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So, you want to learn the guitar. That’s great. I can tell you as a guitar player; it’s something I found made my life better and allowed me to find a creative outlet. Sometimes when I’m in a foul mood, I will sit and play “Hallelujah” by Leonard Cohen on my guitar. How quickly those […]

If you go on the internet and search for the best cheap electric guitars, you likely come across some videos on YouTube talking about Firefly Guitars. Several of them are glowing reviews of these cheap guitar clones. And naturally, you may want to see for yourself if these are as good as what the internet

I can remember the evening very well. We had just finished a long rehearsal and hadn’t got it right. We were all a bit despondent, and the drummer said, “Let’s listen to something different.” He got out an album he had just bought and put it on. With due respect to the man, we weren’t

The first time you look at the back of an audio receiver can be both daunting and overwhelming. You’re usually greeted by a sea of connections of various types with colors and labels splashed everywhere. With only a small amount of knowledge mixed with a sprinkle of confidence, making those connections becomes easy. In this

It’s a simple fact that electronics and water don’t mix. And even though we live in a wonderful time where things like waterproof cellphones and earbuds are available, it’s still not ideal to have any of your electronics directly come into contact with water. Unfortunately, accidents happen. So, when a pair of AirPods goes through the

I’ve had a pair of JBL headphones for a while now. They were a gift from a family member, and I’ve sworn by them since getting them. Well-made, comfortable, great-sounding, and above all, simple, fast, and easy to get connected to. One of the things I love most about my JBL headphones is how seamlessly

It might surprise you to know that of all the instruments we have in the world, the flute is probably the oldest. In fact, it is easy to trace its history as far back as the Stone Age. The designs, the length of the tube, and other elements have varied and changed over the years.

So, the time has finally come. You made the decision to sell your guitar. Whether you are selling it because you want to upgrade to a better model, you simply never play it anymore, or you need some money, there are some things that you need to know. That’s why I decided to give you

The argument over Denon vs. Yamaha receivers has been going on for a long time. Any time you talk about the best, there are always fierce discussions and opinions. But one thing we can all agree on is that both Denon and Yamaha are market-leading brands that manufacture the best audio and sound products. If

AirPods are arguably the world’s most popular earphones. Let’s face it, when asked to picture a set of wireless earphones, most folks will visualize a pair of Apple AirPods. Aside from the ability to produce audio, the AirPods also can capture or listen to audio via microphones. This is more important than you might think when

While sticks do the job for most drummers, there are those out there who want to get even closer to the action. Hand drums let you use your hands and fingers as the beaters on the drum. This can give you more control, better speed, or just a more connected, primal feeling when you play.

It seems like everything in this world has a digital version in this day and age. This includes the audio we listen to on our devices. Rarely do we use a disc, tape, or even a record to play our media. It’s common now to not even use any type of storage at all. Audio

If you’re building a personal home theater system, you will have to make that important decision. Do you need an amplifier or receiver? Most people assume that amps and receivers are pretty much the same things, but that’s not entirely true. The receivers vs amplifiers debate is a confusing topic even for audio aficionados because

Apple AirPods are easily among the most popular earbuds worldwide. Apple prides itself on high build quality, excellent sound quality, and most importantly, ergonomic design and user-friendliness.  In most scenarios, this is true. But, some users can have trouble enjoying their Apple AirPods due to discomfort. So, do AirPods hurt your ears?  That’s why I’ve decided to

Few things complement a nice home entertainment system, like a great soundbar. These days, they’ve even become more popular than complicated speaker systems. Soundbars are fast, easy to understand and use, and most importantly, they sound great. The Samsung Soundbar is one of the most popular soundbars currently on the market. Tens of thousands of them

Are you or a family member thinking about learning to play the guitar? If so, great to hear. The guitar is a wonderful instrument, and if you can play the guitar, you have a companion and passion for life. But first, you need to get some guitar lessons under your belt. Yes, you can try

Are you looking for a great tuner for a guitar or other stringed instrument? No doubt you have been online and been swamped with all the options. There are plenty there, and it can be rather daunting. Rather than spend hours going through them all, it is sometimes best to find out the brands that have

There are very few instruments that capture the imagination of music lovers, like the violin. The violin and its cousin, the cello, are instruments for the romantics. For six hundred years, it has charmed us, and for some, has introduced them to a whole new world of music. It crosses genres easily. And while it

