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Musical Instruments Feature Writer: Marcy Paulson

Whether you’ve begun learning a musical instrument or are an experienced musician, you’ve come to the right place. Here you’ll find information on guitar, bass, piano, flute, violin, and drums. From French horns to harmonicas—if it makes noise and is fun to play--we’ll cover it.

You’ll find tips to improve your sound, helpful lessons, comparisons of musical instruments, and reviews of equipment like amps, pedals, strings, and bows.

You’ll read interviews with makers, discover ideas for crafting your own authentic instruments, and find profiles of musicians.

If you have a question about an aspect of playing or a product on the market, pass it along. I’ll find someone with an answer. Also, check out my blog for musicians while you're here.


Feature Writer Articles in Musical Instruments

How to Get Kids to Practice Musical Instruments
Kids don't have to resent music lessons. Here's parenting advice that can take the drudgery out of practicing and keep the fun in learning Musical Instruments.
How to Get Kids Interested in Music Lessons
Why do kids so often miss the enjoyment of learning musical instruments? Here's parenting advice that can lay the foundation for a fun start to music lessons.
Best Advice for Beginning Musicians
Here are practical tips to help beginning musicians have fun during the first weeks with new musical instruments and music lessons.
How to Learn Musical Instruments Online
Here are ideas for learning new musical instruments with free online sheet music, free tabs, free MP3s, inexpensive software, and online music lessons.
Using Drums for Kids' Storytelling
These drum lessons for kids bring the life of drums to children's stories and folktales. Use anything from a Remo drum for kids to an electronic drum set.


Contributing Articles in Musical Instruments

How to Read Key Signatures
From the earliest stages of learning, musicians must deal with scales and keys. These are elements that help to give music its variety and diversity.
Choosing Electric Guitar Strings
Find out how to choose the appropriate electric guitar strings to suit the sound, style and technique of the player.
History Of The Les Paul Electric Guitar
The Les Paul electric guitar has a popularity and style which has endured for over half a century. Find out more about Les Paul himself and his classic guitar.
Free DJ App for the iPhone and iPod Touch
Budding DJs looking for an easy and free way to have some virtual turntable scratching fun on their iPhone need to check out Mix Meister Scratch at the App Store.
The Origin of James Burns Guitars in America
Creative electric guitar designs placed James Burns' guitars ahead of their time. Now reformed the British guitar maker looks to music legends like Brian May.