There is an old musician's joke: how do you get to Carnegie Hall? Practice, practice, practice. While there is a lot of truth to this, practicing smarter instead of harder will help you get more benefit from the practice and enable you to use the limited practice time you have more efficiently. The following singing […]

A more lightweight and space-saving counterpart to the standard acoustic piano, the best electronic keyboard is a great and often affordable option for beginners or dedicated musicians. Some are even portable, or easy to rest on your lap if you prefer to be more comfortable as you play. An electronic keyboard will obviously not be […]

On the surface it may seem that strumming your guitar is simply moving your pick up and down the strings to make sound. However, the techniques required to strum a guitar correctly are a turning point. This is where someone tinkering with the guitar can transition his/herself into a practicing musician. It only takes some attention to […]

image source: pexels ​ Are you sick of your guitar always sounding out of tune? We guitarists know how you feel. Tuning issues can make playing the guitar a frustrating activity, especially if you have to battle with pitch issues while rocking out in a live setting. For this reason, it's important to have a reliable […]

Image from Amazon In Mozart's time, the piano was considered the king of instruments. Back then, a king needed a throne. The piano was no small instrument, and to get great sound out of it, you also had to have a lot of money. Fortunately, piano technology has advanced quite a bit since Mozart was […]

Image from Pixabay Are you working up the courage to audition for a singing role? Whether it's in theater, for a record contract, or for a competition show, like American Idol, the song you pick is critical. So, what are some good audition songs that will leave the best first impressions? Honestly, it depends. Picking […]

image source: Freepik Good habits take time to develop. Learning how to hold a guitar the right way is no exception. It is especially important for the budding guitar player to develop good habits that will enhance and help to speed up learning and prevent injury. ​ Often in our haste to learn how to […]

Things every musician should know about music career growth, creating opportunities, and competitive advantage The music industry doesn’t look to sell great music or even great musicians They look for the most profitable image. It takes a long time. You may want to work a day job so you can afford your expenses and work […]

Whether you're a professional musician or you're just learning, staying on rhythm is of critical importance. However, with so much going on, from concentrating on your own playing to reading music in front of you, you may not be able to count out the beat in your head. This is where a metronome can come […]

One of the most important parts of taking care of your instrument is making sure that its strings are of high quality and in good condition. Having high quality guitar strings not only helps your instrument sound better, but it helps it remain in good condition for a long period. Whether you’re just starting out […]

Music is everywhere, and we all have the ability to connect to it in a visceral, emotional way. For the uninitiated, however, reading and understanding music on an intellectual level might seem like a task for… someone else. Like most other skills, learning how to read piano sheet music takes dedication and a fundamental understanding […]

When you're first learning to play guitar, sometimes you need a little extra motivation to keep practicing. Your fingertips are sore, your fingers don't seem to want to bend in the right place at the right time and practicing chords on their own is just not that rewarding. You want to play real music, not […]