Buying your first guitar can be intimidating, but we’re here to help! In this guide, we’ll look at two types of acoustic guitars, nylon stringed and steel stringed, and electric guitars. Even if you’re a complete beginner and know nothing about guitars, we’ll help you figure out which type is…

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Announcing a special Weekly Challenge in honor of the legendary guitarist. Last week, we lost a legend. Eddie Van Halen, iconic guitarist of the band Van Halen, passed away at the age of 65 from cancer. Van Halen continues to be one of the most popular rock acts of all…

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Feeling frustrated with your new hobby? Here’s how to stay on course. Learning to play an instrument can be tough, whether you’re just starting out or have some musical background. We’ve put together a few tips to boost your confidence so you can have fun, learn fast and find your…

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21-year-old singer-songwriter Declan McKenna made some of his biggest fans’ dreams come true when he performed for them during our first ever Yousician Artist Session! Declan kicked off this new Yousician series with an intimate virtual concert for 25 lucky contest winners and performed music from…

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Phil joined a high school music class as part of our Yousician Guest Teacher series. Here’s what we learned. Who doesn’t know Def Leppard’s 1988 hit “Pour Some Sugar on Me”? The song peaked at number 2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and has remained a pop culture…

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“It’s any musician’s job to look for the good in everything, so that you can turn that into a song that lives outside of you, and could perhaps even outlive us. That’s what great music can do.” Jason Mraz is no stranger to great music. So many of…

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By Rob Cypher You’ve said the words in your head – maybe you even said them out loud. “I want to learn an instrument.” Congratulations! You have taken the first step in one of the most rewarding, positive experiences you can undertake. And yes, just saying it does mean something!…

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By Rob Cypher When we see a musician at the peak of their powers – whether it be at the Grammys, a rocking club show, a sold out stadium tour – they seem to be on another level, able to move a crowd and elicit a range of emotions with…

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By Heather Taylor Creativity isn’t something that you’re born with. Making music, art, or film is not only about generating ideas, but also having a process to acquire and improve the skills you need to make these ideas come to life. By examining the creative process of artists from…

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