Elizabeth Carter
Elizabeth learned piano as a child in Chester and never stopped, eventually teaching as many students as she performed for. Keys are her first language. She writes about pianos, keyboards and learning to play.
A Beginner's Guide to Sea Shanty
Never sung a sea shanty in your life? Start here — a clear, patient walk through what the songs are, how they work, and where they came from, with nothing assumed.
Instruments Tambourine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No prior music experience needed — a warm, encouraging guide to your first sessions with a tambourine.
How Many Keys Are on a Piano Keyboard?
Why a piano has 88 keys, how the repeating pattern of black and white keys works, and whether a 61-key or 76-key instrument is enough for what you want to play.
Shure Sm7b for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Shure SM7B looks intimidating to a first-timer, but it isn't. Here's a calm, step-by-step guide to getting yours set up and sounding right.
Ocarina for Beginners: A Complete Guide
You can get a clear note out of an ocarina in your first sitting. A patient, step-by-step guide to your first tune and your first fortnight of practice.
Cor Anglais for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting the cor anglais can feel daunting, especially with so little written for a genuine first-timer. This guide takes your first weeks slowly and kindly.
A Beginner's Guide to Phonk
Confused by the cowbells, the distorted bass and the Memphis rap samples? Here is phonk explained calmly, piece by piece, from first principles.
Pearl Tom Toms for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No jargon panic, no rushing — a calm, encouraging introduction to Pearl tom toms for anyone just starting out.
