want to do things and create music in a way that I have never done before. So, the newness of that has to be in place before I agree to working with anyone. From there, it’s about creating a new vocabulary sonically and yes, even musically. – Michael Whalen
The Roland KC-S keyboard cover protects your 61-note instrument from dust and debris when it’s not being used. The stretchy nylon fabric and integrated drawstring ensure a secure fit. Ideal for studio musicians, stage performers, schools, and more. Also available for 76- and 88-note keyboards.
Learning/playing music has been the biggest challenge of my life, but also the most joyful. I get a lot of satisfaction unraveling tunes that appeal to me. I feel compelled to discover why a song resonates, or how it invokes certain feelings of joy, melancholy, and longing. This doesn’t come easy to me, but if I can grab at least a basic understanding of what an artist is “saying”…
Enter below to win a Notepad-12FX small-format analog mixing console with USB I/O and lexicon effects. The giveaway is free to enter and runs until September 22. The Notepad-12FX 12-channel mixer makes it easy to get legendary Soundcraft sound for your music, podcasts or videos. The Notepad-12FX combines professional-grade analog components, renowned HARMAN digital signal […]
Making Music Mag visited with Christopher Ames at Guitar Center where he shares practical insights about distortion with the help of and Orange amplifier, a Marshall amplifier and a Les Paul.
Cymbals play an integral part of a drummer’s set up, and they are a significant investment. With a cymbal purchase, you will have to be completely confident that sound is right for you and your music. They cannot be altered or tuned in the way that drums can. So it’s imperative to invest in cymbals that will compliment the styles of music you play! In this guide I aim to provide as much information as I can about cymbals to help educate you on how to choose the perfect cymbals that are right for you, and what you need to consider when looking to invest in new cymbals.
When assembling your amplified setup, there are a lot of options. The best thing you can do is assess your needs and see which products best fit them. A lot of companies offer fully integrated systems, from pickups to preamps.
The Musicians Lifeline by Peter Erskine and Dave Black represents the combined opinions of the authors and their knowledge gained through their lives in music. In addition, the book includes advice from 150 of the best musicians — such as Gordon Goodwin, Nathan East, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gary Burton, Kenny Werner, […]
Excelcia Music Publishing recently launched its first Jazz Ensemble music release with 15 new and inspiring tunes from well-known composers as well as talented newcomers. Recognizing these unusual times, the release comes with the publisher’s state-of-the art digital catalog which provides unprecedented assistance to educators to listen, plan and select new jazz ensemble music, including features […]
A Class AB 20 Watt Guitar Amp in a pedal Packing all of the punch of the minuscule Micro Terror and Micro Dark amps into an even smaller pedal format, this Valve/Solid State hybrid amp brings 20 watts of Orange tone right onto your pedalboard. The Terror Stamp’s tiny footprint, 8/16 Ohm Speaker Output, fully […]