Amy Richardson
Amy grew up in Cambridge surrounded by choirs and college music, and never lost her fascination with how music is taught and learned. She's spent years helping beginners find their footing. She writes about classical music, learning and getting started on an instrument.
A Beginner's Guide to Rocksteady
Slow bass, offbeat chords and close harmony singing: here's what rocksteady actually is, broken down step by step for anyone hearing the word for the first time.
A Beginner's Guide to Soundtrack
Score, source music, underscore — the words can sound technical, but the ideas behind them are simple once someone walks you through them slowly.
Tubular Bells for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A gentle, step-by-step route in for anyone standing in front of a set of tubular bells for the very first time, with no experience assumed.
Melodica for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first melodica doesn't need to be intimidating. Here's a calm, step-by-step start for absolute beginners, from your first note onwards.
Bass Direct Warwick for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Amy walks new players through choosing a first Bass Direct Warwick, one simple step at a time, with the jargon explained as it comes up.
Serum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Opening Serum for the first time can feel like a cockpit full of unfamiliar knobs. Here is a calm, step-by-step way in, built for total beginners.
A Beginner's Guide to Bachata
What bachata actually is, in plain terms: the instruments, the rhythm, a short history and the three styles you'll hear people argue about.
