Okay, we get it, learning a musical instrument can be intimidating - and it's easy to feel like you aren't cut out to be a musician. Yes, mastering your chosen instrument takes dedication and ...

The keyboard is one of the easiest instruments to learn; it's quick to pick up, intuitive and versatile, while also being one of the more affordable instruments to get going with – you can pick up a ...

Like many would-be six-string slingers, Don Bacon of Denver, Colorado, found getting started tougher than it looked. The discomfort experienced when pushing soft finger ends onto hard metal strings ...

We've seen a few learning systems that help students to learn at their own pace by having them follow lights to form chords on a guitar or nail songs on a piano keyboard. The latest from Yamaha to do ...

If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you already know that I play guitar and absolutely love music. My wife plays the clarinet and three of our kids are learning to play the piano. So ...

Learning to play piano—or any instrument, for that matter—is difficult. It requires learning a totally new language, an understanding of music theory, and practicing for hours every day to sync your ...

When you buy through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I have a confession to make. I’ve been a working singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist for over twenty years—and, actually, ...

Roli is a cool startup that makes fascinating music products. The Seaboard led the way, with a clever take on the keyboard that allowed players to bend notes like guitar strings. Blocks were even more ...

Many will find X-Plus VickyBoard Ergo Split-V keyboard’s looks to be highly subjective. While it’s a proper conversation starter (whether or not you are a keyboard enthusiast), it will add to your ...

The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you'll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. I can't play the piano — at least not ...