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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

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How To Think Like Your Bass Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

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Moonlanding: The Soundtrack to an Era

Look up into the skies and dream whatever you want to dream.
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Dare to be Different: Black Violin

Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
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The Brass Family, Explained

An overview of brass instruments and how they work.
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Top Seven Saxophone Solos

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The Basics Of Piano Keyboard Fingering

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What are the Different Kinds of Tubas?

Here’s what makes each one special.
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The Woodwind Family, Explained

An overview of woodwind instruments and how they work.

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The Timeless Connection

“I have always used music to communicate and connect with people. My personality is kind of shy so I’ve always struggled to express myself, but when I play music, I feel like I can be 100% me.” So says Jackie Miclau, keyboardist in indie rock band Mt. Joy. After nearly a decade of touring and recording three critically acclaimed albums (2018’s Mt. Joy, 2020’s Rearrange Us, and 2022’s Orange Blo…

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Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

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The Joy of Playing Guitar Outdoors

Let freedom ring.

How To Think Like Your Bass Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

Imitate, then innovate your way to greatness.

How to Think Like Your Guitar Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

Osmosis, alchemy and musical expression.

Why Does Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Different in Different Rooms?

It’s all about the sound waves emanating from your instrument.

Summer School: How to Play Chords and Double-Stops on Bass

Explore new sounds by playing two or three notes at once.

Summer School: Alternate Guitar Tunings

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YH-L700A Headphones 3D Sound Field Technology

In 1964, IBM announced the System/360, an industry-changing computer system that was eventually used to process data for the Apollo 11 moon landing. It was powerful for its time but mammoth in size…

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Pulse Percussion and WGI Behind the Scenes

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Drums on the Go: Essential Travel Gear

Buying Your First Drum Set

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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

In Part 1 of this two-part posting, we discussed the benefits of playing a musical instrument and…
Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Woodwinds

Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.
Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Students, Woodwinds

Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.
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Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

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Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.
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Dare to be Different: Black Violin

Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
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Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.

Yes, You Can Play Classical on an Electric Violin!

How to become a one-person chamber ensemble.

How to Restring a Violin

It’s not as hard as you may think.

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