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Bootsy Collins Announces Retirement from Live Bass Playing
William “Bootsy” Collins has been funking on stage for 50 years, but now his days of performing on bass seem to be over. The former Parliament-Funkadelic bassist shared that he will no longer be pl…
6 Benefits of Music Lessons
Learning to play an instrument can help your child fine-tune her ear and enhance skills needed for education and social interaction.
18 Benefits of Playing a Musical Instrument
The Chinese philosopher Confucius said long ago that "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." Playing a musical instrument has many benefits and can bring joy to you and to everyone around you. This article will provide you with 18 benefits of playing an instrument and will hopefully give you a better sense of appreciation and pride for music.
This Is How Music Can Change Your Brain
Actively learning to play an instrument can help a child's academic achievement
How can playing an instrument improve my life?
This guide looks that the benefits to playing an instrument and how it can improve your life. In conjunction with the BBC’s Get Playing initiative.
Why Isn’t Accessibility a Bigger Issue in the Live Music Industry?
Accessibility is one of those things that can be invisible until it affects you. Ever hurt yourself and been confined to a wheelchair, walker, or other mobility device? Stairs transform into mounta…
A Guitarist's Guide to Choosing a Bass
Whatever your reasoning for picking up a bass as a guitarist, there are a few things you should think about before making a big purchase.
What do bass and treble controls do?
We've all seen the old bass and treble controls on vintage (and sometimes modern) equipment. What do they actually do and how should they be used?
The Pros and Cons of Online Violin Lessons
Today, anyone can learn how to play the violin, as long as he or she has a reliable and fast Internet connection. However, there is no denying the fact that studying music in person has numerous advantages.
Quiz: Which instrument were you born to play?
Forget about the instrument you already play, or the one you’ve always dreamed of playing – which musical instrument were you born to play?
Health benefits for seniors learning to play musical instruments
Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument can result in significant physical and mental benefits for people aged over 65.
A Musical Instrument That Generates Power When You Play It
The Spark sounds like a maraca but is actually an energy-generating gadget.
Quiz: Can You Name the Bassist by the Bass?
How Much Random Music Theory Knowledge Do You Have?
Do you know the difference between a treble clef and bass clef?
Bass vs. Guitar: Difference, Difficulty and Which Is Better for You
When it comes to difference and difficulty how do you compare bass vs guitar? This article can help you decide which is a better choice for you.
Which Episode Of "WandaVision" Should You Live In Based On Your Favorite Celebs?
Why Your Child Should Play a Musical Instrument
Music instructors weigh in on what parents need to know before signing their kids up for music lessons, including renting vs. buying, how to choose what to play, and the benefits of private and group lessons.
What Is the Most Popular Instrument to Play?
What's the most popular instrument to play? If you're new to music or have been playing for years, find out which instruments made the list.
What Is the Easiest Instrument to Play?
There are popular instruments to play & easy instruments to play. For beginners (adults & kids), we hope you find our list of easiest instruments to play a help!
3 Simple Ways to Get More Out of Your Bass Recordings
From your fingers to your computer, there's a whole lot more to great bass tones than just a great bass.
This is What Happens to Your Brain When You Learn to Play a Musical Instrument
