Lockdown can be a great opportunity to broaden your musical taste. Starting from music you already love, seek out new styles and artists using documentaries and your own journal to understand what you're listening to. Giving your listening a structure will transform your experience and might even be the first step on the way to life as a musician. | Read More →

This article discusses in detail the exact reasons why many people around the world find K-Pop music appealing. The purpose is to explain why and how Korean music became so popular outside of Korea. The article follows a slightly formal tone, but is still easily understandable. | Read More →

Music has always been a part of everyday lives. With the birth of streaming, it's possible to have any track at any time on an app. The music industry as a whole benefits from services such as Spotify because it's a win for artists and consumers alike. This article dives into why streaming services have become such a phenomenon in the last decade. | Read More →

Many people get trapped with the preconception that they are tone-deaf and give up any hope of learning to sing. However, for most people, it just takes practice to hit the right notes and improve your tone. This 650-word article analyses what learning to sing means and the difference between pitch and tone. It then goes on to discuss tone-deafness and the ways to improve your overall tone. | Read More →

Each generation of music lovers experiences the surprise of finding out that their favourite song is actually a cover version of an older track. Sometimes a cover version isn't as good as the original; sometimes it can breathe new life into an old tune. Here are eight cover versions, from rock to swing to ballads, that will change the way you listen to some old favourites. | Read More →

If you play electric guitar, you are going to need an amp to go alongside it. There is so much choice out there, and so many different models, that it can seem almost impossible to get the one you want. This 700-word article looks at the five most important considerations when purchasing a guitar amp: combo or separate units, solid-state or tube, speaker size, unit construction, and additional features. | Read More →