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The Ultimate Guide to Digital Pianos/Keyboards for Stage, Studio, and Home

Assuming you haven’t figured it out already…

Digital pianos are undoubtedly one of the most frustrating musical instruments to shop for…

And for many different reasons:

They’re probably the most “feature-rich” instruments in existence
They come in a huge range of prices, from $100 to several thousand
There’s several different “categories”, each designed its own purpose

And yet despite these differences…

When comparing them online, they all kinda end up looking exactly the same.

Don’t they?

Especially since there’s a surprising lack of detailed information online…

To help you understand exactly what you should even be looking for in the first place.

So you either:

take a random guess, hoping you’re buying the right one, or…
give up choosing altogether, for fear of making the wrong decision.

And so for today’s post, I’ve created a detailed guide to help you make an intelligent, informed decision when finding your first (or next) digital piano.

Ready to begin? Then let’s get to it.

The Best Drum Thrones for Optimal Comfort and Stability

Even as drumming newbies…

It doesn’t take us long to figure out how important the drum throne truly is.

Does it?

As the base from which we support all our movements, and attain our leverage…

A good drum throne not only makes it more comfortable to play for extended periods…

It actually makes a noticeable difference in the speed and precision of your playing itself.

Especially, with your footwork.

And yet sadly…so many drummers settle for mediocre seating, perhaps to save money…

Or perhaps because they’ve simply never sat on a REALLY good throne, and have no idea what they’re missing.

If you’re reading this post though, I’m guessing you know better. And so for today, I intend to help you find exactly what you’re looking for, in this comprehensive guide to the very best drum thrones on the planet.

Ready to get started? Then let’s begin.

The Ultimate Guide to Acoustic Guitar Pickups for Stage and Studio

As I’m sure we can all agree…

The acoustic guitar sounds best when played and heard…

Well…acoustically. Right?

Because once amplification comes into play…

All those little sonic nuances that balanced just perfectly on their own…

Can easily get twisted and distorted to the point where the original sound is practically unrecognizable.

But the unfortunate reality is…if you ever want your playing to be heard by more than a dozen people at once…

Acoustic guitars DO need amplification, and if you’re reading this, I assume it’s a problem you currently have.

And so…whether it’s for live-performing or in the recording studio…

For today’s post, I’ll help you find exactly what you’re looking for, as we discuss the 4 different designs of acoustic guitar pickups, and compare the pros and cons of each one.

NOTE: For an in-depth tutorial on electric guitar pickups, check out this post instead.

Ready? Let’s begin.

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Slides for the Slide-Curious Players

It’s a secret fantasy that we all have as guitar players…

At some point or another in our lives.

Maybe it’s an old bluesman that inspires us…

Or maybe it’s that legendary master of psychedelic sounds.

But whatever YOUR reason…

If you’re reading this article, you’ve probably been playing for a while now…

And your curiosity with slide guitar has reached a point where you can no longer ignore it.

And while you might not be looking to make it your primary style…

For now at least, you’re ready to try it on your current guitar, and play around for a bit to see what sounds you can make.

Sound about right?

Well if so, you’ve come to the right place, because in this post, you’ll in-depth tutorial on the different types of slides and learn exactly how they compare in both sound and performance.

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Picks

Will all the money we spend on effects, amps, and more guitars…

It’s hard to imagine how a little piece of plastic that costs almost nothing…

Can make such a noticeable difference in your playing.

And up until recently, you probably didn’t even realized it.

But the truth is…

Your pick is the bridge between you and your guitar. It’s an extension of your fingers.

And really…what’s more important than that?

When you first start playing, it’s different. Because at that point who really cares, right? And I mostly agree.

But after a few months or years practice, you may come to find that a simple pick change can improve, or at least alter your playing literally overnight.

And so for today’s post, we will compare the various pick options, and hopefully by the end, you’ll find one better suited to you than the one you’re currently using.

Ready? Let’s begin…