The bass has been a staple of popular music for decades. While most people today think of electric bass guitars, which feature prominently throughout many genres of music though they only appeared…

The bass has been a staple of popular music for decades. While most people today think of electric bass guitars, which feature prominently throughout many genres of music though they only appeared…
If you’re interested in learning to play the electric guitar, you’ll find that there’s a lot to consider. For most people, it’s a bit overwhelming at first. Once you’ve decided which electric…
Buying Your First Electric Guitar Choosing the Right Electric Guitar Model Whether you’re buying for yourself or for a loved one, purchasing a new electric guitar is an exciting experience. From the…
Buying Your First Bass Guitar No matter what type of music you play, your role as a bass guitarist will be an important one, which is why you need to be sure…
By Scott Schwertfeger, Guitar instructor in Burke, VA The modern, nylon string “classical” guitar is an amazing instrument and vehicle for music expression. It comes from a long line of distant cousins,…
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…
By Thomas Furdon Something I find most helpful in guiding my students while keeping them motivated is “Top 5” lists. I ask all of my students to make top 5 lists while…
Playing an Instrument Can Make You Happy and….Smarter Music can make us happy, help us to enjoy movement and dance, it invigorates, is a reminder of special memories and helps us to…
Lots of people in our lives are hard to buy gifts for, whether it’s a reserved co-worker or a teenager who’s just started to explore their interests. Luckily, musicians are incredibly easy…