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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…

    What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

    A guide to selecting optimum piano size.

    Buying Your First Digital Keyboard

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    Guitars & Bass

    How To Think Like Your Bass Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

    Imitate, then innovate your way to greatness.

    Why Does Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Different in Different Rooms?

    It’s all about the sound waves emanating from your instrument.

    Summer School: How to Play Chords and Double-Stops on Bass

    Explore new sounds by playing two or three notes at once.

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    Five Tips to Get the Best Audio on Outdoor Movie Night

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    How to Mount Outdoor Speakers

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    What Is an Integrated Amplifier?

    There’s more to great Hi-Fi than having a great record collection.

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    Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Drum Hardware

    These are the factors that go into making the right selection.

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    Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 2

    In Part 1 of this two-part posting, we discussed the benefits of playing a musical instrument and…

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    Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 2

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    Dare to be Different: Black Violin

    Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.
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    Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

    Here are some of the best woodwind, brass and string instruments for those starting out.

    Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

    From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.

    Yes, You Can Play Classical on an Electric Violin!

    How to become a one-person chamber ensemble.

    How to Restring a Violin

    It’s not as hard as you may think.

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