Whether you’re a professional drummer or just can’t live a day without strumming on your uke, living in an apartment or dorm can complicate your rehearsal headspace. Neighbors and roommates just don’t want your art day and night. Here are a few tips to ensure that your playing is best for you and your fellow residents living in close proximity. Know When They’re Busy This is … [Read more...]
The Best Musical Instruments For Beginners
Playing an instrument gives musicians many benefits from improved memory, reduced stress, and time management skills. If you or your child wants to learn how to play an instrument, congratulations! The next step is finding the right instrument. Finding the best instrument can be filled with trial and error but it is essential that you don’t give up. At Music Go Round St. … [Read more...]
What is the Easiest Brass Instrument to Learn?
Brass instruments come in many shapes and sizes which can make it difficult for inquiring new musicians to pick their horn of choice. All have a prerequisite skill of learning to “buzz” a horn’s mouthpiece to produce sound through pursed lips and compressed airflow. Once sound is being made you learn how to change pitch either with valve combo’s, slide positions, or harmonic … [Read more...]
4 Tips For Selling Your Guitar Collection
You’ve decided that the time has come to sell your guitar collection. Where do you start? It’s not as complicated as you may initially think it is! Follow these four tips for selling your guitar collection: … [Read more...]
Are Drums Right for You?
Drums are known as the backbone of music providing a song’s driving force. This instrument truly holds the reigns of live performance controlling the tempo and volume of the band. Playing drums can be highly cathartic and a good workout- but is it right for you? Picking up the Sticks Drums are one of the easiest instruments to start learning and many professional drummers … [Read more...]
