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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 […]

Electro-Harmonix Releases New Chromatic Tuner Pedal

The EHX-2020 chromatic tuner pedal is super compact and takes up minimal space on your crowded pedalboard. With a +/- 1cent tuning range and high visibility display it provides an accurate, convenient solution to your tuning needs. It’s true bypass to ensure signal path integrity and when the tuner is engaged your output is muted. […]

Fender and Saleen Collaborate on Supercar-inspired “Fender Stratocaster 1 Guitar”

Two iconic American brands based in Southern California have teamed-up to collaborate on a unique new project that blends the exciting worlds of high-performance supercars and custom guitars that debuted at WNAMM this past week. Supercar manufacturer Saleen Automotive has announced a special collaboration with Fender to produce the “Fender® Stratocaster® 1,”a custom electric guitar inspired by the new Saleen […]

Omar Hakim, Yngwie Malmsteem Receive Roland and BOSS Present Fifth-Annual Lifetime Achievement Awards

Technical Excellence and Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards

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

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

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™

Respectful Beats™ – Simple Drumming for Seniors™ is an ebook showing you everything from basic hand drum technique to more challenging coordination ideas.

New Book an Innovative Learning Guide for Musicians

Take Your Next Musical Step

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?

There’s a lot of music publishers out there, and a lot of piano music, so we thought we would help by offering a few options from publishers we work with.

Blues Keyboard Ornamentation: Grace Notes

How to Play Grooving Bass Lines

Tips to Make Music Lessons More Effective for Kids

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.

Flying With a Musical Instrument Part 2: Advice for the Day Of

It is important to consider the best airlines for transporting instruments and Department of Transportation guidelines when flying with an instrument

Four Different Ways to Add Effects to your Guitar or Bass when Recording

January 14, 2020

Recording can be a bit of a minefield, particularly when you’re new to it. Unlike when you’re playing live, there are certain steps you need to take to maintain the quality of sound. Also, there seem to be so many different opinions floating around about what you should and should not do. Here, we’re going […]

Electro-Harmonix Releases New Chromatic Tuner Pedal

January 21, 2020

Fender and Saleen Collaborate on Supercar-inspired “Fender Stratocaster 1 Guitar”

January 21, 2020

Gibson Announces History-Making Slash Collection Confirmed for Release Worldwide In 2020

January 17, 2020

A partnership that crosses over three decades, Gibson and Slash announced on January 9 the release of the first-ever Slash Collection. In a history-making move for the brand, the Slash Collection will feature multiple acoustic and electric guitars. The new Slash Collection will officially premiere at the Gibson experience space, 3rd Floor, Ballroom A, during […]

Fender and Saleen Collaborate on Supercar-inspired “Fender Stratocaster 1 Guitar”

January 21, 2020