Making music is a passion for many people! It can be done at any stage of life, and has been around for centuries. The most well-known instruments in this category are the piano and violin. Both use pressed metal strings that are struck or vibrated by a hammer or bow…

As we already mentioned, there are many different types of musical instruments that come from all over the world. Some make sounds for fun or to be entertaining to others, while other ones have special meanings and functions. With so many types of music making equipment, it can get confusing…

In this lesson, we are going to look at how the conductor arranges the instruments in an orchestra. The term “orchestral instrument” is often used interchangeably with the word “vocalist.” This isn’t quite right! There are five main types of orchestral instruments: brass, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and keyboards. A very…

Over the past few decades, there has been a rise in educational toys that focus on teaching kids of all ages specific skills or concepts. These are typically referred to as learning tools or education products. Many of these toys promote hand-eye coordination, math skills, language acquisition, and more. Others…

Making music is a universal language that connects everyone across all cultures and generations. It is truly an art form that anyone can pick up if they are passionate about it. Many people have made a career out of creating new musical instruments and styles, so there are many ways…

Having to determine what kind of musician you want to be can sometimes feel like trying to classify an animal according to whether it is a dog, cat or horse. Musical instruments fall into one of five major categories depending on how they are constructed and what sounds they are…

Many people are curious as to how musical instruments produce sound. This is very interesting because we as humans listen to music on these devices all of the time! Most musicians spend a lot of time educating themselves about different instruments and how they work. Some learn more difficult parts…

As we all know, flying can be expensive! There are always fees for checked bags, overweight luggage, extra baggage, etc. The most expensive part of traveling by air is probably paying for additional entertainment supplies like headphones or earbuds, music devices, and/or smart phones you’re willing to let go of.…