to put them into words. That’s okay, because we’ve always got music. Here are the 29 best songs to dedicate to your boyfriend. “Kiss…
At first glance, violins and violas look a lot alike. And, to be fair, most stringed instruments bear some resemblance to each other. But the two aren’t the same, and they aren’t necessarily used in the same manner, either, something a music geek would be quick to point out. They are both considered orchestral and…
Sharpening your music theory skills will allow you to understand your favorite songs at a deeper level. It can help you write and compose songs at a higher level too. The key to mastering music theory is keeping the process fun and applying what you learn to your playing. Otherwise, it’s just an intellectual exercise,…
Like any instrument, pianos begin to increase in price as you get into high-end professional models. In this guide, we’ll take you through some excellent options for both acoustic and digital pianos at various prices. Any of these pianos would be excellent for practice, performance or recording. Acoustic Pianos Cost Buying an acoustic piano is…
The guitar is a complex and nuanced instrument that responds with exacting specificity to the player’s technique and idiosyncrasies. The six-string guitar is the most popular form, but driven by curiosity and innovation, it continues to evolve. When the guitar was still a newcomer on the block in the 15th century, it may have only…