Categorization helps us understand the difference between different people, objects, events, locations, situations and more. It’s the same way with instruments. Virtually every instrument you can think of, whether it’s the euphonium or harpsichord, belongs to a specific family of instruments. Some types of instrument include stringed, wind, percussion, woodwind, brass wind, free-reed aerophone and…
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard these words, not just from musicians but other creatives: “I’m not a salesperson.” Most people don’t like selling. It has a lot to do with how we look at selling and how we feel about it, which is usually some combination of pushy, aggressive, pressuring, manipulative…
There are thousands of record labels around the world putting out music every day – too many to keep track of. Big or small, record labels are an important part of the music industry’s ecosystem. They fund recordings, market them, distribute them, develop artists and disseminate music. Most labels are small operations putting out local…
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…
Why do certain songs make your hair stand on end? Why do certain songs bring tears to your eyes no matter when or where you hear them? Why do certain songs evoke such a strong feeling? The emotions you feel when you hear a song range from joy, sadness and nostalgia to hope, elation and…
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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…
When you start writing songs or creating music of any kind, you’ll spend a long time working on your process. Know it or not, every song you finish is building on a process. The key is to finish your songs. You may be wondering how long it should take you to finish a song –…
Saying “goodbye” and leaving isn’t always easy. Sometimes it’s freeing, but many times it’s sad and difficult. It can be hard to find the words to express what needs to be said; often it’s not enough to wish a simple farewell. But music is a language that transcends words – no wonder so many songs…
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…
When you’re in the market to purchase your first piano or looking to upgrade to a high-end piano, knowing your brands and doing your research is key. In this guide, we’re going to list the eight best piano brands in the world, so that you have frame of reference when you’re purchasing a piano. Obviously,…