November 3, 2018
As a drummer, your drumstick is an extension of your mind. Remember the glory days, when you would play symphonies with mom’s pots and pans scattered about the kitchen floor, with only a wooden spoon to conduct the notes. You can look back fondly to where it all began, and marvel at far you have […]
October 24, 2018
Tuba Parts The bass voice in the brass family, the tuba is both fun and challenging to learn. There are many different kinds of tubas, making them an instrument that can be used in various types of music. While most orchestras and bands use BBb or CC tubas, there are also BBb, CC, EEb, and […]
October 16, 2018
The rising popularity of podcasts in today’s media-obsessed culture doesn’t come as a surprise. Providing a unique alternative to storytelling, listeners have the freedom to subscribe to their favored podcasts, instantly download episodes and listen to them at any time of day. Content consumers are flocking towards podcasts for quick, convenient and captivating forms of […]
October 1, 2018
So, your child has made the exciting choice to learn to play the violin. You have bought the instrument, but what do you need to do next? There are some important violin accessories that they will need to make the enjoyable journey into the world of the violin. These accessories should help their learning to […]
September 28, 2018
Professional audio equipment is a musician’s best friend. The equipment on which your music is played can make or break your music career. These days you have a lot to choose from as you put together the perfect set up. From speakers and travel cases to having the proper microphone, it may seem there is […]
September 12, 2018
The cello is part of the violin family and is also known as the violoncello. The first cello was noted in the middle of the 16th century. Commonly, it is made of wood, which is shaped into a curves by heating the wood and bending it into place. Generally the tops are spruce wood and […]
September 6, 2018
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 it deserves. Since hard shell cases provide optimum protection, and are most often recommended by music teachers, we’ll focus on hard cases for […]
August 28, 2018
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 money into their home studio and need to be selective with the home recording studio accessories they purchase. If you want to make […]
August 26, 2018
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 looking for a way to make an acoustic instrument go all the way up to 11. Whatever the case, an amplifier is the […]
August 25, 2018
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 and start pricing out some studio monitors. Unlike headphones which transmit reverbs of sound directly to your ears, a monitor transmits levels of […]
