Tools For Musicians

You may be a producer or engineer. Or, you might be a singer or rapper. Whatever the case, you’re interested in recording your voice from home studio. These days, recording software and hardware can be gotten for cheap, which is quite convenient. As you may have guessed already, to record at a professional level, you’re […]

Whether you’re a backup or lead singer, there’s a good chance you play an important role in the band or bands you perform with. And, that typically means you need to spend plenty of time practicing and plenty of time resting your voice. Taking care of your vocal cords is essential to your success. With […]

Every serious musician should have a metronome. A metronome is a vital tool for practicing, especially as one begins to work on their sense of time and rhythm. Further, it can be used to increase one’s speed on their instrument. If you know you’re going to be playing gigs and recording in the studio, especially […]

If you know you’re going to be touring, it’s quite likely that you’ll be interested in taking care of your gear. Pelican cases are waterproof, well-padded, heavy duty cases that are used for a variety of applications, whether it’s for storing tools, firearms, cameras and electronics, telescopes, or other breakables and vulnerable equipment. But what […]

You want to be able to practice the drums at home. The only problem is that drums are typically too loud. You could easily end up disturbing roommates, family members and even your neighbors while practicing. If you cause too much ruckus, you could even end up with the cops at your door. Fortunately, electronic […]

If you’re loing to extend the use of your violin, you may want to consider finding a pickup for it. With the use of a pickup, you can amplify the sound of your violin on stage and in the recording studio. Sometimes, the producer or engineer will insist that you have microphones on your instrument […]

When people think “orchestra”, they generally think of violins. Violins are a crucial part of most orchestras, and sometimes they have the most interesting parts to play too. Violins can also sound great in just about every genre of music imaginable, whether it’s classical, metal or R&B. So, whether you’re thinking about getting started as […]

Hardware samplers have become increasingly popular with the rise of EDM and electronic music in general. They can be great additions to your stage or studio setup. And, the demos make them lo so easy and fun to use. Why wouldn’t you want one? Wouldn’t you to make your own beats in a matter […]

It’s the Wild West out there for independent and unsigned artists. The industry changes every day, and it’s hard to keep up – especially without management or labels helping you. On resources have become one of the primary ways artists educate themselves, which makes sense because there are very few schools that teach how to […]

Are you thinking about learning to play the banjo? The banjo is a fun instrument and is perfectly suited for genres like folk, country, bluegrass, rock, jazz and others. These days you can even hear banjo being used in rather unconventional ways. For instance, consider the example of Steve’n’Seagulls playing AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck”. So, if you […]