February 13, 2025
Music & Artists: Jared James Nichols
The blues-rock guitar hero talks Epiphone Les Pauls, Blackstar amps, playing electric without a pick and the fine art of riff-writing.
Category: Articles
February 7, 2025
Jazz Saxophone Reed Guide: Pro Tips
Four great saxophonists in modern and contemporary jazz — Dave Koz, Gerald Albright, Lakecia Benjamin and Miguel Zenón — offer expert advice based on decades of selecting, preparing and storing reeds.
February 4, 2025
The Ludwig-Musser Wish List
Industry leaders in orchestral and educational percussion, Ludwig-Musser honor their heritage while guiding the state of the art. Here are five instruments that will take your program to the next level.
January 28, 2025
Music & Artists: Béla Fleck
The world-renowned banjo master offers beginner tips as well as insight into his Gold Tone Mastertone “Bluegrass Heart” banjo.
January 24, 2025
Field Corps Marching Hardware by Yamaha: Wear Your Drums Well
Rigorously tested by elite drumlines, these new marching carriers and stands offer unsurpassed comfort and durability.
January 16, 2025
Young Bob Dylan: Getting to Know the Complete Unknown
Elijah Wald, whose book Dylan Goes Electric! inspired the new biopic A Complete Unknown, talks about the musicianship of an American icon. Plus: Music & Arts Gear & Book Guide
January 13, 2025
Gator Cases: Meet the Makers
When musicians of all stripes have gear-transportation problems, Gator has durable, smartly designed solutions.
January 7, 2025
Hal Leonard: Meet the Makers
Inside the history and industry-defining innovations of the world’s premier sheet-music publisher.
January 3, 2025
The Smartphone Situation
Band directors and music teachers weigh in on how the almighty smartphone has affected music education—for better and for worse.
December 23, 2024
Upright vs. Electric Bass: An Educator’s Guide
Two of the greatest bass players on the planet, John Patitucci and Linda May Han Oh, share stories and strategies to help students and teachers navigate the electric-acoustic divide. Plus: Gear advice and accessories picks.