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Whether we admit it or not, the guitar is an iconic part of music culture today. Rock n roll music without a guitar simply would not be rock music. Learn the difference between an acoustic and electric guitar in our latest blog.

Acoustic Guitars vs Electric Guitars In a way, we are all rock stars at heart. We have dreams of fame, glory, bright lights and an audience of thousands screaming our name and singing along as we croon on stage, then reveling in the prowess of a well-executed guitar solo that could make doves cry. Usually, we wake up at that point and....

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Drums require a shocking amount of specialized language to communicate, it can seem like so much gibberish if you are unfamiliar with the right terms. Learn more on our latest blog

Basic Terms and Lingo that all Drummers Should Know Let’s face it – music (especially musical notation) has a LOT of language dedicated to understanding how to perform it. Music requires a shocking amount of specialized language to communicate how to play what notes and when, at what pitch, volume, and rhythm, and depending on the instrument and ...

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Today, we’re breaking down the insurmountable-seeming wall between us and understanding one of the oldest instrument groups in the world – String Instruments

Types of String Instruments It’s the childhood dream of every person, that first time you see a guitar in real life and hear the wonderful melodies that echo forth from that gorgeous, timeless instrument: the dream of being a rock star. From there, it’s constant air guitar sessions when your favorite song comes on, and fev...

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When we talk about music, it’s hard not to think of its history. We can all appreciate the contributions of great artists like Johnny Cash, Jon Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, or David Bowie, but the full history of music and musical instruments themselves is something that often goes unmentioned when we talk about having a love of music. In fact, for many people, the history of musical instruments is something of a mystery, and we may find ourselves asking, ‘what was the first musical instrument’? Today, we are taking a dive into the ancient side of musical history, the first song, and the earliest musical notation.

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The First Musical Instrument - Over 60,000 Years Old! When we talk about music, it’s hard not to think of its history. We can all appreciate the contributions of great artists like Johnny Cash, Jon Lennon, Jimi Hendrix, or David Bowie, but the full history of music and musical instruments themselves is something that often goes unmentioned when we ta...