The reason so many artists have extreme reactions to the idea of collaboration is because they’ve either experienced incredible highs or ridiculous lows in working with others. There are plenty of shades of grey in between, of course, and we can’t … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Rain has been one of my favorite things, ever since I was child. In that sense, I might be the odd one out. Most people like "nice" weather, which generally means sunny. The term “rain”, in music, is often used to describe difficult times, whether … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
We don’t often think about it, but everyone has some weirdness around money. Money, so far as I’m concerned, is neutral. It isn’t anything, specifically. But even that statement is controversial, because you just said in your mind, “no, money … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]