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How to Shop for Classical Music on Vinyl

So, you’ve decided to nerd up your record collection and expand your aural palette by getting into classical music on vinyl? Awesome! But where to start? The good news is that high-quality classical vinyl is relatively easy to find. The great news is that learning the basics of how to...

A Fun Way To Repurpose Vinyl Records: Use Them To Make Your Own Color-Changing Bluetooth Speaker...

See how to repurpose old 45 vinyl records into a DIY lamp that changes colors & plays music. This DIY glow lamp is a color-changing Bluetooth speaker lamp!

Jimmy Page Tricked You: Why You're Playing "Stairway to Heaven" Wrong—and How to Fix It

I know what you’re thinking: “I can already play that perfectly well, thank you very much!” And, of course, you can. You’ve got the intro and verse rhythm

21 Benefits of Learning a Musical Instrument

The benefits of learning a musical instrument are numerous. They range from improved social interaction skills and increased empathy to refined time, money and people management skills.

Are Musical Instruments a Sound Investment?

Post-crisis, there is a growing demand for rare musical instruments as an alternative investment. The return on investment can be high, but there are risks with these illiquid investments.

Which Musical Instrument Are You Most Like Based On Your Personality?

How is video game music made?

It's the astonishing music that carries you into different worlds as you play a video game. But how is it made, and, more importantly, how can it be made to react to you as you play?

Health benefits for seniors learning to play musical instruments

Singing in a choir or playing a musical instrument can result in significant physical and mental benefits for people aged over 65.

12 things they didn't tell you about learning a musical instrument

Taking up an instrument? Great! But be warned - it's not as easy as you might think...

Is Life A Recursive Video Game?

The idea that we humans are living inside a simulation is not new. Many religions propose the existence of a creator—an omnipotent deity who formed the world and set its rules in motion—but this is simply another way of framing the video game hypothesis. It’s bigger than you think...

The surprising musical instrument many parents want their kids to learn

Contrary to popular belief, most parents actually want their kids to learn a musical instrument.

How video gaming is used to improve veteran rehabilitation

Video gaming therapy helps refine motor skill development and decision-making skills for Veterans with spinal cord injuries, amputations and neurological or other injuries.

How to Create the Ultimate Video Game Room for Adults

With so many design options and gaming gear, why not create something spectacular instead? If you’re ready to design a video game room but don’t know where to start, these tips will help you out.

Musical Instruments Trivia Questions & Answers

403 questions and answers about 'Musical Instruments' in our 'Other Music' category. Did you know these fun facts and interesting bits of information?

When Are Children Ready to Play a Musical Instrument?

Is your child ready to play a musical instrument? Read on to see how music can be a rewarding experience for a child with numerous benefits.

Is Playing a Musical Instrument Good for Your Health?

People who play a musical instrument may tend to have better physical and mental health, studies have shown. Even taking up an instrument in old age may help, research suggests.

3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

“You are allowed to fail, and you will become better because of your failures.” There are no red pen marks for missed notes in music the way there are on tests — there is nothing to feel bad about when you play something “wrong” in music. To become skilled at a musical instrument — and to become great at anything — one needs to struggle a little. In your child’s case, they need to sound bad before they sound good; they need to…

Sensory Branding For The Win: Learn from Anime and Video Gaming Events

Sensory branding is the key success factor in any events, including business events. Learn how to do it right from Anime and video gaming events.

Is a Video Game Design Career for You?

Take our quiz to find out if a video game design career is right for you? Learn how to get into gaming what the best job for you is based on your skills ...