No athlete would think about playing a sport without warming up first. The same applies for musicians, so follow these 5 Warm-Up Rudiments for Drums…
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4 Strategies for Teaching Adults That Every Music Teacher Should Know
A good music teacher knows instructing children is very different from adults. Here are 4 Strategies for Teaching Adults That Every Music Teacher Should Know
How to Play in a Jam Session
Jam sessions come in all shapes and sizes, from siblings belting out pop hits to sit-ins at a jazz club or Irish pub. Good jams are all about having fun and building camaraderie, and a beginner should be welcome to join in.
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.
9 Tips to Rock Open Mic
For the totally fresh player, Open mic can be a daunting experience. Here are 9 tips to rock open mic so you will be prepared to take the stage and get the most out of the experience.
Learn the Circle of Fourths
The January/February 2015 issue of Making Music revealed the magic of the circle of fifths—a visual way to learn the sharps and flats in each key signature, as well as the relationships between different keys. The circle of fifths is created by arranging pitches in intervals of ascending fifths, in a clock-like pattern. However, some […]
The Home Recording Handbook
The Home Recording Handbook will show you how to use affordable equipment to make high quality recordings and covers the whole process from start to finish.
5 Good Reasons to Sing As You Improvise
It may be a little slow at first, but soon enough you’ll understand why it’s so useful. Here are 5 good reasons to sing as your improvise.
9 Steps to Stylize a Song
Here are 9 steps to stylize a song. As you implement some of these ideas, you will begin to develop your own “style.”