If you want to add a high-quality maple guitar to the collection without spending in the 1,000+ range, the Yamaha FG840 is an exceptionally good fit. If you’re a beginning student of the guitar, an intermediate player, or a touring professional not wishing to spend Martin or Taylor prices, this acoustic guitar has unbeatable quality … Read more
Acoustic guitars can be tricky to start learning, but they are especially difficult for those with small hands or short fingers. Buying just any random acoustic guitar can result in a difficult or impossible time learning to play. As a private lesson teacher of over 10 years, I know exactly how frustrating it can be … Read more
Yamaha as an instrument maker is well-known for its high-quality work, and their guitars are no exception. I’ve been teaching guitar lessons for over 10 years, and I always feel comfortable recommending their guitars to people. But there are so many Yamaha models out there with endless descriptions. How do you sort through it all? … Read more
If you’ve never thought about it, the anatomy of a trumpet might seem pretty simple. You’ve got the mouthpiece, the trumpet body, the valves, and the bell. But when you look at a trumpet parts diagram like the one below, you may wonder what all those parts are for. Beyond just reading the trumpet parts … Read more
Looking for acoustic guitars under $500? The Seagull S6 Original Acoustic Guitar may be the bright sound you’re searching for. Some guitar snobs tend to scoff at anything that costs less than $1,000. So by that logic, acoustic guitars under $500 aren’t worth anything. But that’s not really true, as this acoustic guitar from Seagull … Read more
Are you or your child looking to start learning to play the trumpet? Are you overwhelmed by the hundreds of different models to choose from? You don’t have to be. If you’ve searched online for trumpets, you’ll find a lot of features that aren’t easily understood or explained. Words like bore size, piston valves, saddle … Read more
Choosing your very first acoustic guitar can be a real challenge. On the one hand, you’re on the lookout for a high-quality guitar that is not only easy to play but also sounds good enough to make you eager to play or learn the instrument. On the other hand, you’re looking for an acoustic guitar … Read more