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Electropop / 3 Jul 2026 / Gemma Phillips

The Best Electropop Artists to Know

A guide to the essential electropop artists, from the foundational figures of the 1970s and 1980s through the 2000s revival and the contemporary scene.

5 String Banjo / 3 Jul 2026 / Abigail Lewis

How to Set Up and Use 5 String Banjo

A properly set-up five-string banjo is far more enjoyable to learn on. Here is how to fit strings, position the bridge, set the action and make your first sounds.

Music Grade 5 Theory / 3 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

Music Grade 5 Theory for Beginners: A Complete Guide

Grade 5 theory isn't difficult—it's systematic. This beginner's guide breaks down what you need to know, builds your understanding from foundations up, and shows you how to pass.

Chorus Plugin / 3 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

Chorus Plugin: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Not all chorus plugins sound the same. Discover how to evaluate sound quality, understand rate/depth/feedback controls, and choose between hardware emulations and digital designs.

Cello Lessons / 3 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

Cello Lessons: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Finding quality cello lessons requires more than just price comparison. Understand teacher credentials, lesson formats, red flags to avoid, price tiers, and how to evaluate the right fit before commit...

Black Metal / 3 Jul 2026 / Nicola Evans

Black Metal Subgenres, Explained

One narrow Norwegian template splintered into a whole family tree of sounds. Here's every branch, plainly explained, with a reference artist for each.

Rickenbacker Bass / 2 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Rickenbacker Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide

It feels a little different under the fingers, and that's alright. Here's a patient, step-by-step guide to your first weeks on the instrument.

Guitar Pedal Line 6 / 2 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to Guitar Pedal Line 6

The guitar pedal Line 6 brand has fundamentally transformed modern guitar tone shaping, offering digital effects processing that rivals expensive analogue alternatives in compact, pedalboard-friendly...

Baby Grand Piano / 2 Jul 2026 / Jennifer Hill

Common Baby Grand Piano Mistakes to Avoid

The same handful of mistakes come up again and again with a baby grand piano. Here's what trips people up, and how to avoid it entirely.

Dorico / 2 Jul 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Dorico: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The choice between Dorico SE, Elements and Pro comes down to what you're actually making. Here's a clear breakdown to help you buy the right edition first time.

Bass Practice Amp / 2 Jul 2026 / Benjamin Wood

Bass Practice Amp for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A bass practice amp is the first piece of gear most beginners need after their instrument. Here is a plain-English guide to what matters and what to buy first.

Acoustic Guitar Hardware / 2 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to Acoustic Guitar Hardware

Every acoustic guitar depends on quality hardware. Discover what makes bridge pins, tuning machines and other components crucial to your instrument's sound and longevity.

Arturia Synthesizer / 2 Jul 2026 / Emily Foster

Common Arturia Synthesizer Mistakes to Avoid

Arturia instruments reward engagement — and many players leave their capabilities largely untapped. Here are the recurring mistakes and how to avoid them.

Jazzmaster Guitar Fender / 2 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to Jazzmaster Guitar Fender

The Fender Jazzmaster remains one of the most distinctive electric guitars ever produced, beloved by musicians across alternative rock, surf rock, and indie music scenes.

Cort Acoustic Guitar / 2 Jul 2026 / Rebecca Turner

Cort Acoustic Guitar: A Complete Buyer's Guide

Cort's acoustic range is organised and consistent. Understanding the series structure, the tonewood options and the electronics choices makes the decision straightforward.

7 String Ibanez / 2 Jul 2026 / Emma Wilson

The Complete Guide to 7 String Ibanez

Ibanez has dominated the 7-string guitar market since the early 2000s, offering purpose-built instruments tailored for modern extended-range playing. Discover why 7 string Ibanez guitars lead the mark...

Motu M2 / 2 Jul 2026 / Katie Anderson

Motu M2: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The MOTU M2 competes directly with the Scarlett 2i2 and Audient iD4. Here is the honest comparison and when to choose each one.

Simply Piano / 2 Jul 2026 / Elizabeth Carter

The Ultimate Guide to Simply Piano

A clear, honest look at what Simply Piano actually does, how it's set up, and where it helps a beginner most.

Djay Pro / 2 Jul 2026 / Samuel Adams

Djay Pro: A Complete Guide

Fruity Loops / 2 Jul 2026 / Sophie Clarke

Fruity Loops Explained: Features, Types and Tips

Fruity Loops — officially FL Studio — has grown from a 1997 MIDI step sequencer into one of the world's leading DAWs. Here's how it works and what makes it tick.

Yamaha P225 / 2 Jul 2026 / Elizabeth Carter

Yamaha P225 for Beginners: A Complete Guide

A reassuring, step-by-step start for anyone new to the Yamaha P-225 — setup, first settings, and simple habits that make early practice stick.

Virtual DJ / 2 Jul 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Virtual Dj: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The real VirtualDJ buying decision isn't the software — it's which licence you need and whether your controller is properly supported. Here's how to get both right.

Audio Interface / 2 Jul 2026 / Daniel Cooper

Audio Interface: A Complete Buyer's Guide

The market for audio interfaces is crowded and the specs can bamboozle. This buyer's guide cuts through the noise and tells you exactly what to look for.

Behringer Interface / 1 Jul 2026 / Jennifer Hill

Everything You Need to Know About Behringer Sound Interface

Behringer sound interfaces offer affordable, professional-grade audio conversion for recording, mixing and live sound. Discover which model fits your setup and budget.