Beginner's Guide
Everything published on Viyolens under Beginner's Guide — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
A Beginner's Guide to Trip Hop
New to trip hop? Here's everything you need to get your bearings, from Bristol's sound-system roots to the artists and albums worth hearing first.
Audio Technica With Mic for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Audio-Technica microphones are the gold standard for home recording beginners. This guide explains why, helps you choose the right model, and shows you how to record professionally from day one.
Phonk for Newcomers: Where to Start
Forget the subgenre chart and the history lesson. Here's the fastest, least overwhelming way to actually get into phonk, step by step.
P90 Pickup Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
P90 pickup guitars produce distinctive, warm, midrange-focused tone loved by blues and rock players. This guide explains P90 characteristics, differences from alternatives, and beginner considerations...
A Beginner's Guide to Baroque Music
What Baroque music actually is, the sound that ties it together, and the composers worth knowing before you dig any deeper.
Hammond Keyboards for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Two rows of keys, a wall of sliders, a pedalboard — here's exactly what to learn first, and in what order, without the overwhelm.
Electro for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need a music degree to get into electro — just five records, in the right order, and a decent pair of headphones.
Bass Amp Sim for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Bass amp sim technology is easier to use than you think. This beginner's guide shows you how to record better bass tones, what to tweak and what to leave alone.
Yamaha Violin for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Yamaha violin is a reliable entry point into stringed instruments. This beginner's guide explains what makes them special for learners and how to get started.
Record Vinyl Cleaning Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Just started collecting vinyl? A record cleaning kit is essential for protecting your collection. Learn what to buy, how to use it, and what mistakes to avoid.
Gospel Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
You do not need a church background to fall for gospel music. Here is the honest, unhurried version of where to actually start.
Blues Music for Newcomers: Where to Start
Forget the theory for a minute. Here's the actual order to listen in if you're getting into blues music for the first time.
Piccolo Trumpet for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A guide for the advanced brass player approaching the instrument for the first time — covering what to expect, how to practise and which repertoire to start with.
Virtual Tape Machines for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Virtual tape machines look intimidating but they're genuinely beginner-friendly. This guide walks you through what you need, how to get started, and the mistakes to avoid on your first tries.
Electric Guitar Hardware for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Electric guitar hardware—the tuners, pickups, bridge, and more—doesn't have to be confusing. This beginner's guide breaks it all down in plain English.
A Beginner's Guide to Blues Music
Three chords, one bent note and a room gone quiet — here's what blues music actually is, how it's built, and why it still matters.
A Beginner's Guide to Reggae Music
The bass carries the tune, the guitar skips the beat, and the whole thing still somehow feels relaxed. Here's what reggae is and where it came from, in plain terms.
Mackie Pa Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Getting your first Mackie PA speaker is exciting but might feel daunting. This guide walks you through choosing the right model, setting it up confidently, and giving your best performance from day on...
Ssl Mixing Desk for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An SSL mixing desk looks intimidating but works on simple principles. This beginner's guide covers the basics, your first hour, and common mistakes to avoid.
Delay Boss for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Boss delay pedals are perfect for beginners. This guide covers how delay works, essential controls, common mistakes to avoid, and practical techniques for your first month of playing.
Merengue for Newcomers: Where to Start
No gatekeeping, no theory required first: a genuinely practical way into merengue, starting with the songs rather than the history.
Music Organ For Sale for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Music organs intimidate beginners unnecessarily. The organs available for sale today make learning accessible and rewarding. This guide removes the mystery and helps you buy your first organ confident...
A Beginner's Guide to Funk Music
Funk music is dance music built on rhythm, not melody. Here's what makes the groove work, and where to start listening.
Steinberg Media for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Steinberg media software is powerful and industry-standard, but for beginners it can feel daunting. This guide shows you exactly how to pick the right product and get up and running without frustratio...
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A practical beginner choice, the Jean Paul trumpet is designed to support early trumpet learning.
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Explore Novation gear for electronic music production, live control and flexible keyboard-based workflows.
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Nura Headphones
Nura headphones deliver personalised listening and portable comfort for music, editing and reference checks.
Piccolo Trumpet
Bright, agile and specialist, the piccolo trumpet is ideal for high classical and orchestral repertoire.
Soprano Saxophone
The soprano saxophone delivers a bright, focused sound for experienced players across jazz, classical and ensemble work.
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Yamaha Pacifica
The Yamaha Pacifica is a versatile electric guitar range known for comfort, value and flexible tones.
Yamaha Piano
A broad Yamaha piano category covering digital and acoustic options for beginners, students, home players and performers...
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