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Studio & recording

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The 5 best audio interfaces in 2025 for beginners and pros

Nowadays, it’s easier than ever to record music. Nearly every audio interface available has the capability to capture sound at the same quality of professional-grade consoles. While this isn’t to say that all interfaces are created equal, high-quality units are more accessible than ever.

Guitars & basses

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The 6 best guitar amps for beginners to buy in 2025

You know how it is: you have just bought your first guitar and barely managed to sort through all the superabundant options on the market, and pick the right one. The same thing is expected to happen when buying your first guitar amplifier, right?

easy guitar songs for beginners

Top 12 best easy guitar songs to learn for beginners

Easy guitar songs might seem like wishful thinking when you first pick up a guitar. Everyone takes the same path of bum notes and sore fingers. But, all is not lost; stick with it because we have some amazing beginner guitar songs to get you playing in no time.

Singing & songwriting

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How to write a song in 12 steps from start to finish

There’s no doubt that there’s never been an easier time in our history to write, record, and release music than right now.

While this is beautiful in more ways than I can say, the problem that comes with this new territory is that the music world has become oversaturated.

An overabundance of new songs are being uploaded every single day making it difficult for an emerging artist to be heard above the noise.

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The 8 achievable steps to teach yourself to sing better

Everyone wants to sing better. The better command you have of your voice as an instrument the more enjoyable the act of singing can be.

In this article, I will guide you through achievable steps you can take to further develop your singing voice and enjoy the process!

Drums

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The 5 best beginner drum sets to buy under $500 and $1000 in 2025

Choosing your first drum set is a choice that will impact the rest of your drumming journey. Drumming is fun, and the experience is greatly enhanced when jamming on a proper instrument. I have compiled a list of the best beginner drum sets for anyone getting into the hobby.

easy drum songs for beginners

The 16 best EASY songs for beginner drummers

Some of the biggest hits through the ages are the easiest to play on the drums. This can be seen through the lens of a musician noticing very similar concepts between the hits.

Latest posts

The 8 best guitar brands in 2025, acoustic and electric

It’s 2025, and we’re in the golden age of guitar manufacturing. From high-end boutique makers to historically significant brands and affordable options, this guide covers everything you need to make an informed, educated decision as a consumer.

Top 7 reasons why learning to play guitar is hard – made easy

Every new endeavor is challenging, there’s no doubt about that. However, everything gets easier with time. Just think how hard it would be to learn a new language, and then take stock of how much you have mastered your native tongue.

By the same token, if you put your work in – in the form of small digestible chunks – you will get much better at playing guitar in no time.

Top 7 famous singers who overcame early-career struggles

All commercially successful singers have had many improvements to make in their skills at the beginning of their careers.

The concept of putting in 10,000 hours of work to master a skill, popularized by Malcolm Gladwell in his book Outliers, is a general guideline for artists. The time required can vary among individuals, but consistent practice is crucial for skill development.