Music is a universal language. For a lot of people, just listening to their favorite songs on a bad day can pull them away from a funk. Others have an easier time communicating their feelings through music, when they can’t … Read more
Drums are notoriously difficult to mic. There’s just a lot more sonic action going on inside a drum than in most other instruments, and they create a layering of harmonic overtones with every note. This helps the drums sound good … Read more
Few companies have been able to offer a wide variety of high quality musical products. But when it comes to digital pianos and keyboards, Roland Corporation has time and again come out with top models that musicians are proud to own. … Read more
If you’re a gigging musician or if you want the ability to jam on the piano with others, you need a good portable keyboard or stage piano. Acoustic pianos or console-style digital pianos are great for practicing in your living … Read more
If you’re looking for a top notch digital piano or electronic keyboard, the Korg brand is a great place to start. Korg digital pianos are generally slim with sleek, attractive designs. They are simple to use, they’re portable and they … Read more
If you’re just getting started recording your music or performing live, you may not want to spend a ton of money on a microphone. And if you’re serious about recording music, you need a well-rounded studio with a well-stocked microphone locker. The most common type of microphone in studios is the condenser microphone. But the…
If you are looking to find a good cheap keyboard piano to fit your lifestyle you are in good company. Playing the piano has many researched benefits such as stimulating the brain, improving memory, promoting happiness, and many others. Sometimes … Read more
Whether you’re playing live or recording in the studio, it’s important to have a microphone that can give you a clear and accurate representation of your lyrics. The problem is that there are thousands of great vocal microphones to fit … Read more
In the digital piano world, Kawai is one of those brands that truly stands out from the crowd. Kawai digital and acoustic pianos are known for their quality, and have received over 40 awards for excellence in craftsmanship and design … Read more
There are many great digital keyboards out there today. However, the prevailing view is that they are not and never will be as good as an old-school wood-and-glue acoustic piano. That may have been true in the past, but today’s digital … Read more
Let’s face it, we can’t all afford to start off with a multi-million dollar studio or a live sound rig worthy of Carnegie Hall. As much as we all dream of owning boutique and high-end microphones, it’s not always realistic … Read more
As recording technology continues to become more affordable, gaining access to high-quality condenser microphones is easier than ever. Brands like Neumann, Audio-Technica, AKG, and MXL are releasing quality mics at prices we couldn’t have imagined ten years ago. The problem … Read more
Learning how to play guitar or how to further develop your skills is anything but easy. Thankfully, we live in an age where information is readily available and abundant. You probably already know about a whole lot of great sites … Read more
The piano is undoubtedly one of the most enjoyable musical instruments to play. Whether you are a hobbyist or a professional, you can never get bored sitting and churning out a tune or two. But you need to have a … Read more
As musicians we are always searching for inspiration and for ways to refine our craft. But it can be a challenge to find that not only inspires us, but is also accurate and fun to read. These 29 piano bloggers … Read more
For some of us, the idea of a digital piano takes us back in the day to those old keyboards that were more toys than actual instruments. It was only a matter time before one or two (or several) of … Read more
It takes a lot of practice to really get to the top of your game playing the piano. But if you live in an apartment or share a home with other people, you may not be able to practice whenever … Read more
There’s tons of technical information out there about all the different digital keyboard-type instruments, and it can be very helpful to understand the differences between them. Many things should factor into your buying decision, including the type of sound and … Read more
So you’re in the market for a new digital piano. Maybe you’re just starting out and are looking for a good keyboard to learn on. Or you play piano but don’t have easy access to one. Or maybe you’ve been … Read more