
Even Herbie Hancock doesn't like piano practice, but he's found a way of convincing himself to do it
In a new interview, the keyboard legend also discusses his hopes for the future and watching too much YouTube
By Daniel Griffiths published
In a new interview, the keyboard legend also discusses his hopes for the future and watching too much YouTube
By Daniel Griffiths published
Zimmer has a new tour planned for 2026, but playing live hasn’t always been easy for the soundtrack superstar
By Si Truss published
Watch the acclaimed UK musician break down a standout track from last year’s Meaning’s Edge EP
By Daniel Griffiths published
The Blink 182 drummer-turned-producer just gave fans a surprising reveal of his favourite gear and how he uses it
By Paul Elliott published
"I’m able to look back and laugh at myself," the singer says
By Andy Price published
The instrument that defined rock had to start somewhere - and all evidence points towards George Barnes
By Ben Rogerson published
"If she didn’t like a voicing or a rhythmic pattern, she was great at communicating that," says Eliza Petrosyan
By Daniel Griffiths published
Could a multi-billion dollar industry about to go bust? That’s the road ahead if scientists can refine their promising new tech
By Stuart Adams published
Unconventional and creatively inspiring, these soft synths are pushing synthesis in bold new directions
By Jonathan Horsley published
On this evidence, tab books and sites are safe for now…
By Will Simpson published
Plus how he found someone to make his ‘space’ bass
By Will Simpson published
"I was like, ‘you guys this album is so good’"
By Roland Schmidt published
If you’re a gigging keyboard player, the new Roland V-Stage could be the next major addition to your rig
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Line 6, Fender, Yamaha, Gibson and more
By Will Simpson published
He’s released a surprise new album exclusively on Apple Music
By Roland Schmidt published
In the return of an Iconoclastic instrument, GForce revisits one of the most influential drum machines of the ’80s, and beyond
By Matt Mullen published
All proceeds from sales of the plugin will be donated to the Bob Moog Foundation
By Andy Price published
The instrument that defined rock had to start somewhere - and all evidence points towards George Barnes
By Trevor Curwen published
MXR revives Tom Scholz’s fabled '80s guitar headphone-amp tone in its latest pedal. Mass Hysteria ensues...
By Jonathan Horsley published
On this evidence, tab books and sites are safe for now…
By Will Simpson published
Plus how he found someone to make his ‘space’ bass
By Jonathan Horsley published
Has Lollar just dropped the Stratocaster mod of the year?
By Jonathan Horsley published
But if these high-end electrics are a bit out of your price range, Sterling By Music Man has you covered with its $649 Lukather signature model in all-new finishes
By Daryl Robertson published
We've uncovered the very best offers on a range of music-making gear from the likes of Line 6, Fender, Yamaha, Gibson and more
By Stuart Williams published
The first new design from EVH under Wolfgang Van Halen's watch is a Gibson-inspired semi-hollow with plenty of personality
By Jonathan Horsley published
Available now from select retailers, these rock and metal-friendly FSR models sport a hot-rodded vibe with black hardware, locking tuners, and hard-tail bridges as standard
By Rob Laing published
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
By Leigh Fuge last updated
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
By Roland Schmidt published
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
By Jonathan Horsley last updated
My pick of the best online guitar courses will get your playing up to speed from the comfort of your own home, whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player
By Rob Laing published
A string change is the ideal opportunity to get your 'board back to its best
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By MusicRadar published
Inspiration for every skill level
By Jon Musgrave published
This free mono synth plugin is creative, chaotic and fun to use. It’s time to go West (Coast)
By Rob Laing published
We take a look at two different products that can help you get your frets gleaming and your guitar back to its best for smoother bends and clearer vibrato
By Andy Price published
It’s true, sometimes working relentlessly on perfecting a song or track that you’re just not feeling can do more harm than good
By Jon Musgrave published
Putting together the elements you need to craft a beat that just won't let up
By Leigh Fuge last updated
Key techniques guitar players can learn from the Led Zeppelin legend
By Andy Jones published
In today's world of music production, pretty much everything you can dream of will have a virtual counterpart. Let's explore
By Roland Schmidt published
Chord hieroglyphics can take several forms. We unravel the mysteries of one of the most symbolic and common examples
By Andy Jones published
Forget flowers, chocolates or champagne – give your loved one a free vintage compressor plugin instead! Better still, just get it for yourself…
By Andy Price published
It’s easy to get precious about the true meaning of our creative endeavours, but how much authority do songwriters really have to own the definitive reading of their work?
By Andy Price published
It’s easy to carry on fiddling with our tracks, but as Richard D. James knows all too well, that urge to keep going can prove a problem
By Andy Price published
Sometimes imposing rules can force us out of our creative comfort zones. It's a tactic David Bowie used to birth some of his most celebrated songs.
By Roland Schmidt published
Building an extension to a chord doesn’t require planning permission, but it might require a degree of design. We add 9ths to our extension palette
By Andy Jones published
Don't know where to begin with buying and using studio monitor speakers? Listen up
By Roland Schmidt published
If your chord progressions sound a little clunky, try approaching your harmony in an inverse way.
By James Grimshaw published
My guide to hooking up your audio interface to a laptop or computer, step-by-step
By Roland Schmidt published
From bossanovas to Carole King and even James Bond villains, the major seventh can completely change your song’s mood.
By James Grimshaw published
Learn how to hook up your MIDI keyboard to your audio interface - no matter how complex your setup
By Andy Jones published
Don't let a brilliant song be swallowed up in a bad mix by following our guide to the central principles of the process
By Stuart Williams published
As heavy-shell snare drums make a comeback, DrumCraft is letting us in on the action at a snip of the price
By Trevor Curwen published
MXR revives Tom Scholz’s fabled '80s guitar headphone-amp tone in its latest pedal. Mass Hysteria ensues...
By Roland Schmidt published
If you’re a gigging keyboard player, the new Roland V-Stage could be the next major addition to your rig
By Stuart Williams published
The first new design from EVH under Wolfgang Van Halen's watch is a Gibson-inspired semi-hollow with plenty of personality
By Roland Schmidt published
In the return of an Iconoclastic instrument, GForce revisits one of the most influential drum machines of the ’80s, and beyond
By Simon Arblaster published
Cort's Space program has expanded with a four-string variant and you might want to get onboard
By Tom Bradley published
Budget cymbals without the budget sound
By Si Truss published
Elektron's hardware FM synth was already a modern classic – but this update is still a significant upgrade