September 27, 2016
Knowing how and when you should be maintaining your instrument is important for every musician. After all, only proper care and maintenance will keep your instrument sounding the way it needs to sound so you can learn, play, and perform. For drummers, this is no different. If you want to keep your drum set sounding […]
September 11, 2016
In the grand scheme of drumming, finding the right drum sticks is often overlooked in favor of finding the perfect drum set. But, did you know finding the right drum sticks is just as important? Not only does playing with a well-balanced set of sticks improve your comfort, but it’ll also help produce the best […]
September 9, 2016
Whether you’re performing for a crowd of ten or a crowd of 10,000, you know how important it is to have the best tools and accessories at your disposal. The last thing you want when performing a complex piece of music is for your performance to suffer because the quality of your musical accessories was […]
August 22, 2016
The use of a quality trumpet that’s in good playing condition is paramount to the success of every trumpet player, regardless of their proficiency. Thousands of parents each and every year face a decision just like yours. Should you rent an instrument until your child’s ready to make a full-time commitment? Should you buy an […]
August 16, 2016
With student viola cases that start at $100 to professional models that can exceed $2,000, you may be curious about which is the best. Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer and finding the right viola case can be as involved as purchasing the instrument itself. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or your child, purchasing the […]
August 2, 2016
For musicians, metronomes and tuners are incredibly important tools. Metronomes are designed to help musicians keep musical time, regulating rhythm and beat to ensure that the music being produced sounds the way that it should. Similarly, tuners help musicians keep their instruments sounding right by indicating whether a pitch emitted by an instrument is lower, […]
July 28, 2016
When it comes to creating a home recording studio, gear is just as important as the space. Walk into any recording studio, and you’ll overhear someone talking about the recording technology, vintage microphones, and other highly sought-after gear. Although there are hundreds of ways to configure a home studio, there are a few essentials that […]
July 6, 2016
Many aspiring guitar players begin their musical journey by learning on an acoustic guitar. There are so many advantages to playing an acoustic guitar, from the relatively low cost to the incredible versatility, that aspiring musicians and experienced players can appreciate. If you’re interested in learning to play the acoustic guitar, you may be wondering […]
June 30, 2016
Any brass musical instrument will sound and respond better when it’s used with a mouthpiece that’s a good fit for the instrument and musician, the tuba included. Choosing the best tuba mouthpiece is a process that involves a few things, including price, embouchure of the tubist, and the type of music the tuba player will […]
June 22, 2016
Trombones may not be the largest instrument in the brass family, but they’re certainly not the smallest- and, the larger the instrument is the more important it is to protect it from damage. In fact, providing proper protection is even more essential for the trombone, as its slide system will need to stay perfectly straight […]
