My parents made me take music lessons as a kid. I refused to do the same to my own children.

My husband and I were forced to play instruments as kids. We took a different approach with our three children and they all ...
Guitar World on MSN

Dolly Parton was the undisputed queen of country, but she was also a highly underrated guitar player

Dolly Parton leaves a rich legacy. From her quick wit to her remarkable fretting hand, there will never be another like her ...

[Practice Journal] Reviewing Fundamentals and Deepening Study of Repertoire | Results Gained from Four Practice Sessions Morning and Night

Today, I secured time for classical guitar practice by splitting it into a total of four sessions: two in the morning and two ...

For those who want to start playing acoustic guitar in Hikarigaoka | How to avoid failure when choosing your first guitar and practicing

When you decide to start playing the acoustic guitar, the first things you think about are:"Should I buy a guitar?" "Can I practice by watching YouTube?" "Should I go to a music school?"It is probably ...
Sportskeeda

15 actors who learned unusual skills for their movie roles

Hollywood stars often boast about diving deep into a character, but sometimes script requirements demand far more than ...
Grimy Goods

No Skips: The Best New Indie and Alternative Albums You Need to Hear (September 2026)

The best new indie and alternative albums of September 2026, from Sylvan Esso, Gilla Band, Slow Pulp, Cain Culto, Susannah Joffe, Boy Harsher and more.

Mastodon’s Bill Kelliher and Nick Johnston on the evolution and survival of prog-metal’s big beast

The loss of Brent Hinds would have broken most bands. But with Nick Johnston, Mastodon plowed on, and Marrow Deep is a tribute that cuts to the bone ...
Dallas Observer

Dallas R&B artist dove rd finds his voice on the heartbreaking ‘Fantasy’

Born in Dallas and raised in Colleyville, R&B/pop artist dove rd. talks Michael Jackson, a detour in Australia and his ...

Musicians are weighing in after a new cat owner worries about his gear, only to find that felines have a funny affinity for Rock & Roll: ‘She will try to climb BETWEEN me …

Adopting a cat can change a lot of aspects in your life that you didn't think needed any special attention. But just as this ...
The Lumberjack

Porch Fest

McCabe Atop one of Sunny Brae’s highest slopes, on a grassy porch encircled with rocks, duo Trinket and ,Kween — accompanied ...
Atwood Magazine

“This Is a Rock Band”: The Bends Let Loose on ‘If You Insist,’ a Spirited Debut Fueled by Friendship, Freedom, and Rock ‘n’ Roll

From playing Baton Rouge college bars and house parties to crafting a debut album built on friendship, experimentation, and a ...
BroadwayWorld

SALUTE TO SERVICE 2026 to Honor Veterans With Jon Batiste

Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music West End / UK SALUTE TO SERVICE returns to PBS this November to ...