ALL Guides

The Biggest Challenges Musicians Face in 2026: A Gear4music Study

Guides, Live Sound & DJ by Jonathan / 11.09.26

How to Set Up a MIDI Controller – A Step-by-Step Guide

Guides, Studio & Production by Harold Clark / 02.09.26

The 9 Best Portable Digital Pianos

Guides, Pianos & Keyboard by Laura / 01.12.25

The 13 Best Dynamic Microphones – Options for the Studio and Stage

Guides, Guides, Live Sound & DJ, Studio & Production by Alex / 14.11.25

The 9 Best Travel Guitars – Portable Electric and Acoustic Options

Guides, Guitars & Bass by Jonathan / 11.11.25

How to Learn Piano by Yourself – Expert Top Tips

Guides, Pianos & Keyboard by Laura / 06.11.25

The 11 Best Drum Breaks Ever and How to Use One in Your Track

Guides, Studio & Production by Harold Clark / 04.11.25

What is DMX Lighting? Here’s Our Guide to DMX

Guides, Live Sound & DJ by Alex / 29.10.25

7 Ways to Encourage Your Child to Practise Music

Guides, Guides, Guides, Guitars & Bass, Orchestral, Pianos & Keyboard by Maisie Scannell / 29.10.25

The 16 Best Kick Drum Mics for a Strong Low-End Response

Drums & Percussions, Guides by Bethany / 22.10.25

Lost to the Future – Gibson’s Hunt for the Back to the Future Guitar

Guides, Guitars & Bass, New Releases by Jonathan / 21.10.25

Church Stage Lighting Guide – Ideas for Your Place of Worship

Guides, Live Sound & DJ by Alex / 16.10.25

Inside The Howl and the Hum’s Rig – The Secrets Behind Their Sound

Guides, Guides, Guitars & Bass, Live Sound & DJ by Maisie Scannell / 16.10.25

Flute vs. Recorder – Which One Should I Learn?

Guides, Orchestral by Laura / 15.10.25

The Pros and Cons of Open-Handed Drumming and When to Use It

Drums & Percussions, Guides by Bethany / 09.10.25

How to Improve Your Stage Presence – Become the Best Performer You Can Be!

Guides, Live Sound & DJ by Alex / 01.10.25

How to Get Gigs – A Guide for Budding Live Musicians in 2026

Guides, Guides, Guitars & Bass, Live Sound & DJ by Jonathan / 30.09.25

How to Clean a Trombone – A Guide for Beginners

Guides, Orchestral by Laura / 29.09.25

Tips for Improving Your Practice and Getting Better at the Piano

Guides, Pianos & Keyboard by Laura / 25.09.25

Building a Home Studio on a Budget – An Expert’s Guide

Guides, Studio & Production by Harold Clark / 24.09.25

An Easy Guide to Drumstick Sizes

Drums & Percussions, Guides by Bethany / 24.09.25

The Eras Tour Stage Setup and Production — And How You Can Put On Your Own Pop Concert

Guides, Live Sound & DJ by Alex / 19.09.25

Fiona-Lee on Her Crazy Year, Stage Setup, and Playing with a Band

Guides, Guitars & Bass by Maisie Scannell / 16.09.25

Guitar Intonation Guide – Learn How to Intonate Your Guitar

Guides, Guitars & Bass by Jonathan / 16.09.25

How to Tune a Clarinet – A Guide for Beginners

Guides, Orchestral by Laura / 12.09.25

A Guide to Travis Barker’s Drum Kits & Gear

Drums & Percussions, Guides by Bethany / 12.09.25