Beginner Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Gangsta Rap for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need a history degree to start listening. Just somewhere sensible to begin, and permission to feel a bit unsettled sometimes.
Short Scale Bass for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A short scale bass isn't a lesser instrument or a shortcut — it's a genuinely good choice for a lot of beginners. Here's why, and how to start.
Guitar Wall Mount for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No need to be handy for this one — here's the simple, honest version of putting your first guitar on the wall.
Rack Mount Audio Mixer for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a rack mount audio mixer feels intimidating but is remarkably approachable. This beginner's guide walks you through the essentials, common mistakes to avoid, and how to build confidence...
Eve Audio Studio Monitors for Beginners: A Complete Guide
EVE Audio monitors offer professional precision at beginner prices. This guide covers model selection, proper setup, common mistakes, and how to get the most from professional-grade monitors when you'...
Double Bass Pedal for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Learning to use a two-footboard bass drum mechanism is a process that rewards patience. This guide covers setup, early technique and the exercises that build consistent results.
Mastering Headphones for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Mastering headphones are analytical tools that reveal mixing problems, but only as part of a broader listening system. This guide demystifies mastering for beginners and builds your confidence.
Bass Book for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A quality bass book transforms your learning journey from confusing to confident. This guide helps you choose a bass book matched to your level and learning style.
Pirate Studio for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No receptionist, no keyholder waiting for you. Here's exactly how to book, access and enjoy your first Pirate Studios session, step by step.
Classic 30 Peavey for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Looking at a Classic 30 Peavey as your first real amp? This beginner's guide covers tube tone, three channels, practical setup, and gigging realities.
Light Up Key Keyboard for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Light-up keyboards remove the anxiety of not knowing where notes are, letting nervous beginners build confidence and muscle memory. Here's how to use them effectively.
White Les Paul Gibson for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting out with a white Les Paul Gibson is exciting and intimidating. Discover setup, maintenance, tone shaping, and the confidence-building journey of owning a premium instrument.
Reed Musical Instruments: A Complete Guide
Reed instruments produce warm, expressive sound through vibrating reeds. Explore different types, how to maintain them, and what to expect when starting.
Strymon Guitar Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Strymon guitar pedals have a reputation for quality, but they're surprisingly beginner-friendly. This guide shows you how to start and why Strymon is worth the investment.
Guitar Ukulele Strings for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Nodded along when someone said 'guitar ukulele strings' and had no idea what they meant? Completely fine. Let's take it slowly, one question at a time.
Jhs Guitar Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Overdrive, distortion, fuzz — all explained simply. Here's how to pick and set up your very first JHS pedal.
Reason Studios for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Reason Studios rewards a short orientation before diving in. Start with Reason Free, spend your first session wiring a synth and drum machine, and understand which version you have before you begin.
Chapman Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Built by someone who taught guitar for years before he designed one, a Chapman guitar is a genuinely sensible first proper instrument.
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Washburn Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
140 years of history and a dozen unfamiliar model names. Here's the gentle, honest starting point for total beginners.
Silent Disco Headphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Everyone hears music, nobody outside hears a thing, and the system doesn't fall over halfway through the night. Here's the honest starting guide.
Electronic Bow for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A no-assumptions beginner's guide to the electronic bow, walking through your first sustained note step by step, with no prior knowledge needed.
Earthworks Microphone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with an Earthworks microphone as a beginner isn't intimidating when you know the essential steps. This guide covers phantom power, positioning, technique, and the confidence you need to succe...
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