There is not a single person I know who does not like music. Whether it is to calm their nerves or to find a temporary safe refuge for their troubled soul, music can be such a magical thing to engage in. Many people don’t realize all the years of hard work and training that goes …
Music teachers and instructors always have this very positive attitude in them that I admire. They tell aspiring musicians that learning to play an instrument is easy if you have a passion for it. And by passion, they mean commitment, dedication, and focus on what aspiring musicians want to achieve. While I somewhat agree with …
When I purchased my first mandolin there weren’t nearly as many options as there are today. While having more options is a good thing, it can also make choosing one a more complicated process. You’re going to spend a lot of time playing your mandolin, so it’s important to choose one that fits your playing …
When you’re first learning to play the ukulele, you don’t have to start with boring songs like Mary Had a Little Lamb. What you need is a little inspiration to make learning the ukulele fun and entertaining. Wondering which songs to learn first? Don’t worry; in this article, we’ve listed our favorite easy ukulele songs …
Choosing a mic for recording vocals can be one of the most important decisions you’ll make while setting up your studio. Whether you’re setting up a home studio, a professional one, or looking to upgrade, a mic is one of the most essential purchases to complete your setup. But where do you start? Well, choosing …
If you find yourself in want or need of a ukulele, there are several specifications that may guide or determine your decision. The first to address is what size you desire. Ukuleles can be found or crafted into several different sizes, and each size uses a categorization of vocal ranges in relation to the size, …
With harmonicas being some of the cheapest and smallest musical instruments you can find around, it’s easy to understand why most people deem them suitable only for children. Ironically, that can’t be farther from the truth. While it’s easy to dismiss them because of their small size, don’t let their size mislead you. Despite the …
Blues music is full of legendary riffs and lyrics that tell stories about anything from people falling on hard times, injustice, to hard-loving women and hard-drinking men. But, the best thing about the blues is that it’s so diverse, which means you can sing about anything, as long as it’s coming from the soul. The …
Buying your first student clarinet can be an exciting experience, but it can also be confusing with so many choices on the market. When I first bought my clarinet, I remember that I didn’t even know what key it played in or what it was made of! I simply went to a large wholesale store …
Ukuleles continue to grow in popularity and are attractive to musicians for many reasons. The most common reasons are that they’re fun, easy to play, and perfect for all ages! There are a ton of ukuleles on the market and it can seem a bit daunting to navigate it all, but with a few basics …