Buying guides

Treat the piano player in your life this Christmas with our pick of 15 must-have piano items, essential accessories and clever gadgets for every budget

Show the drummer in your life some love this Christmas with my pick of 18 useful accessories and gadgets starting from only $8.75

I've got the latest laptops on test that will not only enable you to make music anywhere, but do it without spending a fortune – our top picks start at just $/£300

Record at home for less with my pick of the best budget recording microphones around

Explore my pick of compact and floorboard loopers from the likes of Boss, TC Electronic, Line 6, and more

Is it better to learn on acoustic or electronic drums? We tackle the topics of noise, space, cost, playability and more to help you decide

Keep your tuning in check in all scenarios with the best clip-on tuners for guitar, bass and ukulele

Years of playing and reviewing gear have taught me exactly what to look for - here's how to get a guitar to grow with

Bag yourself the ultimate digital playing experience with these top-rated Roland pianos - featuring units from the F, HP, LX and GP series

DW, Roc-N-Soc and Gibraltar are among the brands vying to be crowned king of the drum thrones – but which one is right for you in terms of build, comfort and budget? Here’s my recommendations