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Billie Eilish's Grammy-winning Gear
How did Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas record their hits that won Grammy awards? Read this article, you may be surprised...
Hit the Tone! Dissecting Stewart Copeland
One of history's most important pop drummers... how did he come up with such catchy beats and how did he get those fantastic tones? Read on to find ou...
Essential recording tools for the modern songwriter
The essentials tools for the 21st century songwriter: a comprehensive list.
Songwriting Tips: How to move forward in songwriting
Writing and composing can become monotonous for some musicians, especially if you try to do it on a regular basis. How can you avoid this? ✓
10 Reasons Why Singing Makes Us Happy
Singing heals our minds, bodies and souls. It's better than hot soup! Read on to find out why and how...
Hit the Tone! Black Sabbath's Paranoid
Hasn’t enough been said about this record already? Well, we hope not. Still, it never hurts to celebrate (on its 50th anniversary) a fundamental...
Hit the Tone! Indie & Alternative
What is "indie" and how does it sound? You'll get the inside scoop on how to get close to this sound, or attitude, in this article...
Turn your cajón into a drum kit
The cajón, which originally comes from South America, is now also used in Western Europe and North America, and not always as a folkloric instrument. ...
Hit the Tone! Michael Kiwanuka
Michael Kiwanuka has taken modern music and mixed in authentic vintage tones. How did he get them?
Hit the Tone! Secrets of postpunk
How do you sound like your postpunk heroes? It's not easy but if you know a few tricks you could be well on your way...
Hit The Tone! Bon Iver
What happened to Bon Iver's sound over the last few years is worth discussing, he's gone from folkie to techie! Read more about how he did this...
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How to improve your Piezo sound on a budget
The sound of acoustic guitars equipped with a piezo pickup is rarely the best. But these systems remain one of the most practical, compact and cheapes...
Hit The Tone! Tool's Danny Carey
Tool's drummer, the impressive Danny Carey, has exquisite taste when it comes to the materials (and therefore sound) of his drum parts. Read on for de...
My 1st instrument: Where and how to learn properly
So many options for learning music these days... Which one suits your lifestyle best? This article may give you some direction...
HIT THE TONE! '70s Funk Bass
That funky bass tone of the 1970s that simply makes you NEED to move. "How can I achieve it", you ask? Read on for some tips...
Back 2 School is upon us
Back to school season is here and this means new opportunities to learn new instruments. Read on...
My 1st instrument: Staying motivated when things get difficult
So you wanna learn an instrument? Can you handle the (occasional) frustration involved? These words of advice might help you...
Do you need mastering for your music?
What mastering is and why it's so important: a simple overview.
HIT THE TONE! Visiting Jack White's Garage
How can you sound like the master of tones, Jack White? Read this article to get filled in on some of his secrets...
Flute vs. Recorder
The flute and recorder, two different instruments with the same distant roots, get confused very often. This article should clear up some misconceptio...
Recording Vocals At Home
Wanna record vocals in the privacy of your home? Here is what you'll need to make them sound great...