6 Must Read
  • Features
    • Featured

      matthew cue

      Community Video: Matthew Cue – Freedom

      Matthew Cue is an artist and performer based of out Detroit, Michigan whose sound is a unique blend of R&B, hip hop, soul and pop.

      • Community Video: Zoe Imperium – Goodbye California
      • Imagine Dragons: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
      • Holiday Gift Guide 2019
      • Rose Cora Perry & The Truth Untold Kick It Old School Rock ‘N’ Roll in debut EP
  • How To
    • How To

      g minor

      How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

      New book released on Writing Well for the Modern Harp

      The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

      Music Industry “Bible” Updated to Address Streaming

      As Easy As ABA: Understanding Sonata Allegro Form

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

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

      Fender Launches New App that Offers Immersive Playing Experience With Apple Music

      c minor

      How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor

      The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)

      practice piano

      Tips on Practicing Piano

      piano music

      Looking for some new and fun piano music to play?

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  • Video
    • Newest Video
      • Video

        matthew cue

        Community Video: Matthew Cue – Freedom

        zoe imperium

        Community Video: Zoe Imperium – Goodbye California

        animal farm

        Community Video: Animal Farm – The Abyss

        Community Video: Shake Anderson – The Stain

        Michael Burrows

        Community Video: Michael Burrows – Brightest Star

        mackenzie o'brien

        Community Video: Mackenzie O’Brien – Anything Other Than This

        rebekah kirk

        Community Video: Rebekah Kirk – Haunted

        g minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

        bb major

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: Bb Major

        What Is It Like Learning Guitar Later in Life?

        cello

        Cello Basics

        The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

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    • Community Videos

      Musical performances submitted by readers.

      • Community Videos

        matthew cue

        Community Video: Matthew Cue – Freedom

        zoe imperium

        Community Video: Zoe Imperium – Goodbye California

        animal farm

        Community Video: Animal Farm – The Abyss

        Community Video: Shake Anderson – The Stain

        Michael Burrows

        Community Video: Michael Burrows – Brightest Star

        mackenzie o'brien

        Community Video: Mackenzie O’Brien – Anything Other Than This

        rebekah kirk

        Community Video: Rebekah Kirk – Haunted

        nicholas wells

        Community Video: Nicholas Wells – What I’m Here For

        andrea bilawich

        Community Video: Andrea Bilawich – Now or Never

        exotic matter

        Community Video: Exotic Matter – Legacy

        after the calm

        Community Video: After the Calm – Stuck on Repeat

        andrea vettoretti

        Community Video: Andrea Vettoretti – Wonderland

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    • Travel
      • Travel Video

        Mile of Music

        Wisconsin’s Fox Cities: More than a Mile of Music

        Alabama Gulf Coast Feeds a Musician’s Heart

        Inside Cash’s Boyhood Home

        crooked road

        The Crooked Road: A Journey Steeped in Music Traditions

        moab concert

        Moab Music Festival

        America Meets the Beatles! at Bethel Woods

        Discovering Music Destinations South of Nashville

        Cumbia: The Sound of Colombia

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    • How To Videos
      • How-To Videos

        g minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

        The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

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

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

        c minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor

        The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)

        Piano Accompaniment Styles for 50 Great Songs

        How to Develop Ease When Playing Piano

        f minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: F Minor

        clean a trumpet

        How to Clean A Trumpet

        add reverb to your vocals

        How to Add Reverb to Your Instruments

        bb minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: Bb Minor

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    • Instrument Video
      • Instrument Video

        g minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor

        bb major

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: Bb Major

        What Is It Like Learning Guitar Later in Life?

        cello

        Cello Basics

        The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About

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

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

        c minor

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor

        The Problem All Pianists Need to Overcome (But Many Don’t Even Know About!)

        Piano Accompaniment Styles for 50 Great Songs

        eb major

        How to Play Clarinet Scales: Eb Major

        How to Develop Ease When Playing Piano

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  • Health
    • Health

      Can Guitar Playing Cause Carpal Tunnel?

      Whether you are a professional guitar player, play the guitar for fun, or are just beginning your guitar-playing journey with a passion to learn, music is a great outlet for relieving stress and expressing yourself. However, there are a few things you should keep in mind in relation to playing the guitar and maintaining your […]

      • Arthritis Sufferers Can Still Play Guitar with Rock-It Barre
      • Exploring Music Therapy as a Career
      • Non-Profit Launches #FightBackWithMusic Campaign to Raise Mental Health Awareness
      • Body Mapping: Preventing and Addressing Musicians’ Injuries
  • Instruments
    • Bass
      • Bass

        How to Play Slap Bass

        In order to play slap bass, a bass player must think like a drummer –that is, to hit the strings with the thumb to get the right tone, the wrist must rotate in the same way a drummer’s wrist does when playing the traditional, or jazz, grip.

