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How to Make it as a Touring Musician: Sleepmakeswaves Tells All
If you’re an aspiring guitarist, you’re going to want to get to know the instrumental post-rock quartet sleepmakeswaves. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, the band kicks off their United States tour...
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Mastering Lead Guitar: Arpeggios for Beginners
When you’re learning guitar, you will come across different tricks you can add to your playing to add some flavor to your music. Here, Philadelphia, PA guitar instructor Bernard M. teaches you how to...
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A Look Back: 6 Major Milestones in Guitar History [Infographic]
When you’re learning guitar it’s important to learn a little bit about the instrument’s origins. From the early designs to amplification and the story of rock “n” roll, here’s a look back at guitar...
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Guitar Theory: Your Secret Weapon
When you’re learning guitar, make sure you don’t shy away from learning music theory. While it may seem complex to a beginner, it will help you take your playing to a whole new level. Here, Chicago,...
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6 Reasons Learning Violin is Hard and What You Can Do to Succeed
Many beginner violinists wonder “is it hard to learn violin?” While learning violin can be challenging, it’s definitely NOT an unattainable goal. Here Brooklyn, NY music teacher Julie P. explains why...
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Video: Nick Jonas “Close” Guitar Tutorial
Nick Jonas may have taken some flack lately after a guitar solo gone wrong at the ACM Awards, but don’t let that fool you, the young musician is a very talented guitarist. In this guitar tutorial,...
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13 Super Effective Ways to Motivate Your Child to Practice Music
So your son or daughter has just started music lessons. You’ve found a kind, knowledgeable teacher, set up a practice space, and bought an instrument. There comes a point in time, however, when your...
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How to Play Jazz Guitar Scales | 10 Scales Every Guitarist Should Know
You don’t have to be a big jazz fan to boost your guitar skills with some jazz techniques. In this guest post, Matt Warnock from mattwarnockguitar.com teaches you 10 must-know jazz guitar scales....
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How to Play Guitar Like Prince | A Tribute to a Music Legend
The world was stunned on Thursday morning when news broke that music legend Prince had died at the age of 57. Fans, celebrities, and fellow musicians took to Twitter to share their reactions,...
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How to Play Violin Pain Free: 11 Easy Tweaks to Reduce Shoulder, Neck, and...
Do you experience pain or discomfort when you play violin? Here, Portland, OR violin instructor Naomi Cherie S. shares her tips to teach you how to play violin pain free… If you’ve been playing violin...
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Mother’s Day Music: 5 Guitar Songs to Play for Mom
Mother’s Day is a day to show appreciation to the special woman who raised you. But flowers and traditional gifts aren’t the only way to show your mom you love her. Here, guitar instructor Matt. K has...
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The Ultimate List of Violin Solos [Video Tutorials]
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced violinist, it’s important to be armed with a number of solo pieces to play. Here, violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. put together an in-depth guide to violin solos...
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The Interleaving Method: A New and Improved Way to Practice Guitar
When you’re learning guitar, it’s essential to practice between lessons. But a long guitar practice can be overwhelming and exhausting, and sometimes, it can even be counterproductive! We’re not...
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Product Review: Master Your Violin Bow Hold With Bow Hold Buddies
Are you struggling with your violin bow hold? While it’s one of the most important aspects of your technique, it can be a challenge for new violin players. Here, violin teacher Naomi Cherie S. reviews...
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Play Like the Pros: 6 Techniques You Can Learn From Famous Violinists
Don’t just watch your favorite famous violinists, learn from them! Here, music instructor Julie P. shows you the violin techniques you can learn from watching famous violinists… You have probably seen...
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The 5 Best Websites for Guitar News and Gear Reviews
Part of learning to play guitar is staying up to date on current events, gear, and industry news. To help you stay in the loop, guitar instructor Matt K. has put together a list of his go-to websites...
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Pinspiration: 13 Fantastic Pinterest Boards to Help You Learn Violin
Believe it or not, Pinterest is one of the best online resources for all things violin! From pictures, charts, and tutorials, to infographics, how-to guides, and video lessons, it’s an amazing place...
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I Tried an Online Guitar Class and Here’s What Happened…
Have you ever wondered if you can really learn guitar online? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to try an online class but weren’t sure if it was right for you. Check out this video testimonial and find...
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Step Up Your Game: 4 Alternate Guitar Tunings for Beginners
Whether you just started guitar lessons or you’ve been playing for a while, you may be itching to learn some new songs and take on some new challenges. You might be wondering: where can I go from...
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How to Say “I Love You” Around the World
Love is a universal emotion shared between people all over the world. Nothing is sweeter than hearing the words “I love you” from someone special. While the feeling of love is universal, every culture...
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