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Living the Freelance Life

There are many career options available to a musician who is skilled at their instrument; some folks create original material at home, some play in bands, others might choose to audition for orchestras or perhaps work in the pit for a show that travels the country. The type of work is as varied as the genres of music in which to work:...

The World of Sound Healing

In recent years, there has been a growing interest in exploring the therapeutic uses of sound. While this development is not exclusive to drums and percussion, the percussion industry has really stepped up to offer a wide array of instruments with sound therapy in mind.

Ohm Improvement: Get a Great Tube Tone Quietly at Home

Tube amplifiers. They’re warm, they’re often heavy, and they’re loud. All of this said, guitarists can’t seem to get enough of them, and the history is there to prove that....

Ukuleles for Songwriting

Ukuleles can be beneficial for beginners and advanced players, as it is a physically easy instrument to play. Writing songs on the ukulele frees your mind to be more creative and focus more on melodies and lyrics instead of focusing most of your mental energy on the physical chord changes and rhythmic patterns.

Things I Wish I Knew Then

A primer for beginner drummers.

8 Things You Need to Know Before Starting Music Lessons

Before you start your music education, there are 8 things you need to know before starting music lessons to make the most of your musical journey.

Songwriting

Songwriting is something anyone can do. For anyone involved in music, whether as the parent of a child playing an instrument or taking lessons, a student who loves music and wants an outlet, or as an undying passion that we live for every day, music is about expression.  Great writers are people who have something to say, and use their voice to contribute something.

Seven Exercises for Getting Past Writer's Block

You’ve got a case of songwriter’s block. We’ve all been there. It’s frustrating and disheartening, and to make things worse, it seems the harder you try, the more elusive creative ideas become.