Category: Buyer’s Guides

Buy Electronic Drums

How to Buy an Electronic Drum Set

This buyer’s guide will help you decide which electronic drum kit suits your needs and why they can be a great tool to add to your instrument set. Guitar and keyboard players have accepted electronic technology. Drummers can also utilize this same method to take their music to exciting new places! Why use an electronic […]

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The Newest Audio & Recording Accessories to Hit Our Online Store

One of the best things about Music & Arts is our inventory–it’s one of the largest you’ll find on the web, and it’s constantly being updated with new products, including the latest and most innovative audio and recording accessories. Whether you consider yourself an expert mixer or someone who just wants to get their feet […]

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Best High-End Audio Equipment to Buy Right Now

Hearing music the way the artist intended is everything. Many of us have gotten a little too used to tangled smartphone earbuds making their way up our bodies in a knotted mess and into our sweaty, greasy ears. As long as we hear something… “Cool, that’s good enough!” But, if you’re a true music-listener, you’re […]

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10 Guitar Effects Pedals Every Guitar Player MUST Have

The following list will either be a refresher course for some experienced guitar players, a confirmation of things you may already know or you might just mess around and have an “Oh whoa!” moment… But before we get into some technical details and recommendations when it comes to guitar effects, let’s take a look at […]

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How to Buy a Case for Your Ukulele

Ukulele’s are treasured instruments. If you treat them just right, they should endure for a long period of time. The proper upkeep is essential and one way you can be certain to keep your ukulele (or any instrument for that matter) in pristine condition is by purchasing an instrument case. A case for your ukulele […]

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Five Must-Have Keyboard Accessories

There are no two ways about it – if you’re a keyboard player, you’re going to need keyboard accessories. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a wet behind the ears novice or Elton John pleasing a massive crowd at Caesar’s Palace. Accessories for the keyboard are a must-have. Keyboard accessories will nix your worries about disturbing […]

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Vandoren Saxophone Reed Buying Guide

Vandoren is one of the most respected companies in woodwind accessory manufacturing. The French company makes saxophone mouthpieces and clarinet mouthpieces, saxophone reeds and clarinet reeds, and ligatures and caps that are used by beginners and professional players around the world. Vandoren was founded in 1905 by Eugène Van Doren who was a clarinetist for the Paris Opera. The company moved to 56 […]

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Do You Need to Upgrade Your Tuba?

As with learning other instruments, learning to play the tuba typically begins with lessons on a basic instrument. Once a student has become comfortable with the tuba and has made some advancements it may be time to move up to a higher quality instrument. This consideration is particularly important if your child shows great interest […]

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Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Gadget Lovers

Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Gadget Lovers

We all know a gadget lover who is impossible to shop for. Whether they already own just about everything or have very particular tastes, we tend to put off shopping for them until the very last minute. If they’re also a musician, you’re in luck- this list is chock full of stocking stuffer and gift […]

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Violin Upgrade

When Is it Time to Upgrade from a Student to an Intermediate Violin?

If your child has been learning to play the violin using a student or beginner model for some time, you may be wondering if it’s the right time to upgrade to an intermediate violin. Before you make that purchase, however, there are several things for you to consider. First, is your child ready to upgrade […]

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