The Music Hero

05/23/2016

All the behind-the-scenes gossip from one of music's biggest nights.

05/20/2016

GOLD AWARD (y)

Playing a Gretsch guitar is a transformative experience. Its renowned combination of archtop construction and wide-open sound immediately inspires you to play a little outside your comfort zone and aim to be as technically proficient as Gretsch devotee Brian Setzer and as rhythmically textural...

05/19/2016

It sounds like a rather ambitious project, but if they succeed, then it’s going to be like nothing that the world has ever seen, or heard, before.

AquaSonic is a unique musical group that performs underwater, using both vocals and special instruments. It was founded by lead singer and composer Laila Skovmand.

05/18/2016

Have a great day! ;) (y)

05/17/2016

Sheku Kanneh-Mason’s resounding win in Sunday’s final of the BBC Young Musician of the Year 2016 was a huge boost for all those who want to see greater diversity in classical music.

The comprehensively educated black cellist shows that classical music doesn’t have to be the preserve of a tiny elite. It should be placed back at the heart of education

05/16/2016

Evan Peairs ’16 invented a musical instrument for his physics thesis by borrowing ideas from aerospace and structural engineering.

Evan Peairs ’16 invented a musical instrument for his physics thesis by borrowing ideas from aerospace and structural engineering. Photo by Chris Lydgate

05/13/2016

Have you gone full streaming? Or do you still buy albums and song downloads?

With streaming services like Spotify, Google Play Music, Apple Music, and SoundCloud in the mix, the way we pay for music is a-changin’. Have you gone full streaming? Or do you still buy albums and song downloads?

05/12/2016

The Kings and Queens of Slam.

From rock thunder machines to punk powerhouses, we count down the kings and queens of slam

05/11/2016

Here are a few suggestions for your morning routine that will make it great... or, at least as great as mornings can be

Get your day off to a great start with these five morning routine tips for musicians.

05/10/2016

This ranking of popular instruments is based on several factors, like: ease of playing, cost, versatility of the instrument, and career opportunities. Which instrument do you want to play?

What's the most popular instrument to play? If you're new to music or have been playing for years, find out which instruments made the list.

05/09/2016

Basically, there’s just too much music out there.

Filtering what’s happening in music to save you time, money and effort.

05/06/2016

Enjoy your day! (y)