Gear Ogling

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Like most of you in the home and project studio game, I like to read the trade magazines and gear review sites frequently. I’m a firm believer in the “it’s-not-about-the-gear” mantra, but hey, if money weren’t an object…

NAMM 2014: The Weird and Wonderful – Day 1 Wrap-up

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NAMM is BIG and LOUD. Along the way to giving you a sneak-peak at some gear that Best Buy is going to offer you, my francophone co-hort and I came across a few things that gave us pause, made us stop and look or were just … plain weird.

Yamaha P-145 digital piano review

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The Yamaha P-145 is an excellent choice if you are looking for a quality, and streamlined digital piano to begin your musical journey.

Back to school and music lessons

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Back to school usually means the return of music lessons. Here are some tips to make the most out of the school year.

Shure SM7dB microphone and SH-BROADCAST1 microphone stand review

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The SM7dB mic features an active preamp and other improvements which make this a great choice for content creators with home studios.

Mackie Shotgun EM-93M and EM-98MS microphones review

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Mackie's latest EM-93M and EM-98MS shotgun microphones are designed for personal and are exemplary devices for capturing audio under a wide variety of conditions.

NAMM 2014: Yamaha Guitar Stuff

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Yamaha has a LOT of instruments and gear in its catalog. I mean a LOT. When you take into consideration all the acoustic band, orchestral AND contemporary instruments and gear, it’s no wonder they book the entire ballroom at the Anaheim Marriott for themselves. We got a peak at some of the offerings that Yamaha has – we had a lot of fun doing it too.

Christmas 2014 Musician Stocking Stuffer Ideas

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Christmas time should be a time of joy and happiness for everyone – including the musician on your list. Let me tell you from experience, that coffee cup with musical symbols and that piano keyboard scarf are NOT what he or she will be happy to see on Christmas morning. Never fear, I’ve got some ideas from the Best Buy selection that will bring a smile to that muse’s face this December.

A beginner’s guide to tuning guitars: acoustic, electric, and bass

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Learn about guitar strings and how to tune an acoustic, electric, and bass guitar with or without a guitar tuner.

Keep your New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Skill

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Now that 2016 is here, it’s time to honour all those resolutions you made when the clock struck midnight. There’s no better time than the present, but don’t worry, we’re here to give you some support in keeping those promises. So, if your New Year’s resolution was to learn a new skill, read on for how to actually make it happen in 2016.