Alice Stewart

The Ultimate Guide to Music Theory

Music theory is friendlier than it looks — not a rulebook, but a shared language for what you already hear. Here's what it covers and a calm order in which to learn it.

Common Music Theory Books Mistakes to Avoid

Vocal Remover Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A vocal remover strips the singing from a finished mix — but how does it actually work, and how do you get the best results from one?

Common Sight Reading Mistakes to Avoid

The mistakes that hold sight reading back are predictable, common, and entirely avoidable — here is a clear-eyed look at what they are and how to address each one.

Concert Lighting for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A calm, encouraging first step into concert lighting: the three fixtures to learn first, a gentle intro to DMX, and your first session at the desk.

Fender Jazzmaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A Fender Jazzmaster is a warm, characterful guitar to start on, not a difficult one. Here's a gentle guide through the controls and early worries.

Common Trinity Music Exams Mistakes to Avoid

Most Trinity music exam disappointments come down to a handful of avoidable preparation mistakes. Here is what to watch out for — and how to put it right.

The Ultimate Guide to Choral Sheet Music

Reading choral sheet music becomes easier once you understand the notation system, vocal parts and how to prepare your music. This guide covers everything you need.

The Complete Guide to Trinity Exam Book

Trinity College London's exam books provide structured, comprehensive preparation for musicians pursuing recognised qualifications. Official study materials ensure rigorous, internationally respected...

Common Vocal Samples Mistakes to Avoid

Alesis Nitro Max for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A gentle first-timer's guide to the Alesis Nitro Max, from unboxing nerves to a simple, encouraging first month of practice.

Boom Microphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Fiddly at first, natural within days. Here's exactly what to focus on before your first real recording session.

Universal Audio Company for Beginners: A Complete Guide

New to Universal Audio? Here's a gentle, jargon-free place to start with Apollo and your first UAD plug-ins.

Common Abrsm Exams Mistakes to Avoid

Most ABRSM exam disappointments come from a handful of predictable preparation mistakes. Here's what they are and how to do things differently.

Keeley for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Feeling a bit out of your depth? Take a breath — here's the gentle, step-by-step way to pick and set up your first Keeley pedal.

Common Reading Sheet Music Mistakes to Avoid

Cabinet Records for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Feeling out of your depth with all the technical talk? Let's take owning a cabinet record player slowly, term by term.

Hammond Organ for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Two keyboards, odd numbered sliders and pedals underfoot need not be daunting — here is where to start, one small step at a time.

Common Ear Training Mistakes to Avoid

Most ear training practice stalls for the same handful of reasons — here's what they are, why they happen, and how to correct each one.

Portable Vocal Booth for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Singing Bowl Explained: Features, Types and Tips

A simple shape, a genuinely rich sound, and more marketing myth than most instruments. Here's what a singing bowl actually is.

A Beginner's Guide to R&b Music

R&B music began as an industry label in 1949 and grew into one of popular music's richest traditions. Here's a gentle, jargon-free introduction to what it is and how to hear it.

Baritone for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Your first weeks on the baritone, made simple: first sounds, breathing, valve basics and a short daily routine to build real, steady progress.

The Ultimate Guide to Sheet Music

Sheet music is the universal language of musicians — and once you crack the code, a vast repertoire opens up. Here's your complete, jargon-free guide to reading and using it.