Music Expo Announces 2019 Conference Dates Music Expo brings together Grammy-winning producers and engineers, music industry taste-makers and leading technology brands. These conferences feature panel discussions with industry professionals, workshops, live demos, and keynote presentations on music technology, business, and creation. The event is hosted by SAE Institute. “Music Expo is becoming the place for the audio and recording community, and […]
Making Music Mag / NAMM 2018 Product Spotlight: Harman The JBL EON ONE PRO mobile PA can be carried with just one hand, set up and dialed in for high-quality JBL sound in seconds. Cut the cord with this wireless, battery-powered PA system and give your fans powerful, unique experiences—pop-up performances, remote weddings, subway stops, beach bonfires, rooftops, street corners, and more.
7 Simple Mistakes Self-Taught Guitar Players Make Learning a new instrument can be really fun and exciting, especially when you have the drive to teach yourself. When learning guitar, there are some common mistakes that you can make when you don’t have an instructor or lesson teacher there to help. Fortunately, Bobby, the Guitar Answer Guy, shares some tips on fixing these […]
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
Community Video: Accept the Wind – Seconds Accept the Wind is an Alternative/Indie Rock Band from Huntington, New York composed of three childhood friends that have come back together to make music.
10 Ways Music Improves Our Mental Health Music is present everywhere. Whether you hear it when you go shopping, listen to it when you are driving or when you are learning, or put in on when exercising, music is often on in the background, and can greatly benefit your mental health. Let’s see how listening to music can help you improve your […]
Rock-iT Barre: A New Way to Learn Guitar Chords Laurie Hansen, a 62-year-old inventor with osteoarthritis, developed Rock-iT Barre, a device allowing players to play 108+ chords without bending their fingers. A rocking motion allows players to switch from major to minor chords with ease. The Rock-iT Barre is adjustable, allowing it to be used on various sizes of guitars and ukuleles. It can […]
A Guide to the Cajon Though simple in design, the cajon is one of the most symbolic and powerful percussion instruments that has ever existed. It’s a bass drum, snare, and seat all in one convenient package.
What You Need to Start Playing Piano With the new year rolling in, it’s time to start working on those New Year’s resolutions. For those of you deciding to take up piano, which is a great choice, there are some things to consider when starting out. What type of piano or electric keyboard should you get? Are there any good method books out there? Will I need a lesson teacher?
Common Misunderstandings of Vocal Energy and Tension Energy in singing is equal to energy of air spinning through the vocal resonators and a too relaxed singer can easily misunderstand this very important aspect of vocal technique.
