As musicians, we often overlook the mundane task of cleaning our instruments. We convince ourselves we will clean it after the next performance or training session. Every time you play your trumpet, your fingerprints and residue from your hands stay on your trumpet and eventually cause stains and other physical evidence of damage to your […]
Strap In: How to Wear a Guitar Strap for Comfort and Style
Going down the road of becoming a guitar player is one of the best decisions you'll ever make in your entire life. But before you dig into it and end up spending a fortune on countless guitars, amps, pedals, and other gadgets, there's first some basic stuff you'll need to learn. Aside from all the […]
Unlock Your Creativity: Expert Tips on How to Write a Song on Guitar
The very point of playing an instrument is to have a new tool for expression. Aside from just performing music, some beginner guitar players dream about making their own stuff. However, this might not be that simple and there are a few things one should be informed about before attempting to write their own music. […]
Beginner's Guide: How to Clean a Harmonica
The harmonica has to be one of the most fun instruments to play. First, it's small and compact, meaning that you can take it anywhere with you and jam. It's also fairly simple to learn a few simple songs, making it attractive for beginners. However, it is a wind instrument, meaning that you need to […]
Mastering Sound: How to Tune an Electric Guitar for Perfect Performance
A well-tuned guitar is a good-sounding guitar. In fact, learning how to tune an electric guitar is crucial to good guitar playing. If you’re buying a guitar from a shop, there’s a good chance the shop assistant will tune it then and there for you. You’ll have a good week or so of the guitar […]
How to Clean a Flute: An Essential Guide for Every Player
The flute is a precious instrument that requires regular care. Not only is it expensive, it collects moisture, and it's also made of metals that tarnish. Over time, it will become hard to play, and you'll be more likely to give up. Fear not, however, because you have all the power and tools to make […]
Unlock Your Voice: Essential Guide on How to Teach Yourself to Sing
Learning how to sing seems like a pretty simple task. After all, all you need is your voice, some spare time, and a little bit of patience, right? Well, things are far from being that simple. Your voice box, also known as the larynx, is essentially an instrument. The only problem is that you can't […]
Essential Advice on How to Recording Music at Home
For most of the twentieth century, a home recording studio was the preserve of the rich and famous. But as the sequencing software of the 1980s’ and 1990s became more advanced, the possibility of creating your own studio seemed more and more possible. Today, whilst the most expensive audio recording kit can still be found […]
How to Soundproof a Room Cheaply: Two Key Principles
Once we’ve started to set up our home recording studio, it becomes quickly apparent just how much background sound is generated. There can be multiple sources, whether it’s outside traffic, air conditioning, creaking floorboards or other people moving about the house. Most home recording software, such as Fruity Loops, Pro-Tools or Logic Pro, will come […]