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How to Overcome Inhibitions and Improvise
Improvisation is the art of creating music on the spot and without preparation. It’s commonly seen in jazz or blues music where musicians routinely improvise solos or melody lines.
Your Guide to Understanding the Jazz Language
This guide will help you understand the fundamental building blocks of a jazz piece a bit better, as you enter the world of jazz and understanding the jazz language.
Essential Italian Dictionary for Musicians
Print out this Italian dictionary in your instrument case or music bag as a helpful cheat-sheet to refer to when you’re lost in translation.
How to Buy an Acoustic Guitar
Great acoustic guitars have character and, if you’re lucky, the guitar you buy will become a cherished heirloom. But finding this heirloom may take patience, perseverance, and plenty of shopping around. It’s important to look for a guitar that is just the right match for you.
A Beginner’s Guide to Master Sight-Reading in 7 Easy Steps
Sight reading is the ability to take a page of music you’ve never seen before and play it in time and with the correct notes and expression. That doesn’t mean it’s easy or everyone would do it. Lucky for you, Making Music is here to help with our handy guide to master sight-reading and all in 7 simple steps!
Is it Too Late To Learn Piano?
Many adults are afraid it’s too late to learn piano or any instrument for that matter, but rest assured, it isn’t and here’s why it’s never too late.
A Beginner’s Guide to Learning Harmonica
A wonderful Beginners’ Guide to Learning Harmonica with a easy-to-read graph so you don’t need to read paragraphs of texts to understand the basics.
Step Into the Studio: A First-Timer’s Guide to Professional Recording
Whatever the reasons, the process of selecting a studio and preparing for your first recording session can be a bit intimidating. That is exactly why a first-timer’s guide to professional recording is necessary.
11 Tips for Improving Hand Coordination & Muscle Memory
Coordination is tricky to master, practice certainly helps, which is exactly why you should listen to these tips for improving hand coordination.