Gear Reviews

As a percussionist, I’ve often faced the same frustrating scenario: a friend invites me to a backyard jam…

We’ve all been there: a last-minute acoustic jam session, a small coffee house gig, or a quiet worship…

There is a haunting, vocal quality to the Erhu that few other instruments can replicate. I remember the…

As a musician who has spent decades navigating the intricate world of stringed instruments, I have often been…

As musicians, we often find ourselves hitting a creative plateau where the familiar four strings of a standard…

There is nothing quite as disruptive to a soulful performance as the feeling of your instrument slowly migrating…

As a music educator and parent, I’ve often found myself in the middle of a common dilemma: how…

For many aspiring musicians, the journey begins with a mixture of excitement and sheer intimidation. I remember the…

For many of us in the string world, the lines between being a “violinist” and a “violist” often…

Finding the right instrument for a beginner—especially a young, enthusiastic learner—is often a journey fraught with compromise. We’ve…