Best DJ Controllers for Scratching

Whatever side you sit on the vinyl turntable versus DJ controller divide, you will likely agree the debate about which is better is needlessly polarizing. With the way the technology is

by Patrick Zuva

Gear

Find the Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker System for Your Upcoming Party

Wouldn’t it be great if you could start a party wherever you wanted? Many people I know don’t need any encouragement to fire up the music and getting a party started.

by Patrick Zuva

Flute

5 Best Flutes for Beginners

For anyone not progressing fast enough learning on a poor quality flute, it can be difficult to pinpoint whether it’s the instrument or your skill set that’s not up to

by Patrick Zuva

Gear

Best Portable Sound System for Events

The minimalist movement is not showing signs of slowing down. Small this and less of that, it seems no one wants to own or carry more than they have to. But if

by Patrick Zuva

Clarinet

Reviewing the Best Clarinet for Beginners

No amount of learner enthusiasm will make up for a poor quality beginner clarinet. A cheap clarinet may save you money now, but you are unlikely to develop fast enough while

by Patrick Zuva

Drums

The Best Drum Mic Kits

Of all the instruments, drums have got to be among the trickiest to record. Should you use one microphone or a kit? If you use a mic kit, how do you position

by Patrick Zuva

Trumpets

Best Trumpet for Beginners

A faulty trumpet will not encourage your learning efforts. As a beginner you want to spend more time playing and practicing with your instrument, than trying to fix sticky valves and

by Patrick Zuva

Beats

Top Tabletop Loop Station – Boss RC-505 Review

Digital music technology has given modern music producers what seems to be an unfair advantage over their yesteryear peers. When you consider the tinkering and trouble audio looping pioneers like Pierre

by Patrick Zuva

Violin

Top 5 Violin Bows for the Money

Here's the truth: More than likely, a bad bow will impede your development as a violinist. Admittedly, the bow doesn’t need to be a 5-figure French masterpiece, made by François Tourte. But every

by Patrick Zuva

Gear

The Best Digital Hand Percussion Pad

Did the world need another digital percussion instrument? It’s a fair question, because there didn’t seem to be a glaring, unmet need. Yet Roland saw one. And the HandSonic HPD digital hand percussion

by Patrick Zuva

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