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3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…

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Jimmy Page Tricked You: Why You're Playing "Stairway to Heaven" Wrong—and How to Fix It

I know what you’re thinking: “I can already play that perfectly well, thank you very much!” And, of course, you can. You’ve got the intro and verse rhythm

10 Shocking Benefits of Listening to Classical Music [Infographic]

Chances are you’ve heard that there are several benefits of listening to classical music. But is there any actual truth behind this statement? According to numerous studies, there absolutely is. Th…

Do All Musicians Need to Learn Sheet Music?

Reading sheet music is one of the most difficult aspects of studying music. Music performance has many characteristics similar to spoken languages like

How to Choose Sheet Music for Piano Students

Finding appropriate sheet music for piano students can prove challenging. Read about our three skill areas to consider when choosing arrangements.

How to Read Sheet Music: Step-by-Step Instructions

Have you always wondered how to read sheet music? Channel your inner musician with these simple, easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions.

Playing by Ear: 5 Reasons Why Reading Sheet Music Is Still Important

Musicians who play by ear are rarer than you'd think. While singers only ever sing one note at a time, instrumentalists must figure out chords and complex rhythms, which requires a very gifted ear. Of

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If you can turn an excuse into challenge, you'll be one step closer to achieving your music career goals.

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Writing For An Audience Of One, Or One Million? Disc Makers Blog

If you're hoping to land a cut, there's one listener who definitely must connect with your song: the artist you're pitching to. That's your first listener, the one who will hear it before the masses.

Four Good Reasons to Start a Musician Blog

Facebook and Twitter are prominent in music marketing, but maintaining a musician blog offers promotional opportunities you should take into consideration.

Are You Ready To Produce And Promote A Podcast? Disc Makers Blog

Preparing to produce a podcast to build your brand and promote your music? This post can help you think through the basics of creation and promotion.

Are You Ready To Return To The Recording Studio? Disc Makers Blog

A return to regular activities might mean you'll be stepping into a recording studio for the first time in months. Keep these tips in mind.

Which Marvel Characters Are You In The Streets And Sheets?

Kirsty Young steps back from Desert Island Discs due to illness

Kirsty Young is to step down from Desert Island Discs for several months after being diagnosed with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.

Are You Ready To Hire A Music Manager? Disc Makers Blog

Bobby Borg gives advice about personal music managers and reviews what managers do, when to look for one, and where to look for one.

The Fast & Foolproof Way to Learn Flute Notes [Beginners’ Cheat Sheets]

Looking for a quick and easy way to learn flute notes for beginners? As you start to become more familiar with the flute, you’ll naturally become curious about learning more notes. In the beginning…

How to Record Djent in Your Home Studio

It's a heavy, aggressive art form, but your neighbors need not worry about the coming djentrificaton.

What To Do When A New Record Is Skipping

Is anything worse than a new record skipping? We understand the feeling, we’ve been there before. Follow this guide to learn what to do when a vinyl record is skipping.