The piccolo is a popular woodwind instrument designed, essentially, as a half-sized flute. Thanks to its higher register, It has become a mainstay in concert bands and orchestras. Since piccolo is so widely accepted, there are plenty of options for student, intermediate and professional piccolo players. This isn’t only true of individual instruments but also…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) acoustic guitar and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person guitar lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to video tutoring and…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the mandolin and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person mandolin lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the violin and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person violin lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
The marimba is a popular tuned percussion instrument commonly used in solo performances, orchestras, marching bands, jazz bands and more. Being such a beloved and accepted instrument, there are now a variety of marimba makers and brands to choose from. With such a wide variety of marimbas on the market, knowing the top brands is…
Affiliate marketing is one of the most popular methods of generating passive income online. As music producers, we can tap into this growing opportunity to earn some extra cash (or even a full-time income) as we establish our careers in music. Whether you promote hardware, software, sample packs, courses, or anything else related to music…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the banjo and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person banjo lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
Timpani are percussion instruments common in concert bands, marching bands, orchestras, and select pop and rock ensembles. Though there are different types of timpano, the common type is the pedal timpano, which can be tuned to the appropriate note by way of a foot pedal. Because timpanists generally play multiple timpano, the plural term “timpani” is typically…
Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) how to play the cello and understand music more generally. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person cello lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online. Note that by “resources,” I’m not only referring to…
The double bass (often referred to as “upright bass,” “standup bass,” or simply as “bass”) is the largest and lowest-pitched practical string instrument in the modern orchestra. The instrument is commonplace in orchestras, chamber music groups such as string quartets and solo performances. Bass is also popular in many other musical genres, including, but not…
The harp is a remarkably versatile string instrument with a wide variety of build styles, namely lever harps and pedal harps. As solo instruments, parts of orchestras and everything in between, harps are played around the world in numerous musical styles. Because the harp is such a popular instrument, it makes perfect sense that there…
Since the first magnetic guitar pickup was developed, pickups have come a long way. Nowadays, pickups come with different designs and functionalities, each supplying a unique voice to a given electric guitar. One of those pickups is the P90. But what exactly is a P90 pickup? What are P90 pickups, and how do they work?…
