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The Timeless Connection

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Pianos & Keyboards

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The Timeless Connection

“I have always used music to communicate and connect with people. My personality is kind of shy so I’ve always struggled to express myself, but when I play music, I feel like I can be 100% me.” So says Jackie Miclau, keyboardist in indie rock band Mt. Joy. After nearly a decade of touring and recording three critically acclaimed albums (2018’s Mt. Joy, 2020’s Rearrange Us, and 2022’s Orange Blo…

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Guitars & Bass

A Bassist’s Guide to Playing Guitar, Part 1

Here’s how to make the transition go smoothly.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Playing Bass

How to transfer your skills from the six-string to the four- (or five-) string.

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2

Advanced techniques for swapping out chords.

A Guitarists’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 2: Beyond Diatonic

Secondary dominants, modal interchange and tritone subs.

A Bassist’s Guide to Chord Substitutions, Part 1

How to keep things interesting by swapping out chords.
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NAMM 2025 Yamaha Guitars Recap

Three days of music, friendship and gear.

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10 Best Baseball Songs

You know it’s spring when baseball season begins. Time to begin enjoying those peanuts, caramel popcorn and the crack of the ball on the bat with these 10 beloved songs about America’s Pastime. 1. …

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Pulse Percussion and WGI Behind the Scenes

Pushing the envelope of achievement.
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Drums on the Go: Essential Travel Gear

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Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

You might think you’ve never heard an oboe before — but chances are, you probably actually have! …
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Strings

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Cellos Rock!

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It’s not just a matter of size.

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