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Guitarists – Get To Know The Blues Scale!

The blues scale is one of the most important scales in guitar playing, and one of the first that many guitarists will learn.

Warm Your Heart and Earn Some Cash with a House Show Tour

In fact, no matter what level of fame you’ve got going for you—whether you’re just starting out or selling out venues—house shows can work in your favor in lots of ways.

Making Music Product Spotlight: AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone

The AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB microphone has a retro design and comes fully equipped with high resolution 24-bit/192kHz converters, a four-capsule mic array that provides four user-friendly capture modes, and a plug-and-play setup with support for Mac® and PC, plus iOS® and Android™ tablets and phones.

Tips for Choosing Headphones When Mixing Music

2020 TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees

Community Video: Senri Oe – Re Vision

Jazz pianist and composer Senri Oe was born in 1960 in Osaka, Japan, and started classical piano training at age 3. He has been active and influential in Japanese music scene as a lyricist, composer and arranger since he debuted in 1983. He extended his talent in the TV and film industry, and went on […]

Community Video: The Honest Heart Collective – North American Dream

The Honest Heart Collective is a Rock/Alternative band from Thunder Bay, Ontario, anchored by four life-long friends and started by two brothers.

Community Video: Alex Boyé – Bend Not Break

Alex Boyé is truly a multicultural, multigenerational, and global artist that blends African-infused pop music and vibrant dynamic visuals.

Community Video: Matthew Cue – Freedom

Community Video: Zoe Imperium – Goodbye California

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

Popular YouTube sensation and award-winning children’s songwriter Emily Arrow has released a new book: Kid’s Guide to Learning the Ukulele: 24 Songs to Learn and Play for Kids. In this book, children will learn the fundamentals of the ukulele and practice 24 songs, games, and activities with Emily’s expert guidance. Learn how to hold, tune, […]

Hal Leonard Releases “First 50 Recording Techniques You Should Know to Track Music”

Since its launch in 2014, Hal Leonard’s First 50 Series has provided musicians with simplified and accessible arrangements of popular tunes to set them on the right path with their musical journey. From guitar and piano to clarinet and violin, the series has covered instruments across the spectrum. In 2020, Hal Leonard is expanding the series beyond instruments […]

Words and Music: Into the Future

Words and Music Into the Future, which examines the current state of popular songs and songwriting in the English-speaking world, includes literary criticism, songwriting analysis, and cultural commentary.

Respectful Beats™ – Simple Drumming for Seniors™

New Book an Innovative Learning Guide for Musicians

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 2

In this workshop, Dr. Lee Evans explains the inner workings of jazz in illuminating detail. He demonstrates his procedure for teaching jazz elements and jazz improvisations within the classical lesson, as well as discusses the use of jazz materials for the teaching of technique and sight reading. In the process, teachers become acquainted with a […]

Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 1

Looking for some new and fun piano music to play?

Blues Keyboard Ornamentation: Grace Notes

How to Play Grooving Bass Lines

The NAMM Show 2020 Adventures

The NAMM Show 2020 was held January 16-19, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Here are some photos from our time at the show.

It’s Almost Time for The NAMM Show 2020…

It’s January, which means that it’s time to prepare for the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show—the world’s most comprehensive gathering of musical instruments, gear, and experts. The NAMM Show, held each January in Southern California, unites over 115,000 registrants from 130 countries. This is a conference where almost every music instrument or […]

Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide on December 21

Free Participatory Musical Parades Showcasing a Wide Variety of Genres and Styles to Kick Off Winter in Over 30 U.S. Cities Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 21, with participatory musical parades and performances and events in more than 30 U.S. cities. The […]

Earth Celebration: 3 Days of Drumming

Earth Celebration is a huge drum festival hosted by the globetrotting drum group Kodo. This year’s festival will be held August 16-18 on Sado Island.

Benefits of Studying Abroad as a Music Student

Let’s break down some of the reasons that studying abroad can be an excellent choice for any musically inclined university student.

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

February 4, 2020

Making Music Product Spotlight: AKG LYRA Ultra-HD Multimode USB Microphone

February 10, 2020

2020 TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees

February 10, 2020

TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of Fame (TECHOF).

Casio Adds Two New Models to Its Celviano Grand Hybrid Lineup

February 6, 2020

Casio has added two new models to its Celviano Grand Hybrid digital piano line – the GP-310 and GP-510. The new models boast several enhanced features, including a more powerful speaker system, improved harpsichord Tone, and an improved Concert Play mode. The GP-310 and GP-510 digital pianos were revealed in the company’s booth during The […]