Between proper posture and music theory, learning to play the violin can be quite a challenge. Any time you learn a new skill, whether it be at home or in the classroom,…
Upgrade Your Recording Studio with These Accessories
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…
Does Your Instrument Case Need an Upgrade?
As a primary means of protecting your instrument, cases perform an essential function. However, instrument cases need to be in good shape in order to provide your instrument with the full protection…
Tips for Keeping a Piano in Great Shape
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in piano lessons or are taking lessons yourself, a piano is an investment in your future. It can bring you and your family a lifetime of…
Some of the Most Common Repairs for the Tuba
As a musician, you know how important taking care of your instrument is. With proper care and maintenance, not only will your tuba last for years to come, but major repairs that…
What’s a Cello Pickup (& How Can One Improve My Sound?)
So, you’ve been playing the cello for a few years, know all the basics, and are ready to start experimenting with your sound. Chances are, you’ve come across a cello pickup in…
Stress Free Tips for Wrapping Up the School Year
So, you’ve completed all your end-of-year performances and summer is right around the corner. While rest, relaxation, and some great vacations may be in your near future, you need to finish out…
Six Guitar Upgrades That’ll Improve Your Sound (or Save You Money)
The sound of a guitar, like other instruments, will only be as good as the condition of its various parts. If your strings need to be changed or the nut is old,…
The Importance of Learning Music Theory
Students learning music often think of music theory as a chore–they think it’s boring, a waste of time, and something they’ll never actually need. While some musicians wear their lack of music…
How to Make the Most of Your Trombone Lessons
Whether you’ve just enrolled your child in trombone lessons for the very first time or they’re back in lessons after taking an extended break, excelling at an instrument takes more than just…