The music industry is one where influence is far reaching. Whenever an artist makes it big, they always talk about those that came before them who inspired them and helped them to decide that they wanted to be musicians themselves.

Influential musicians can be found wherever you look in the industry, from legends of rock and roll to famous flamenco guitar players. Here are some of tho...

When it comes to picking out the best guitar ever made, people have plenty of thoughts and the conversation can become heated. The truth is that it is hard to pick the best from the large collection of great guitars out there. However, there are a few guitar models that always make the lists and which a majority of guitarists and music lovers can agree upon. Here are some of the most iconic gui...

Bass guitar is a wonderful instrument to play; yet, it isn’t as popular as some other instruments such as guitar and piano. However, if you want a versatile and fun instrument to play, then bass guitar might be just the perfect instrument for you. It’s also a key instrument for a band, as it ties in the drums and the keyboard. If you are looking to understand the history of bass gui...

If you had to name famous guitar makers, Fender would probably be at the top of your list. When you look at the list of guitarists who have played Fender guitars, you can see why we all love and cherish its guitar models. Guitar greats like Jimi Hendrix and Ritchie Blackmore have helped to establish the brand as one of the most loved of all times. 

Fender’s iconic guitar mo...

Contemporary popular music has transcended all national boundaries, with different types of music being performed and listened to in all corners of the world. Each culture also adds their own little tweaks and twists to the music, constantly creating new sounds and influences.

Spanish music has deeply influenced the popular music we listen to today. From the Macarena moves to La Bamba...

The importance of music theory is a hot debate topic in the world of professional music. Some believe knowledge of music theory is what makes you a true musician, whereas some feel their lack of music theory knowledge is like a badge of honour. 

With the eternal debate over the importance of music theory raging on, how important is music theory to modern musicians?