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Mike Portnoy recently shared his thoughts on the changes he’s noticed while playing with Dream Theater again after a 13-year hiatus. In an interview, Portnoy was asked how performing and…

Fender has partnered with online gear retailer Reverb to offer officially certified second-hand acoustic and electric guitars through the platform. Instruments sold under the Fender Certified Pre-Owned program undergo professional…

Many children are introduced to The Beatles’ music through their parents, and now the iconic band is helping those kids learn to play their songs as well. Loog, a children’s…

Cellist and composer Ailbhe McDonagh’s new violin concerto, The Irish Four Seasons, has been released by Avie Records UK in August. This fresh take on Vivaldi’s classic is performed by…

The ukulele, often viewed as a quaint instrument, is no less legitimate than any other, requiring considerable practice to play well. However, Zeroshot, a maker with a knack for building…

As a young musician, Dean Fraser had a single dream in mind, and decades later, the celebrated saxophonist looks back with a grateful smile, having achieved that dream many times…

Under overcast skies that eventually gave way to sunshine streaming over Gordon Hall, the Lysander Piano Trio—formed by students from the Juilliard School and named after the character in Shakespeare’s…

Joan Claire Champie, born in 1932, has passed away at the age of 92. She made history as the first female musician to join the woodwind section of the Baltimore…

Phil Collen, best known for his association with Stratocaster-style electric guitars during his tenure with Def Leppard, has recently received a custom creation from Jackson that may mark a significant…

André 3000’s recent appearance at All Points East surprised fans when the rapper showcased new music in an unexpected way. Performing on Saturday, August 17, alongside notable artists like Loyle…