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Kids hands on a beginner keyboard

Best keyboards for beginners 2025: Get started with our expert pick of beginner keyboards for all ages

By Daryl Robertson last updated

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

Keyboards & Pianos
Yamaha CSP-255 review

Best digital pianos for beginners 2025: 8 beginner-friendly pianos handpicked by a professional piano and music gear reviewer

By Daryl Robertson last updated

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

Keyboards & Pianos
Cose up of external hard drive sitting on a laptop

Best external hard drives for music production 2025: Back up your music and boost your computer's performance

By Chris Corfield last updated

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

Tech

Best laptop for music production 2025: For home studios and mobile music-making - tested by experts

By Matt McCracken last updated

My pick of the best laptops for making music, plus hands-on reviews, stress testing, and what to look for when buying

Computers

What are the best online guitar lessons in 2025? I review guitar gear for a living and these are my favourite lessons platforms

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

Guitar Lessons & Tutorials

Best cheap microphones for recording 2025: Budget microphones for the home studio

By Matt McCracken last updated

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

Microphones
A PRS McCarty 594 on a hard case

Best electric guitars 2025: Our pick of guitars to suit all budgets

By Daryl Robertson last updated

Find the top electric guitar for your budget and playing style, whether you play rock, metal, blues or beyond

Electric Guitars

Best looper pedals 2025: My favourite loop stations for every budget

By Michael Astley-Brown last updated

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

Guitar Pedals
Close up of LR Baggs Anthem pickup in an acoustic guitar

Best acoustic guitar pickups 2025: electrify your acoustic for stage, studio and sound fx – our top picks for all budgets

By Simon Fellows last updated

Looking to perform live, record in a studio or hook up your acoustic guitar to some dazzling effects? Then fitting a quality pickup is the best upgrade you can make

Guitar Pickups
Man playing acoustic drums on the left of the image and electronic drums on the right

Is an acoustic or an electronic drum kit better for beginners?

By Ronan Macdonald published

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

Drum Kits
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