Ever since they were first invented back in the day, it was instantly apparent that building a good ukulele takes a lot of finesse. From that period until today, this instrument has seen spikes and drops in popularity. Right at this moment, we are in a middle of a pretty large spike. The reason whyRead more…

For centuries, acoustic instruments have been the standard for orchestral musicians, solo players, and others. They offered a unique way for children to learn the basics of rhythm and melody, as well as to realize the physical nature of things, and how to interact with the world in an operational fashion. They were meticulously crafted,Read more…

When people talk about guitars, the first thing that comes to mind in most cases is your standard acoustic guitar. If that is not the case, that person is most likely thinking about a cool Strat looking electric. However, guitars, in general, come in a whole lot of different forms. Today we are going toRead more…

Playing guitar is one of those hobbies and professions which are hard to master, but look pretty cool from the outside. Interestingly enough, these two things are the main reasons why people want and don’t want to learn how to play guitar. However, there is so much more to this instrument that is often overlooked.Read more…

With so many mandolin brands claiming to offer the best mandolin for beginners, it can be easy to find yourself overwhelmed. But if you take a little time to think about what you want from your new instrument, you will find that answering just a few key questions will make it easy to narrow downRead more…

On the simplest level, the mandolin is a small, lute-like instrument with eight strings. Originally appearing in 18th-century Italy, this bright-toned instrument has become a staple in styles of music all over the world, ranging from classical to bluegrass and even to jazz. But that’s only a small part of the story of the mandolin.