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Choosing the best keyboard for your kids.

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Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra

Give your child the opportunity of a lifetime.

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Seven Ways to Become a Better Guitar Player

Setting your sights on higher ground.

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Elton John’s Million Dollar Piano

It’s one of the world’s most recognizable instruments … and it’s not for sale.

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10 Essential Albums to Own on Vinyl

Delivering a magic that you just can’t get from streaming.

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Music and Streaming

10 Great Songs to Add to Your Study Playlist

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What Is a Concertmaster?

Spotlight on the THR Remote App

Digital Pianos, Parents, Portable

Back To School!

Eight Great Tips for Learning Guitar

A Bassist’s Guide to Reading Sheet Music and Tablature

Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra

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Top 10 Labor Day Songs

Celebrating the American workingmen and workingwomen.

Brand, Creativity

Moonlanding: The Soundtrack to an Era

Look up into the skies and dream whatever you want to dream.

Artists, Strings Artists

Dare to be Different: Black Violin

Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.

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The Brass Family, Explained

An overview of brass instruments and how they work.

What are the Different Kinds of Tubas?

Here’s what makes each one special.

The Woodwind Family, Explained

An overview of woodwind instruments and how they work.

Keyboard How-to

The Basics Of Piano Keyboard Fingering

Here’s how to make your playing smooth and fluid.

What’s the Difference Between Soprano, Alto, Tenor and Baritone Saxophones?

They’re similar … but also very distinct.

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Digital Pianos, Parents, Portable

Back To School!

As the sounds and fun of summer fade into memories, we parents start focusing on getting our kids ready for school. New clothes, school supplies and thoughts of activities to sign them up for are all part of the mix. As you make these preparations, don’t forget to think about getting your children involved, or re-committed, to studying music and playing an instrument. Research shows that playin…

Artists, Keyboard Artists

The Timeless Connection

Jackie Miclau on how music brings people together.

What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?

A guide to selecting optimum piano size.

Acoustic Pianos

Here’s What to Look for When Shopping for an Acoustic Piano

Craftsmanship and innovation in perfect harmony.

Guitars & Bass

Spotlight on the THR Remote App

Upgrade your THR for zero dollars.

Eight Great Tips for Learning Guitar

Here’s how to start your journey.

A Bassist’s Guide to Reading Sheet Music and Tablature

It’s easier than you think.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Reading Sheet Music and Tablature

Joining the dots.

Acoustic Guitars

The Joy of Playing Guitar Outdoors

Let freedom ring.

How To Think Like Your Bass Heroes But Sound Like Yourself

Imitate, then innovate your way to greatness.

Audio

Residential, Commercial and Resimercial Audio Installations

Professional audio installers know that no two configurations are the same. Up until the past few years, however, most installations have fallen into one of two categories: residential and commerci…

Four Benefits of Having a Professional Do Your Home Theater Installation

An expert will save you time, stress and in the long run, probably money too.

Five Tips to Get the Best Audio on Outdoor Movie Night

How to make your backyard theater sound more like an indoor cinema.

Music and Streaming

YH-L700A Headphones 3D Sound Field Technology

Bringing an immersive 3D listening experience to a head near you.

Drums & Percussion

Five Questions to Ask When Choosing Drum Hardware

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

Pulse Percussion and WGI Behind the Scenes

Stage Drums, Studio Drums

Drums on the Go: Essential Travel Gear

Buying Your First Drum Set

Teaching Mallet Percussion with the YX-1030PR Tabletop Xylophone

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Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Woodwinds

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…

Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Woodwinds

Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.

Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Students, Woodwinds

Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

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

Seven Songs That Feature the Oboe

Think you’ve never heard an oboe before? Think again.

Pro Audio

Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 2

How to find and solve problems in your PA system.

A History of Yamaha Studio Reference Monitors

Live Sound Troubleshooting Tips, Part 1

Simple Stereo Miking Techniques

What Is Loudness?

Strings

Five Benefits of Joining School Orchestra

Give your child the opportunity of a lifetime.

Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Woodwinds

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

The pros and cons to renting versus buying.

Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Woodwinds

Back to School: A Parent’s Guide to Renting and Buying Musical Instruments, Part 1

How to get your child started on their musical journey.

Artists, Strings Artists

Dare to be Different: Black Violin

Challenging stereotypes with a unique blend of classical and hip hop.

Acoustic Strings, Brass, Parents, Students, Woodwinds

Back to School: Band and Orchestra Instruments for Beginners

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

Acoustic Strings

Five Things You May Not Know About String Instruments

From violin to viola to cello … bass not included.

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