Getting Started
Everything published on Viyolens under Getting Started — reviews, buying advice and how-tos written for players and producers in the UK.
Podcast Equipment for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A reassuring guide to your first podcast equipment — what you genuinely need today, and what can wait until you feel a real gap.
Vox Bass Guitar Amplifiers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your bass guitar amplification journey? This beginner's guide welcomes you warmly and covers Vox bass guitar amplifier basics, setup, and encouragement.
Keyboard Sustain Pedals for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A sustain pedal transforms how your keyboard sounds, but many beginners don't understand what it does. This guide explains sustain simply and shows you how to use it musically.
Gibson Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A friendly, no-nonsense starting point for a first Gibson: why bigger isn't automatically better, and where to actually start looking.
How to Set Up and Use Chapman Stick
From strap to your first two-handed pattern, here's exactly how to get a Chapman Stick from box to playing.
Fender Baritone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a Fender baritone might feel intimidating, but the wider fretboard and unique tone are actually advantages once you adjust.
Jazzmaster Baritone for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with a jazzmaster baritone can feel daunting, but this guide walks you through everything a nervous first-timer needs to know—from setup to first chords.
Electronic Drum Kit for Beginners: A Complete Guide
An electronic drum kit is a smart choice for beginners — you can practise at any hour without disturbing anyone. Here's how to set it up correctly and get the most from it from day one.
Body Fender Stratocaster for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your musical journey with a Fender Stratocaster body? This beginner's guide provides welcoming introduction, basic information, and encouragement for newcomers to this iconic instrument.
Fender Squier Acoustic Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Your first Fender Squier acoustic guitar is designed to be beginner-friendly. This guide covers setup, learning chords and what to expect in your first month.
No.Tom Guitars for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Vintage guitar shops can feel intimidating as a beginner. Here is a warm, honest, step-by-step way to approach your first visit or browse without the nerves.
Medeli Digital Piano for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Medeli digital piano is forgiving and reliable — perfect for first-timers. Here's how to unpack it, set it up, and play your first tune without the confusion.
Folding Piano for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to choosing and learning piano on a folding piano, covering key features, common mistakes, budget guidance, and effective practice strategies.
Rode Wireless Pro for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Unboxed a Rode Wireless Pro and feeling a little overwhelmed? Here's a calm, step-by-step introduction to your first recording.
12 String Martin for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner-focused guide exploring what to realistically expect when learning on a 12-string Martin guitar, physical challenges, and honest advice about timing.
Gibson Bass Guitar for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A Gibson bass is a character instrument from the start. This guide helps beginners understand the sound, choose the right model and make the most of what Gibson basses do best.
Marshall Speaker for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A calm, no-jargon guide to your very first Marshall speaker — what to expect, how to pair it, and a few habits that make it sound its best.
80S Synth for Beginners: A Complete Guide
New to 80s synthesizers? This guide walks you through first steps, understanding presets, using the mod wheel, and avoiding common beginner mistakes.
Steel Tongue Drum for Beginners: A Complete Guide
No theory, no sheet music, no wrong notes to worry about — here's the honest, encouraging way to start.
Music Production Machine for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting your first music production machine can feel overwhelming, but it needn't be. This guide strips away the jargon and walks you through your first session.
Guitars Head for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A beginner-friendly introduction to guitar amplifier heads, covering fundamental concepts, power ratings, configurations, and honest advice about when heads are necessary.
Sample Packs for Beginners: A Complete Guide
A practical guide to using sample packs for music production. Understand how sample packs accelerate learning, maintain motivation, and support creative development.
Cumbia for Newcomers: Where to Start
You don't need to learn a family tree of subgenres before you start — here's a genuinely simple listening path into cumbia, no homework required.
Ev Voice Speakers for Beginners: A Complete Guide
Starting with EV voice speakers doesn't require expertise. This beginner-friendly guide covers first steps, basic setup, and common mistakes to avoid.
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12 String Guitar
Choose a 12 string guitar for bright, ringing texture, rich chords and standout acoustic colour in studio or live settin...
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Fender Acoustic Guitar
Fender acoustic guitar options for dependable tone, comfort and everyday musical use.
Gibson Acoustic Guitar
The gibson acoustic guitar delivers warm, responsive tone with the heritage and presence many musicians look for.
Gibson Bass Guitar
Gibson bass guitars deliver characterful low-end, strong mids and versatile tone for rehearsal, recording and live work.
Gibson Guitars
Gibson guitars combine iconic design, strong tone and premium build quality for players, collectors and recording musici...
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Sire Bass Guitar
A Sire bass guitar offers comfortable playability, flexible tones and dependable low-end support for many genres.
Yamaha Acoustic Guitar
Yamaha acoustic guitar models are known for reliable build quality, balanced tone and excellent value.
Yamaha Reface Cp
A compact electric piano keyboard for players wanting vintage-style tones, hands-on control and portable performance use...
