Charlotte Bennett
Charlotte grew up in a house where the record player was never off, and turned a teenage habit of scribbling gig reviews into a career spent writing about the music she loves. Based in London, she still spends her weekends digging through the crates in the city's second-hand shops and catching new bands in small rooms before anyone else has heard of them. She writes about guitars, records and the stories behind the songs.
Articles by Charlotte Bennett
The Complete Guide to Childrens Drum Kits
Children's drum kits spark musical curiosity and develop coordination whilst introducing rhythm fundamentals, offering educational benefits alongside years of creative expression and performancepotent...
Large Violin for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Upgrading to a large violin is a milestone. This beginner's guide addresses sizing, physical adjustments, common fears, how to choose your first large violin, and what to expect in your first weeks.
Pad Novation for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to music production? Novation pads are perfect for beginners. Learn simple setup, make your first beat within the hour, avoid common mistakes, and build production confidence.
Piano Pedal: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn how to buy the right piano pedal for your instrument. This guide covers pedal types, specifications, compatibility, and pitfalls to help you make an informed choice.
The Complete Guide to Cool Karaoke Machine
Modern cool karaoke machines blend contemporary technology with fun, social entertainment, offering impressive sound quality, wireless connectivity, and libraries containing thousands of songs.
The Complete Guide to Acoustic String Gauge
String gauge determines your acoustic guitar's playability and tone. Light strings are easier; heavier strings sound fuller. Find the right balance for your hands and music.
Fender Guitar Pickup for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Fender guitar pickups convert string vibration into your sound. This beginner's guide explains pickup types, positions, and how they shape your tone.
Digital Metronome for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A digital metronome transforms how you practise. This beginner's guide shows you why one matters, how to choose one, and how to use it from day one.
The Complete Guide to Mixer For Turntables
A mixer for turntables is essential for any DJ, enabling seamless transitions, EQ control and creative mixing. This guide covers types, features and how to choose the right equipment for your needs.
Prs Telecaster: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying a PRS Telecaster means choosing innovation applied to tradition. This guide explains model families, critical specifications, price tiers, and how to avoid common buying mistakes when selecting...
Digital Electronic Drum: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Learn how to select the right digital electronic drum kit for your needs, skill level, and budget. Understand key specifications and avoid common purchasing mistakes.
Dj Laptop Stand: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A proper DJ laptop stand keeps your screen at eye level, isolates vibration and makes long sets comfortable. This guide covers what to look for, common pitfalls and how to choose between fixed, adjust...
Keyboard Bag: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right keyboard bag means understanding protection levels, materials, and what features actually matter. This buying guide walks you through key decisions to find a bag that protects your...
Reloop Turntable: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Buying your first Reloop turntable? Learn what specs matter, understand price tiers from budget to professional, and avoid common mistakes when choosing.
Vocal Amp: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A vocal amp transforms vocal recordings through amplifier modeling and tone-shaping. This buying guide walks you through capabilities, options, and realistic expectations.
Rackmount Mixer: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing a rackmount mixer requires understanding channel count, preamp quality, connectivity and processing. Learn what matters before you buy.
The Complete Guide to Monitor Neumann
Neumann monitoring equipment represents eight decades of precision engineering. Explore why professional studios worldwide trust Neumann for accurate, colourless audio monitoring.
The Complete Guide to Overdrive Effects Pedal
An overdrive effects pedal creates responsive, musical breakup that reacts to your playing dynamics, making it essential for blues, rock, and countless other genres.
Yamaha Pa Systems for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Yamaha PA systems are deliberately engineered for straightforward operation, making them ideal for beginners. This guide focuses on making your first experience comfortable and productive.
Tremolo Guitar Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Tremolo pedals are simpler than you think. This beginner's guide explains what tremolo does, how to use it, what mistakes to avoid, and how to discover sounds you love.
The Complete Guide to Large Diaphragm Condenser Mic
Large diaphragm condenser mics are the industry standard for professional vocal and acoustic recording. Learn what makes them ideal for studio use.
The Complete Guide to Electric Piano Roland
Roland electric pianos combine authentic acoustic piano tone with modern digital features. Discover the key product lines, from portable stage pianos to concert-grade instruments, and how to select th...
Gibson Sg: A Complete Buyer's Guide
The Gibson SG has been a stage and studio staple since 1961 — and buying one is easier when you know what to look for. Here is the full picture.
The Complete Guide to Music Mixers
Music mixers blend multiple audio sources into a cohesive final mix, providing control over volume, tone, and effects that separate professional from amateur productions. Learn what features matter fo...
What Charlotte Bennett covers
Acoustic Guitar
An acoustic guitar is a versatile steel-string instrument for strumming, fingerstyle, songwriting and live performance.
23 topics
Electric Guitar
A versatile amplified instrument for rhythm, lead and genre-spanning performance, from clean tones to high-gain sounds.
27 topics
ESP
High-performance electric guitars with fast playability, strong output and a bold look suited to rock and metal.
Fender
Fender guitars and related instruments trusted for classic design, tone and versatility.
51 topics
Gibson Sg
The Gibson SG is a lightweight, high-output electric guitar with fast playability and bold stage appeal.
3 topics
Guitar Tuners
Reliable tuning hardware for acoustic, electric and bass guitars, with options for upgrades, replacements and classic re...
1 topic
Sheet Music & Learning
Your guide to sheet music, scores, music theory books, and graded exam resources for UK musicians — from beginner method...
54 topics
Telecaster
The Telecaster delivers bright tone, simple controls and reliable versatility for stage, studio and rehearsal.
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