Outside of the guitar, drums are among the most popular instruments to learn for both kids and adults alike. They are the most common percussion instruments around and are almost in all types of music. Its appearance in almost all forms of music means that a variety of people need to learn it. So, are…
It is hard to define the beginning of rock n’ roll, but many trace it back to the early sixties when the Beatles first came out. Back then, young musicians defined the genre, looking to take advantage of this new music breed. Now, so many years later, these musicians have grown older, and many of…
Have you ever seen a band live or in the studio and noticed that the drummer was wearing headphones? All band members may wear headphones at some point or another, but drummers are way more likely to wear them than other musicians. This begs the question, why do drummers wear headphones? Drummers wear headphones for…
If you were a kid like me, you wanted nothing to do with math. Instead, you wanted to do nothing but pursue creative endeavors, such as learning music. Despite my best efforts, my knowledge of math helped me when I learned to play sheet music. So, How Are Music And Math Related? Music is built up…
Whether you are a gaming YouTuber or want to start your own talk show on music, the appeal of streaming music live on YouTube is clear. But with automated third-party content seekers eliminating channels left and right, it’s hard to tell what you can and cannot do anymore. You don’t want to lose your channel,…
When it comes to musical terminology, it is pretty easy to get messed up on a few of them. One of the more unusual terminology comparisons is between artists and musicians. The two are generally used interchangeably, but there are some differences. So what is the difference between an artist and a musician? An artist is…
There is no doubt that hip hop has and is one of the most popular music genres globally. If you are like me, you are probably taking an “old man yells at cloud” approach to hip hop. Meaning that if it is strange to me, I’m going to shout at it until it starts to…
After you record music, you will go through the processes of mixing and mastering. Mixing involves combining the individual tracks into a stereo and multichannel format. Mastering consists of processing the mix into its final form, so it’s ready for distribution. Those who are thinking of recording may wonder, what’s more important: mixing or mastering?…
Have you ever seen a musician playing live on stage? Adoring fans likely surround them. They will talk to fans during the performance to get them excited, boost the room’s energy, and tell them about upcoming news with the band. This type of fan interaction is only one example of how a musician interacts with…
The word persona is defined as the aspect of someone’s character that is presented or perceived to others. When we think of rock stars, many of them have what can be best described as an alter ego that serves as an extension of their personalities. It is this larger than life rendering of what they…
