The battle of digital audio formats for both music and recordings continues. Two of the most popular audio file types are WAV and MP3. However, there’s often much confusion surrounding the benefits and drawbacks of each audio format. Which is better for music? What about recordings? Which is a better digital audio format, MP3 or…
In the world of hi-fi audio and audio production, data compression is one of the most important metrics used by listeners and creators to denote the quality of their audio files. How does digital audio data compression work? Audio data compression works by removing bits from a digital audio file to reduce its size. Lossy…
The cello is an essential instrument of many orchestras, string and chamber ensembles and even finds itself in genres such as rock, pop, metal and more. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play the cello and practicing/playing regularly. You could be wondering whether it’s worth bowing your first cello,…
The bass guitar is one of the most popular musical instruments in the world, spanning nearly every genre of music. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play bass guitar and practicing/playing regularly. Whether you’re playing your first note or making a living playing the bass, I hope to inspire…
The violin is a popular string instrument with a beautiful range of tones, widely accepted in orchestral and folk music genres, along with many more musical styles. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play violin and practicing/playing regularly. You could be wondering if it’s worth picking up a violin…
The clarinet is a well-known, beautiful-sounding woodwind instrument, a staple in orchestral ensembles and a notable element of some jazz and folk music. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play clarinet and practicing/playing regularly. Perhaps you’re debating whether to try out the clarinet for the first time, or maybe…
The trombone is a unique brass instrument and has become commonplace in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, funk, classical, marching band and pop. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play the trombone and practicing/playing regularly. Whether you’re an absolute beginner looking to learn the trombone from scratch…
The synthesizer is perhaps the most versatile, interesting, creative and expressive musical instrument in the world. Synthesizers range wildly in their construction and abilities, and they’re virtually unlimited in the sounds they can produce. In addition to such vast musical and sound design capabilities, there are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how…
Although playing the piano can be music to your ears, it is not always that way for your neighbours – especially if you need to do a lot of repetitive practice. But don’t worry; we’ve compiled some of the top ways to quiet your piano to help you practice without disturbing those around you. There…
The piano is one of the most beautiful and beloved musical instruments in the world. In addition to its unmatched musical potential, there are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play piano and practicing/playing regularly. Whether you’re pressing your first keys or performing for sold-out theatres, I hope to inspire you…
Drums and percussion instruments are the world’s oldest and most widespread instruments. They are found in all cultures and nearly all genres of music. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play the drums and practicing/playing regularly. In this article, we’ll focus mostly on the benefits to be gained from…
The trumpet is a well-respected and popular choice in a variety of musical genres, including jazz, funk, classical, marching band, rock and pop. There are a surprising number of benefits associated with learning how to play the trumpet and practicing/playing regularly. You may be a complete novice, deciding whether to pick up a trumpet for…
