Laura Mitchell
Laura found her way into music through the folk sessions of Edinburgh's Old Town, where she learned that a song can hold a room without a single amplifier. A festival city upbringing gave her a taste for everything from fiddle tunes to fringe experiments. She writes about acoustic instruments, folk and the craft of songwriting.
The Complete Guide to Bbc Radio 1 Chart List
The BBC Radio 1 chart list reflects what listeners actually want to hear on Britain's most influential radio station. Learn how charts are compiled and why Radio 1 success matters for artists.
Headphone Amp Behringer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to studio equipment? This beginner-friendly guide explains what a Behringer headphone amplifier does, why it's valuable for home studios, and how to set one up. Includes simple troubleshooting and...
The Complete Guide to Full Size Piano
A full-size piano has 88 keys and professional-grade action. Learn about upright vs grand pianos, specifications and how to select the ideal instrument.
Drum Vst: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Ready to buy a drum VST? Learn which specs matter, how to compare options, and where hidden costs hide before you spend money.
Tool Vinyl Records for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to collecting Tool vinyl records? This guide removes anxiety about editions and pricing. Learn where to buy, which albums suit beginners, and how to start collecting.
Natal Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Natal is a British drum brand offering solid construction and genuine value. Here's what beginners need to know about starting with a Natal drum kit.
7 String Prs: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A comprehensive buyer's guide for 7-string PRS guitars. Learn about extended-range specifications, model comparisons, playability considerations, and price tiers.
Bass Ukulele: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Choosing the right bass ukulele involves more than comparing specifications. This guide covers the key decisions — acoustic-electric vs solid-body, fretted vs fretless, scale length, string type and b...
Focal Subwoofer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Adding a Focal subwoofer to your studio setup is simpler than you think. Learn the easiest setup path, avoid common beginner mistakes, and build confidence with low-end mixing in your first month.
Jaw Harp for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An inexpensive instrument that produces results quickly. Here's everything a complete beginner needs — from choosing an instrument to getting your first melody in your first few sessions.
Fender Electric Gig Bag: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A Fender electric gig bag protects your guitar from damage during transport. But not all gig bags are created equal. Before buying, understand which features matter and where manufacturers cut corners...
Sp 404 Roland for Beginners: A Complete Guide
The Roland SP-404 is incredibly beginner-friendly. Discover your first steps, how to trigger samples and create loops, and how to build confidence as a producer.
The Complete Guide to Boss Dd 500 Delay
The Boss DD-500 is a professional-grade delay pedal offering pristine sound quality and comprehensive effects for touring musicians and studio recording.
Pink Guitars Acoustic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Pink acoustic guitars are affordable and beginner-friendly. This guide walks you through the physical adjustment, common frustrations, and a realistic timeline for progress over your first three month...
Pedal Riser for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A pedal riser transforms your effects pedal experience from uncomfortable to ergonomic. This beginner guide covers setup, selection, and why this simple tool matters more than you think.
12 String Guild: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Guild makes respected 12-string guitars across multiple price tiers. This buying guide covers what specs matter, what to expect, and which Guild 12-string is right for you.
Presonus Studio Monitors: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to selecting the right PreSonus studio monitors for your room and budget. Understand size options, key specifications, and how to optimise your monitoring setup.
Bass Guitar Octave Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An octave pedal adds depth to your bass tone by generating notes below your playing. Learn why beginners use them and how to integrate them into your sound.
Octave Guitar Effect: A Complete Buyer's Guide
An octave guitar effect transforms your tone with harmonic layers and thick textures. This buying guide covers polyphonic vs monophonic options, tracking accuracy, and how to choose within your budget...
The Complete Guide to Mandolin Guitars
Mandolin guitars combine mandolin's distinctive bright voice with familiar guitar playability. These hybrid instruments offer an accessible gateway to mandolin music.
The Complete Guide to Guitar Tuning Notes
Understanding guitar tuning notes is the foundation of learning guitar. This guide explains standard tuning, each string's pitch, and how to tune accurately.
Austrian Audio Headphones: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A complete buying guide for Austrian Audio headphones. Learn about driver quality, closed-back design, modularity, and how to select the right model for your studio.
Drum Synth: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to choosing a drum synth. Understand synthesis approaches, interface design, voice count and how to match a drum synth to your creative workflow.
The Complete Guide to Black Stratocaster
The black stratocaster stands as one of the most iconic guitar colours ever. Discover what makes this timeless instrument special and how to choose the perfect one.
What Laura Mitchell covers
Accordion
The accordion is a versatile folk instrument with rich tone, expressive bellows and many layouts for traditional and mod...
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Bagpipes
Bagpipes are powerful traditional instruments with strong regional identities, used across Scottish, Irish and wider fol...
Didgeridoo
Resonant Australian drone instrument with powerful sustained tone, circular breathing and distinctive rhythmic effects.
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Harmonica
Harmonicas are compact, expressive instruments ideal for folk, blues and acoustic performance.
Kalimba
Kalimba instruments are compact thumb pianos with a soft, melodic tone, ideal for beginners and atmospheric playing.
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Mandolin
Mandolin instruments deliver a bright, ringing tone with strong folk and acoustic appeal across many styles.
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Ocarina
Compact vessel flute with a clear, haunting tone and simple, portable appeal.
Ukulele
Popular portable instrument with a bright sound and several sizes for folk and acoustic playing.
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