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A Beginner's Guide to Glam Rock
Glitter, platform boots and riffs you can shout along to — here's the quick, honest introduction to glam rock and where to start listening.
The Ultimate Guide to Piccolo
The flute family's smallest, highest voice explained: why it isn't just a tiny flute, which material to choose, and how to tackle its trickiest challenge — tuning.
The Best Guitar Effects Pedals Wahs for the Money
No fake benchmarks here. Which types of wah pedal actually earn their keep, and for who, without pretending there's one objective winner.
Marimba: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A marimba is a big, long-term purchase, so let's work through what genuinely matters before you spend a penny of your budget.
Common Rickenbacker Mistakes to Avoid
Most Rickenbacker problems aren't faults at all, they're avoidable mistakes from treating the instrument like a Fender or Gibson. Here's what to watch for.
Congas Explained: Features, Types and Tips
Tall drums, one head each, played by hand — but there's real craft and a deep tradition behind that simplicity. Here's how congas actually work.
Cymbals: A Complete Buyer's Guide
What to check before you buy cymbals — from matching pieces to your playing to spotting a good one in the shop, with no brand loyalty required.
Nu Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to know a single band name or release year to get something out of nu metal. Here's a genuinely gentle way in, built for someone starting from zero.
Yamaha Fg800: A Complete Buyer's Guide
A solid buy for the price, but not right for everyone. Here's what actually matters before you hand over any money.
Cajon Drumming for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No music reading, no drum kit, no pressure — here is a gentle, encouraging way to take your first steps in cajon drumming.
Common Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring habits that cause most Scarlett 2i2 frustration, and the quick fix for each, from someone who's seen them all.
The Best Punk Rock Artists to Know
No filler, no family tree — the punk rock artists worth knowing and why each one earned their place.
Bebop for Newcomers: Where to Start
No theory required. Just five tracks, a sensible order, and permission to not catch every note on your first listen.
The Ultimate Guide to Djembes Drums
A clear, practical rundown of the djembe: where it comes from, how it's built, and the three distinct sounds it's designed to make.
House Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Forget the subgenre charts. Here's the honest, no-faff route into house music: five tracks to start with, names worth knowing, and where to actually listen.
Looper App: A Complete Buyer's Guide
Before you tap buy on the first search result, let's work out what you're actually shopping for. Here's what to check before buying a looper app.
Black Metal for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to know the lore to start. Here's exactly where to begin listening to black metal, in the order that actually works.
Indie Music Subgenres, Explained
Indie isn't one sound wearing different outfits. Here's each subgenre broken down plainly, with a starting point for each mood.
Progressive Rock Subgenres, Explained
Call something 'prog' and you've barely said anything. Here's how the genre actually splits up, so you know what you're getting before you press play.
The Best Exotica Songs Right Now
Exotica isn't a trend-chasing genre. Here are the defining tracks that have held up for seventy years, and still hold up today.
Essential Dubstep Albums Explained
Six essential dubstep albums, from Burial's ghostly minimalism to Skrillex's Grammy-winning maximalism, and why each one matters.
Common Marshall Speaker Mistakes to Avoid
The recurring, entirely avoidable mistakes readers make when buying and living with a Marshall speaker — and how to sidestep each one.
Celesta Explained: Features, Types and Tips
That shimmering sound in the Nutcracker has a name and a mechanism. Here's how a celesta actually works.
Monitoring Audio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No assumptions about what you already know. Here's where to actually start, and why good habits matter more than gear.