Leonard Cohen. The man was born with the gift of a golden voice. Poet, storyteller, guitarist, vocalist. Cohen truly was a troubadour of the old school. With a whopping 15 studio albums covering a career of more than 50 years, he has a huge back catalog to choose from. But mention his name, and what’s

If you play a guitar or any kind of stringed instrument, you will know a time will come when those strings will need replacing. This is especially true for guitar players. And often a far more frequent occurrence than for other stringed instruments. Reasons include the fact that guitarists tend to play their instrument every

When you’re buying a guitar, you might hear people say things like “medium jumbo” or “jumbo” frets. And you might well be wondering what they are and do they make a difference? Fret wire is an important element in the construction of the neck. It can affect how the guitar plays and may even influence

Do you play an instrument that has strings? If so, then you will know that from time to time, they need to be changed. Sometimes because they will break, other times because they just get worn out, and the sound becomes dull. With some instruments like the guitar or bass guitar, it is fairly obvious

So you decided to “go electric” with the Violin. This is not going to be as easy a journey as you think or hope. And you will need to know how to find your ideal electric violin. So, let’s go through some of the issues, the plus points, and a few negatives. But before we

Apple claims that AirPods are the most popular wireless earphones worldwide. And that claim is valid. Since their 2016 release, they have grown exponentially in popularity. Simply put, you see them everywhere you go. It’s likely that if you own an Apple device, you have either bought or thought about buying a set of AirPods.  It’s been

The world of wireless noise-canceling headphones has become extremely competitive. Various brands now offer versions of top-quality headphones. Two of the most popular ANC headphones are the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 and the Sony WH-1000XM4.  Bose has long been at the forefront of active noise cancellation (ANC) technology. For a while, they stood unchallenged as the

-The Apple AirPods are some of the most popular wireless earbuds on the market. While not the very first pair of wireless earphones, they are among the first practical options that were commercially available. The one big downside of wireless earphones is that you have to charge those batteries. Without a good charge, your AirPods aren’t

You are probably reading this because you want to know how to play 12-string guitar? However, there are some things to look at before we get into how to play it. But before that, let’s clear up a myth or two that surrounds it. Where Did It Come From? No, George Harrison or Roger McGuinn

In the musical circles I mixed in, Chet Atkins was a bit of an enigma. In fact, listening to Chet Atkins’ Most Memorable Songs is not something we would have even considered. We weren’t fans of American country music. And so he was just someone on the periphery of the music we played. One of

It doesn’t matter if you’re a professional musician or just an amateur. Your guitar is like an extension of your own body. And if for any reason you need to fly with your instrument, planning the trip can become a nightmare. But are Guitars Allowed on Airplanes? Are they considered carry-on items or checked baggage?

The violin is one of the most important and most loved instruments and plays a vital role in many genres of music. But, who invented the Violin? Like many instruments, the Violin was not “technically” invented. So, how old is the violin? Well, that depends. It evolved over several hundred years from a variety of influences,

There is an old joke that goes, “What is the difference between a violin and a fiddle?” The answer, “A violin doesn’t get beer poured all over it.” Funny, yes. But there is an element of truth in it. It’s a broad reference to the environments that the two instruments are played. And that is

If you’re an Android User, Galaxy Buds are likely to cross your radar when you start looking for earbuds. When they first launched, Galaxy Buds were viewed as Samsung’s attempt at competing with Apple’s AirPods. But they haven’t caught up yet. Apple still holds the lion’s share of the world market, but the Galaxy Buds

When designing a speaker system for your car or truck, you want to be sure that it sounds as good as possible. You want the high-end to soar, the mids to be strong and crisp, and the low-end to rattle bottoms in their seats. So, you want to install the ideal combination of subwoofers to

Sony’s been making headphones for ages. And, when it comes to noise-canceling wireless headphones, they are up there with the best. The WH-1000 series has been hailed as some of the best premium headphones with uncompromising sound quality and ANC technology. These headsets are sleek, well-built, and provide top-notch features and sound quality.  But they also come

If you’re new to the guitar world, you might find yourself coming across conversations that sound about as foreign as any other foreign language. Sure, music has a lot of terminologies to learn, but that’s not what I’m talking about. Over the years, a lot of slang has developed about music and guitar culture in