The Benefits of Music Education for Children
When Greek philosopher Plato said that music gives “wings to the mind”, he may have had a point. There is a growing body of evidence suggesting that music education can …
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What Instrument Should I Learn? Discover The Right One For You
What Instrument Should I Learn? Discover The Right One For You If you’re at a point in your life where you’re thinking about learning a new instrument – or you’re …
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27 Homemade Musical Instruments to Make With Your Kids (Using Recycled Materials)
Looking for some creative ways to entertain and inspire children using music that teaches them a bit about greener living in the process? If so, you’ll love this. We’ve put …
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Best Sounds for Getting Things Done
It’s widely recognized that listening to music can have hugely positive effects. It’s important, however, to match the type of music with the activity. Like a matching, a good wine …
Essential Social Media Tips for Savvy Musos
Social media is a crucial channel for any aspiring musician, but unless you have a label doing it all for you, you’re going to need to roll up your sleeves …
First Gig: Dos and Don’ts
So, you’ve been rehearsing with your bandmates for several weeks now, you have a set together and are finally feeling ready to start gigging. But what can you do to …
Home Recording Studio – How to Set One Up on The Cheap
Once you’ve written a song or two, or even if you just some rough ideas, you’ll want a way to record them. While there are some great digital multi-track recorders …
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Social Media Marketing for Musicians
I get it. You’re a musician and want to be writing songs and making music, not messing about tweeting, posting, vlogging or any of that nonsense. But here’s the truth: …
What’s the Easiest Instrument to Learn? (For Adults & Children)
Learning a musical instrument is one of the best decisions you can make, but how do you know which one is right for you? Well, it comes down to three …
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What’s the Most Popular Slang for Guitar?
The world of guitars has a load of trendy words and phrases that ‘people in the know’ use. If you’re new to playing guitar, it’s worth understanding what these terms …
How to Write a Song – 7 Simple Steps to Creating Your First Tune
Many people think that writing songs is really hard, or only for ultra-talented musicians. The reality is that anyone can one, you need to have learned an instrument to a …
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Best Guitarist of All Time? Here’s Our Top Contenders
In this article, we tackle that most explosive of subjects, who is the best guitarist to ever live? Controversially, we’re not going to say who we think the best guitarist …
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