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Finding the Perfect Beginner Bass Guitar

Call yourself a hopeless romantic, but you’ve fallen hard for the bass guitar. And who wouldn’t? It’s the unsung hero of the musical ensemble, often overshadowed by its flashier electric cousin. Yet, when a song begs for an injection of groove, drive, or funk, it’s the bass that everyone looks… Read more

A Les Paul Guitar
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5 Guitar Myths Debunked

Guitar myths are a dime a dozen. Trawl through the internet, social media, or even when you're at a bar with your guitarist friends, you’ll hear so many for yourself! For every true fact out there, there are so many falsehoods about gear just waiting to bamboozle beginners and exasperate… Read more

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Crosley Turntables Compared

If you’d have told somebody back in the 2000s that vinyl would be making a comeback in a big way, they’d probably have you committed to a psych ward – but lo and behold, look at the state of the music world right now. Vinyl hasn’t only made a comeback,… Read more

Roland Audio Interface, Shure Dynamic Microphone and a Novation MIDI keyboard
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Setting Up Your Home Recording Studio: The Essentials

All hail the marvels of technology! Advancements in science and manufacturing have no doubt made marked improvements to many facets of modern life. Just look at the examples! It has made computers accessible to the masses, connected people and ideas all over the globe via the internet, and contributed to… Read more

Piano, guitar and kalimba
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What are the Best Instruments to Learn Music with?

Contemplating reasons to learn a new music instrument? Well, you’ve come to the right place if you're looking for that and the best instruments to learn music with! Alongside its relaxing qualities, science has demonstrated that learning an instrument is beneficial to refining brain structure and forming neural connections. Think… Read more

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Why You Should Buy a Custom Shop Guitar

Custom Shop guitars. For some, the phrase evokes feelings of realising a childhood dream – a dream of obtaining that holy grail instrument! To others, it means getting the perfect instrument that adds an extra layer of musical inspiration – a push to take them to the upper echelon of… Read more

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8 Keyboards and Pianos for Beginners

For those just starting out on the keys, or looking to buy a starter piano for someone special – we fully understand that the process of choosing your first instrument can be a daunting task. With a massive assortment of features, types, and sizes on the marketplace, it can definitely… Read more

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Chinese New Year 2021: Our Gear Picks

And just like that, the big C-N-Y looms across the horizon. Just as we’re easing into the new year, we’ve been thoroughly blindsided by the arrival of the impending Chinese New Year. If you’re anything like us, the holiday invokes memories of family get-togethers, angbaos, and delicious CNY treats –… Read more

Holiday season buyers guide
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2020 Holiday Season Buyers’ Guide, plus a Gift from us

As we approach the end of the calendar year we can’t help but hear Andy William’s rendition of “It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year'' play on repeat in our heads to remind us that the season of giving is upon us again.  Why is it “the most wonderful… Read more

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Andy Powers Live Session Part 3: Improving the Acoustic Guitar, Buyer Advice and Guitar Ageing

We're finally on to our last instalment of the incredible learning journey with Taylor's Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers. Andy had covered topics ranging from sustainability to wood selection to working from home during the pandemic, and today we'll be diving into even more topics about the acoustic guitar he… Read more

Drum Tips- Buying Your First Drum Kit
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Drum Tips: Buying Your First Drum Kit

Just like buying any instrument, we're lucky to live in a time where we're completely spoiled for choice. As a beginner planning to get into drums, how do you know what's right for your playing needs. What features do you need? Is it versatile enough for the music I want… Read more

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Dads, It’s Never Too Late to Live Your Rockstar Dreams

Father’s Day is just around the corner, and it can sometimes be tough to buy the perfect gift for dad. Naturally, we’d tell you to give the gift of music! And we believe that a beautiful way to honour dads is to help them realise their musical dreams. Because it’s… Read more