        • How to Play Grooving Bass Lines
        • Victor Wooten Bass Jam
        • Breaking Into the Scene as a Professional Bass Player
        • Top 5 Bass Lines & How to Play Them
    • Guitar
      • Guitar

        What Is It Like Learning Guitar Later in Life?

        So you are thinking about learning guitar but you are not as young as you once were. You may have unanswered questions like, Am I too old? Will I have enough time? Will my fingers be dexterous enough to work the strings? Where do I start? What will I need? What will it cost to […]

        • The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About
        • Rock and roll legends sign guitar for auction in aid of stroke victim Jerry Donahue
        • 7 Tips for a Killer Guitar Solo
        • Arthritis Sufferers Can Still Play Guitar with Rock-It Barre
    • Drums
      • Drums

        earth celebration

        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.

        • Rich Redmond Interview
        • Roland Meinl: The Man Behind Meinl Percussion
        • A Guide to Tuning Drums
        • Choosing the Right Drumsticks
    • Strings
      • Strings

        mozart effect

        What’s in a Name: Is it a Violin or a Fiddle?

        Ask any violinist if there’s a difference between a violin and a fiddle, and they will say, “If I had a nickel every time somebody asked that!”

        • Innovative Music Competition for Piano and Violin Now Open
        • New book released on Writing Well for the Modern Harp
        • Famous people you may not know play(ed) the violin
        • Tips for Beginning Violinists
    • Keyboards
      • Keyboard

        Newly Released Casiotone Models Boast New Design, Comprehensive Features

        Casio America, Inc., recently announced that its new Casiotone CT-S300 and LK-S250 electronic keyboards are now available. Revamped to hit a high note with music lovers of all ages, these keyboards are ideal go-anywhere musical partners. Like the original Casiotone models from the 80s, the new CT-S300 and LK-S250 allow anyone to have fun making […]

        • As Easy As ABA: Understanding Sonata Allegro Form
        • Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 2
        • Teaching Jazz and Musical Creativity to the Classical Piano Student – Part 1
        • New piano music book released by internationally published pianist/composer/arranger
    • Woodwinds/Brass
      • Wind

        Trumpet review: Yamaha YTR-8310ZS a versatile instrument

        Yamaha YTR-8310ZS Bobby Shew Custom Z MSRP: $3,396.00   Packaging: On opening the carton, a cardboard tray contains plastic bags neatly enclosing valve oil, slide grease, polishing cloth, owners guide, leather tag, shoulder strap, and case divider. Beneath this, there’s another bag containing the elegant leather-covered, zippered two-trumpet case. The case has a full-length side […]

        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: G Minor
        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: Bb Major
        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: C Minor
        • How to Play Clarinet Scales: Eb Major
    • Vocal
      • Voice

        stage fright

        Singers – How to Ease Stage Fright

        “Stage fright” is the term for an excessive amount of pre-performance nerves. It’s an issue for all performers at times but can often be particularly strong for singers.

        • Singing Confidence – 8 Quick Tips
        • Looking After Your Voice – Quick Tips
        • Add Reverb to Your Vocals
        • 6 Beautiful Quotes on Singing to Boost Every Singer’s Confidence
    • Other Instruments
      • Other Instruments

        venova

        Grace Kelly Plays Yamaha’s Venova

        Yamaha’s latest wind instrument, the Venova, is compact, durable, and great for a saxophone sound on the go. Check out Grace Kelly’s demonstration!

        • Venova Jam Session
        • Ukuleles that Aren’t Ukuleles
        • Branching Out: 4 Fretted Instruments You May Want to Try
        • Banjo History Timeline
  • Gear
    • All Gear
      • All Gear

        Holiday Gift Guide 2019

        Connect to the Possibilities With the TriplePlay Connect controller and app, your guitar, and your imagination, you can create music, explore soundscapes, share, interact, and have fun. TriplePlay Connect is the bridge between your guitar and your iPad. Simply download the free TriplePlay Connect iOS app from the App Store and plug the cable into […]

        • Trumpet review: Yamaha YTR-8310ZS a versatile instrument
        • Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti
        • Newly Released Casiotone Models Boast New Design, Comprehensive Features
        • Fender Launches New App that Offers Immersive Playing Experience With Apple Music
    • Audio Recording
      • Audio Recording

        Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti

        The microphone cable remains one of the most popular cable types used in audio and video production. This is true for schools and churches as well as for recording studios and live performance production. While wireless microphones have eliminated the need for some mic cables, the growth in the use….

        • How to Add Reverb to Your Instruments
        • How Sound Travels Through an Analog Console
        • Understanding Microphone Polar Patterns
        • How to Mix Vocals in a Two-Track Instrumental
    • Live Sound
      • Live Sound

        Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti

        The microphone cable remains one of the most popular cable types used in audio and video production. This is true for schools and churches as well as for recording studios and live performance production. While wireless microphones have eliminated the need for some mic cables, the growth in the use….

        • Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions”
        • Guide to Guitar Pickups
        • How to Prepare a Sound System For a Gig
        • Zen and the Art of Acoustic Guitar Amplification, part 2
  • Music Theory
    • Music Theory

      Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions”

      Dave Sanborn, veteran saxophonist and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, Terrace […]

      • The No. 1 Thing Songwriting Guitarists Don’t Think About
      • The Importance of Chord Knowledge for Pianists
      • How Musicians Incorporate Artificial Intelligence into Their Songs
      • Transcription Errands – Chord Charts and the Nashville Number System
  • History
    • History

      imagine dragons

      Imagine Dragons: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College

      Dan Reynolds and Andrew Tolman started the band Imagine Dragons back in 2008 while attending Bringham University.

      • Coldplay: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
      • Piano History: What are the different types of pianos?
      • 10 Reasons ‘Abbey Road’ Is Still So Important 50 Years On
      • Queen: Inspiring Stories About Famous Musicians and Bands Who Started to Perform in College
  • Jazz Legend Charlie Parker Honored with Global Bird 100 Centennial Celebration
  • Newly Released Casiotone Models Boast New Design, Comprehensive Features
  • Innovative Music Competition for Piano and Violin Now Open
  • National Hug a Musician Day!
  • Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions”
  • Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide on December 21
  • Fender Launches New App that Offers Immersive Playing Experience With Apple Music
  • Rock and roll legends sign guitar for auction in aid of stroke victim Jerry Donahue

Category: Featured Article

Band Tips: How to Find Gigs

Featured Article, How To October 6, 2013August 12, 2014 Avery Galek 0 Comments

Where can we play? should be one of the first questions you answer as a band.

Laugh to the Music of Stephen Lynch

Featured Article, Guitar, Keyboards, Musician Profiles September 25, 2013May 31, 2019 Cherie Yurco 0 Comments

I was lucky enough to chat with Stephen Lynch as he passed through the area, and I had teh opportunity to ask him a few questions.

Make Music New York Keyboard Record

Make Music Day NY: A Record-Breaking Event

Featured Article, Guitar, Keyboards September 14, 2013October 27, 2014 Cherie Yurco 0 Comments

Ever since Aaron Friedman spearheaded the effort to bring Make Music to New York City in 2007, the organizers have tried to add something new every year. This year they broke the Guinness World Record for the largest electronic keyboard ensemble.

Keith Highland Pipe Band bagpipes

Highland Pipe Band Brings Scottish Tradition to Seattle

Drums, Featured Article September 11, 2013October 16, 2014 Jessica Novak 0 Comments

For most Americans, it would be an unusual treat to catch a highland pipe band. There’s nothing quite like the flurry of dancing feet, the humming bagpipes, and the fierce, precise drum patterns, all performed by players in full traditional uniforms.

Hearing loss

What Musicians Can Do About Hearing Loss

Audio Recording, Featured Article, Health, Strings September 10, 2013March 12, 2019 Making Music 1 Comment

Most musicians are aware of hearing protection, but what can they do about already damaged hearing? Can hearing aids be worn while making music?

mixcraft 6

Mixcraft 6 Vocal Studio: Affordable Home Recording Studio Software

Audio Recording, Featured Article, Gear, Keyboards, Teachers Resources September 4, 2013October 27, 2014 Todd Hobin 2 Comments

The Mixcraft 6 Vocal Studio is a cost-effective way to get started creating and recording your music

Enter to Win a Yamaha Keyboard

Featured Article, Instruments, Keyboards August 29, 2013March 12, 2019 Making Music 0 Comments
humidity

Protect Your Acoustic Guitars and Wooden Instruments from Humidity

Featured Article, Gear, Guitar, Instruments, Strings August 24, 2013March 12, 2019 Jason Borisoff 0 Comments

This time of year, it’s not so much the heat, but the humidity. In order to keep your wooden acoustic instrument playing and sounding great, it’s important to control the moisture in the wood.

Top Blues Albums montage

Top Blues Albums, by Instrument

Drums, Featured Article, Guitar, Keyboards August 20, 2013October 16, 2014 Freddy Villano 0 Comments

Every musician should have at least a basic understanding of the blues. Here’s a blues primer listing examples that best exemplify the blues for guitar, bass, drums, piano, vocals, and harmonica.

Shai Littlejohn lawyer singer

The Singing Lawyer

Featured Article, Musician Profiles August 12, 2013August 15, 2013 Cherie Yurco 0 Comments

“My dad kind of said, ‘You can do anything you want to do, after you go to law school.’”

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