Maybe you’re thinking about learning the guitar or bass, but don’t have the money necessary to purchase an instrument just yet. Or, maybe you’ve heard that it’s easier to learn on something smaller like a ukulele, which to some extent, is … [Continue reading]
Singing in a talent show is challenging. The competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and your nerves will be shot – how can you give yourself the best chance at winning? A great first step is picking a song that is going to knock people … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
Looking for a great mandolin? In this guide, we look at everything from beginner and intermediate models all the way up to solid, premium options built for professionals. But why? Because a beginner instrument isn’t necessarily one that’s … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]
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 … [Continue reading]