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Top Tips for Stress-Free Aeroplane Travel with Your Instrument

Whether you’re getting ready to set out on a world tour or on the holiday of a lifetime this summer, as an avid musician you’re likely to want to keep your instrument firmly at your side.... Read M...

The Top 10 Guitar Solos of All Time

There's nothing that whips the crowd into a frenzy quite like an incredible guitar solo. There’s nothing that whips the crowd into a frenzy quite like an incredible guitar solo. Read more...    

Top 7 Tips for a Great Orchestra Audition

When it comes to an upcoming orchestra audition, you may really be feeling the pressure... Read More...      

What is in the Bag of the Modern DJ?

Despite what purists may lead you to believe, a bag of vinyl and your own set of needles... Read More...      

4 Signs That You Are Practicing Too Hard

If you’re a professional musician, it’s likely that you have experienced stage fright at some point throughout your career. Read More...      

Artist Spotlight: Winston Rollins - Trombonist at Jools Holland’s Band and much more

4 Things to Remember When Dealing with an Audience That Looks Bored

It’s every professional musician’s worst nightmare: performing to an audience that looks as though... Read More...      

How to Clean a Gig Bag

We’ve all been there. Your gig bag is looking a little worse for wear, having picked up more dirt than change while busking at that one spot... Read More...      

Understanding and Managing Stage Fright

If you’re a professional musician, it’s likely that you have experienced stage fright at some point throughout your career. Read More...      

The Ultimate DJ Gig Bag Check List

Every DJ has been there - you’re on the train on the way to your next DJ gig. You sit down with your cup of coffee... Read More...      

How Music Education Benefits Us All

You may be an experienced musician who’s played at many events across the country... Read More...      

A Guide to Busking on the Tube

Busking is serious business in London. The city is so rich in culture that it spills from the West End... Read More...      

Top 7 Up and Coming Global Music Scenes

One of the best parts about being a professional musician is the wealth of travel opportunities available. Read More...      

Top 5 Tips for Optimising Your Practice Time

Practicing is hard work, especially when you are tackling the pieces and sections that you struggle with the most. Rewarding your hard work is an incredibly important part of practicing.  Read mor...

How to Choose a Beginner’s Saxophone

Since its invention by the Belgian Adolphe Sax in 1840, the saxophone has become one of the most famous wind instruments in both pop and jazz. The sound of the sax is what helped shaped and define ...

It’s All About That Bass

In the hierarchy of coolness in your average rock band these days, you have the singer at the top and the lead guitarists come next. More often than not, the bottom tier is left for the bassist and...

Artist Spotlight: It's all blow for Phil Veacock

How to Pick the Best Guitar Bag for Your Travels

Your guitar is your baby. You know every nick, every scratch, and every bump in the woodwork. Travelling with such a precious item can be difficult at times. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the car ...

Artist Spotlight: Neil Taylor - Guitarist, Singer and Songwriter

Artist Spotlight: Sarah Maisel & Craig Chee - A match made in Ukulele Heaven