“Mum, I want to learn to play the drums”. It’s strange how some sentences have the power to evoke fear in a parent when spoken by their child. My son Jamie (JJ) is eight years old. I have to admit, he does enjoy hitting things with sticks so maybe I should have seen this coming. I took a breath and said, “Wow, drums! Really? Why the drums?” Apparently, in
Learning to produce your own music can be one of the most fulfilling things you can do as an artist. There’s no better way to
Multisample Support, JUNO-DS Tone Manager, and Other New Enhancements for the JUNO-DS61 and JUNO-DS88 Lightweight, mobile, and filled with high-quality sounds and hands-on controls, Roland’s
Noise. Every musician, audio engineer or live sound mixer is familiar with it. That horrible, unwanted and mood-destroying hiss or screech that always seems to
The Beatles. What can be said that hasn’t already been written about (and over analysed) so many times before!? While we’re all familiar with the
The shimmering, spatial chords from the guitar of Andy Summers, ringing out over the top of Sting’s bass line, with the side-stick reggae feel of
The song Pride and Joy is another example of the legendary tone of the late, great Stevie Ray Vaughan. Recorded at the end of 1982
Eruption. One of the world’s greatest guitar solos. From the debut album by Van Halen in 1978. This solo came bursting onto the scene with
Voodoo Child (Slight Return) is the final track on the 3rd (and, unfortunately final) 1968 studio album, Electric Ladyland, by the legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix.
The 4 Cable Method (4CM), is a term usually heard in guitar-related conversations. It describes a way to connect your guitar to your effects pedals and
This comprehensive TD-50 drummer’s guide covers all aspects of the Roland TD-50 series kits. The original TD-50 (2016) and new generation TD-50X (2021) are the
Headphones are one of the greatest technological creations of the 20th century. If you don’t think that’s true, take a look in any bus, train,
The AIRA SYSTEM-8 Plug Out Synthesizer has made serious polyphonic ‘waves’ in the keyboard world. In 1973, Roland released the SH-1000 synthesizer and started a
Here are some top tips to make your drum practice more effective. Some drummers can’t get enough practice. For others, practice consists of a couple
The new Roland Boutique SH-01A Synthesizer is a faithful recreation of the classic Roland SH-101 from 1982, a synthesizer that helped shape the sound of
In this article, we’ll show you how to create some classic sounds in the style of popular dance genres using the Roland System-8. While some
SBTRKT (AKA Aaron Jerome) is undoubtedly one of the hottest producers around. DJ, remixer and studio alchemist, SBTRKT won hearts and minds with his eponymous
As a percussionist, the range of instruments that you are expected to carry and know how to play is immense. Luckily, the Roland SPD::ONE PERCUSSION
In this article, we speak with Yumi Sasada on the practicalities of home practicing and parent involvement. What are the advantages of regular practice and
Recently, we asked Yumi Sasada the question, ‘ What age can a child start piano lessons? ‘. As an experienced trainer of piano teachers and the owner
