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]
One of the hardest parts about practicing piano is that you must have a piano to practice on. Acoustic pianos are not portable, and even digital pianos are often bulky, heavy and expensive. While I was looking into this problem, I came across dozens … [Continue reading]
There’s nothing quite like an awesome friend you can trust. If they’re willing to put up with your weirdness and walk through thick and thin, then you know you’ve found true blue. The paradox is that you can also be hurt by the people closest to … [Continue reading]
Is it time for you to get a new trumpet? Maybe you’re just getting started on the trumpet. Maybe you’ve been playing for years. And, maybe you need to upgrade or are looking for something different. Whatever the case, we’ve got plenty of … [Continue reading]