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

Our recommended budget IEMs for practice and performance – options starting from $45/£45

Our experts have tested over 85 kits to bring you this guide to the best electronic drum kits available today - the guide also includes full reviews, buying advice and demos

Start playing today with beginner acoustics from Taylor, Fender, Epiphone, Martin and more – hand-picked by experts

Record your next pod’ or stream your heart out with the very best podcast mics, including my affordable recommendation under $100/£100

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

Looking for the best piano keyboard for beginners? Well MusicRadar has you covered with expert advice and useful recommendations from industry professionals

An expert look at the very best beginner digital pianos on the market from the likes of Yamaha, Casio, Korg, and Roland - including full reviews and video demos

Store recording sessions, video files, and sample libraries with our expert pick of the best external hard drives for Mac and PC