Most aspiring musicians pick up traditional instruments, like the piano or guitar. Others are attracted to less mainstream instruments, like the accordion or the harpsichord. Still others take things to an even…
Why Every Musician Should Record Themselves Practicing
There are perks to being a musician: you get to experience the exhilaration of creating music, and you get to share your talent with your family, friends, and complete strangers in the…
Learning an Instrument: The Importance of Having a Practice Routine
Did you know that a child’s creativity is at its peak right now. At this very moment your child’s prefrontal cortex is a live wire buzzing with creative fuel! Their imagination is…
Home Recording Studio for Beginners: A Guide
While all serious crafts require some investment in gear and space, any musician knows that the first steps of creating a home recording studio for beginners can seem particularly daunting. But setting…
Essential Home Recording Studio Accessories: A Guide
If you’re an aspiring musician, sound engineer, or music producer, the temptation to make your next gear purchase looms over you like a giant. Unfortunately, not everyone can invest rockstar amounts of…
Amplifier Buyer’s Guide
An Ample Guide to Amplifiers Welcome to Electric Avenue If you’re reading this guide, then it’s a safe bet you’ve purchased (or are considering) your first electric instrument. Either that or you’re…
Buying Guide: How to Buy Studio Monitors
Choosing the right studio monitor is an important milestone for every budding artist. If you are ready to really bring your talents to life, set aside your headphone and laptop set up…
The Importance of Private Lessons (Even If Your Child is In the School Band or Orchestra)
Even if your child is learning how to play an instrument in their school’s band or orchestra, the importance of private music lessons cannot be undermined. While a band can create great…
How to Set Up the Perfect Practice Space for Your Band
When people are excited about music and ready to start a band, they’re often primarily concerned with finding the right people, finding the right sound, and planning to play shows or gigs.…
Everything You Need to Know About Choosing the Right Microphone
Microphones. This is the next step for a musician. Playing your guitar around a campfire or to impress a significant other is fun and all, but microphones will help share your sound…
