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7 Essentials You need to Start a Podcast

If you're thinking about launching your own podcast, here are 7 essentials you will need to get started.

The Woodwind Family of Instruments: Explained

Woodwind instruments are those where you use your breath to create sound. Woodwind instruments can be categorized into three main groups.

Choosing Your First Electric Guitar

Choosing your first electric guitar? Learn how to pick the right beginner guitar based on feel, pickups, features, and budget in this complete guide.

Buying Guide to Choosing the Right Flute

The concert flute is one of the most popular woodwind instruments. Choosing a flute may seem simple, but there are a few factors to consider.

Top 5 Must-Have Bass Accessories for Every Player

Buying a bass guitar can be an exciting prospect. Here are the top 5 bass accessories that every bass player must have. Plus a bonus #6.

The Most Important Part of a Signal Chain For Creators

What is the most important part of a signal chain? We break down the ideal signal chain for aspiring artists and professionals with product recommendations.

Maximizing Guitar Tones

There are so many guitar tones out there, and you may think you need a wide variety of gear to experience them all. Fortunately, you don’t.

How To Play Banjo: A Beginner’s Guide to Clawhammer

This blog will introduce the banjo & its parts, tuning a banjo, the clawhammer picking technique and how to play the banjo.

Are Preamps the Secret to Pro Recordings?

This blog will cover what a preamp (preamplifier) is and what it does, how much they cost, and provide product recommendations for all budgets.

Learning Piano as an Adult

Learning the piano can be intimidating and overwhelming. Adults often learn differently from children, but remember, you are never too old to start!

Explaining the Types of Guitar Pickups

There are three main categories of guitar pickups: single-coil, humbucker (dual-coil) and P90. This blog explains the differences between them and explores the features that make them unique.

Absorption vs Diffusion for Acoustic Treatment

In this article, we'll break down what acoustic treatment is and the key differences between absorption and diffusion. We’ll also recommend products to improve your sound dampening.