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Violin Measurements / 15 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

Violin Measurements for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Understanding violin measurements is essential for comfortable learning. This beginner's guide explains sizing standards, helps you determine your correct size, and guides you through upgrading as you...

Presonus / 15 Jan 2026 / Katie Anderson

The Best Presonus for the Money

Not a single winner but a guide to where the sensible money goes across PreSonus's interfaces, mixers and monitors.

Cumbia / 15 Jan 2026 / Alice Stewart

A Beginner's Guide to Cumbia

Cumbia isn't one sound but a whole family of related styles — here's where it began, what to listen for, and how it grew into so many regional forms.

Flight Ukuleles / 15 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

Flight Ukuleles for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Starting with a Flight ukulele removes the worry from learning. This beginner's guide covers sizes, what to expect, common mistakes, and how to choose your first ukulele.

Prog Rock / 15 Jan 2026 / Natalie Brooks

Essential Prog Rock Albums Explained

No filler, no hype — just the prog rock albums that genuinely changed what a rock record could be, explained one by one.

Soundtrack / 15 Jan 2026 / Amy Richardson

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.

Cor Anglais / 15 Jan 2026 / Louise Watson

The Best Cor Anglais for the Money

There is no single best cor anglais for everyone, but there is a right one for your level. Here is how the tiers really differ, and who each one suits.

Peavey Amps / 15 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

The Complete Guide to Peavey Amps

Peavey amps have defined guitar amplification for generations. Discover what makes these legendary amplifiers the choice of working musicians worldwide.

Metal Music / 15 Jan 2026 / Chloe Nelson

The Best Metal Music Songs Right Now

Trace Elliot Bass Amp / 15 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

Trace Elliot Bass Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Taking your first steps into bass amplification doesn't have to be daunting. A Trace Elliot bass amp is an excellent choice for beginners, offering reliability and versatility without overwhelming com...

Rickenbacker Electric Bass / 15 Jan 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Rickenbacker Electric Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A warm, no-pressure introduction to the Rickenbacker electric bass for anyone making it one of their first instruments.

Guitar Slide / 15 Jan 2026 / James Harrison

Common Guitar Slide Mistakes to Avoid

Most frustrating slide sessions trace back to one of nine avoidable mistakes. Here's the honest list, and the quick fix for each one.

Future House / 15 Jan 2026 / Emma Wilson

Future House for Newcomers: Where to Start

Skip the theory lecture. The quickest way into future house is through your ears, in a sensible order. Here's exactly where to start.

Soundproof Panels / 14 Jan 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Soundproof Panels: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Before you spend a penny on soundproof panels, make sure you're solving the right problem. Here's how to choose material, thickness and quantity properly.

Taylor Acoustic Guitar / 14 Jan 2026 / James Harrison

Taylor Acoustic Guitar Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Taylor acoustic guitars are recognised for consistent quality, innovative design and modern tonal character. Learn what makes Taylor distinctive and whether a Taylor suits your playing style.

Akai Mpc Sample / 14 Jan 2026 / Oliver Thompson

Common Akai Mpc Sample Mistakes to Avoid

The same handful of slip-ups trip up nearly everyone new to the MPC Sample. Here's what to watch for, and the easy habits that fix each one.

Trance Music / 14 Jan 2026 / Jessica Morgan

The History of Trance Music

Trance's origin story is unusually tangled, with several scenes and countries converging at once. Here's the version the evidence actually supports.

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 / 14 Jan 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A calm, step-by-step introduction to your first session with the Scarlett 2i2, for anyone who's never used an interface before.

Arturia Synthesizer / 14 Jan 2026 / Daniel Cooper

The Ultimate Guide to Arturia Synthesizer

Arturia makes software emulations, analogue hardware synthesizers, hybrid instruments and MIDI controllers. Here is how the full range works and who it is for.

Pop Music / 14 Jan 2026 / Gemma Phillips

Pop Music for Newcomers: Where to Start

You don't need to catch up on seventy years of pop music before you're "allowed" to enjoy it. Here's a genuinely easy way in.

Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone / 14 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

The Complete Guide to Wireless Lavalier Lapel Microphone

Wireless lavalier lapel microphones provide hands-free, mobile audio capture for performers, presenters, and recording professionals seeking freedom of movement.

Supro Amplifiers / 14 Jan 2026 / Benjamin Wood

The Complete Guide to Supro Amplifiers

Supro amplifiers have defined generations of tone, prised for their distinctive warmth, natural compression and responsive dynamics. Discover what makes these classic American amps so sought-after.

Dream Pop / 14 Jan 2026 / Rachel Hughes

A Beginner's Guide to Dream Pop

Reverb-soaked guitars, ethereal vocals and a sound built for late-night listening — this is dream pop, one of music's most beguiling corners.

Behringer Amp / 14 Jan 2026 / Laura Mitchell

The Complete Guide to Behringer Amp

Behringer amplifiers deliver solid performance and professional-grade features at remarkably affordable prices, making them ideal for home studios, practice, and small venues.