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The Best Method Book

You've just bought or rented your new instrument and you are SO EXCITED to play! There are so many books to choose from, but which method book is the best for you?

Breaking Down a Speaker Cabinet

What should one look for in a guitar cab? In this blog, we break down the components of a guitar cab to help you make a decision when shopping for one.

Getting Started on Slide Guitar

Here are some tips to help you get started on the slide guitar and become like Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Johnny Winter and George Harrison.

The Benefits of Playing Musical Instruments

If hearing music can be so beneficial to the human race, it follows that playing a musical instrument would be even better. Here are some benefits of playing musical instruments.

Drum Muffling Part 2: Bass Drum Muffling

In many ways, bass drums define the sound of the drum kit. Only you can determine the appropriate bass drum sound for the music you are making.

Drum Muffling Part 1: Gels and Rings and Tape, Oh MY!

Muffling is used to eliminate unwanted overtones or to focus and/or fatten a drums sound. his blog will guide you how to muffle your kit to get the best tone.

Facebook Live Clinic Series

Join us for an exciting Facebook Live clinic featuring the hottest products presented by a variety of specialists.

For the Love of Learning

How do you foster success for students learning at school, or adults who are going back to an instrument? Here are a few time tested ideas that can help!

5 Tips for Hitting High Notes

High notes are an unavoidable fact of life, and every vocalist will struggle with them. Practice makes perfect so here are five tips to help you hit high notes.

The Heart of Your Drums: A Guide to the Sound of Different Shell Materials

This guide gives you a basic rundown of the most common and even rare materials used in drums, the tone they produce, and the best musical setting to use them in.

Stolen Goods – How to Protect Your Gear!

Odds are if you're a musician then you regularly see posts seeking help locating stolen gear. Here are 10 tips to protect your music instruments and gear from being stolen.

The Vibrant Experience of Amateur Piano Competitions

In the world of classical piano, it can often feel like all the opportunities to perform or compete are exclusively for young prodigies and the pros, but think again!