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The saxophone was invented way back in the 1840s and has its origins based out of Belgium where it has become one of the most popular musical instruments in the world. Many people desire to play this exquisite instrument while even more enjoy simply listening to the...

Although independent artists are becoming increasingly more common, succeeding as an independent musician is not as easy as it seems. Indeed, not only do indie artists need the talent and charisma of mainstream artists but they must also be armed with an array of...

Well, here we are. At the time of this article, we are coming up on almost 2 years since the beginning of the pandemic. As professional or aspiring musicians, we don’t need to reopen the pain of the wounds this unprecedented time has had on our industry. Let us...

Sound has been one of life’s great mysteries to mankind for as long as we have had the ears to hear it and hands to create it with. To that end, one of the greatest sound-making inventions ever devised has only been around for about 70 years – the synthesizer. In this...

For creators and musicians of every genre, everyone has been told to “develop your sound”. For some, it is a happy accident – an idea or combination of ideas that simply worked out. For others, it is the product of a lifetime of influence, work, and current tastes....