As a strings instructor(guitar/bass/ukulele/mandolin, etc...), one of the most under appreciated topics of teaching is how to properly use a tuner. Many times, a student will come in with an instrument that is so out of tune that it makes me cringe. They try to play it...

Buying a drum set can be a difficult (and expensive) process if you don't know what you're looking for. The most important aspect of drum set shopping is to know what you actually need. This article is going to look at what is necessary for beginner students to ha...