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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

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...

What’s the use of cassette tapes in the time of Spotify?

The resurgence of the cassette tape is more than a matter of mere nostalgia.

Stop Forcing Your Kids to Learn a Musical Instrument

Our daughter Rebekah, who is in second grade, takes three after-school classes every week. On Monday there is violin; on Wednesday, Hebrew; and on Thursday, ballet. One of these classes connects her to a religious tradition going back three thousand years. Two of them are pretty well pointless.I don’t mean that as a bad thing. Pointlessness rules, as far as I am concerned. Lots of great activities...

Trash Tutorial: Options for your played-out discs and tapes

Q: I have a number of CDs that I need to dispose of. Any suggestions?—T.M.Q: We have a number of video cassettes. Can you tell us if any

Making excuses or dealing with challenges? Disc Makers

If you can turn an excuse into challenge, you'll be one step closer to achieving your music career goals.

Writing For An Audience Of One, Or One Million? Disc Makers Blog

If you're hoping to land a cut, there's one listener who definitely must connect with your song: the artist you're pitching to. That's your first listener, the one who will hear it before the masses.

Four Good Reasons to Start a Musician Blog

Facebook and Twitter are prominent in music marketing, but maintaining a musician blog offers promotional opportunities you should take into consideration.

Are You Ready To Produce And Promote A Podcast? Disc Makers Blog

Preparing to produce a podcast to build your brand and promote your music? This post can help you think through the basics of creation and promotion.

Are You Ready To Return To The Recording Studio? Disc Makers Blog

A return to regular activities might mean you'll be stepping into a recording studio for the first time in months. Keep these tips in mind.

Can music cut through the red tape of pharma?

Sound branding could help traditionally-silent pharmaceutical brands to flourish beyond regulation and competition, while bolstering trust with consumers.

VHS Tapes Were A Thing Of Beauty, Here's Why.

Are You Ready To Hire A Music Manager? Disc Makers Blog

Bobby Borg gives advice about personal music managers and reviews what managers do, when to look for one, and where to look for one.

Kirsty Young steps back from Desert Island Discs due to illness

Kirsty Young is to step down from Desert Island Discs for several months after being diagnosed with the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia.

Tell us: what is your most cherished mix tape?

We would like readers to send photos of their most cherished cassette tapes – and to tell us the story behind it

What is a DISC Assessment (DISC Test) and DISC Profile? |

Learn about DISC assessments and DISC profiles which reveal insights about your personality style and strengths.

Bulging Discs vs. Herniated Discs: What’s the Difference?

Bulging Discs vs. Herniated Discs: What’s the Difference<br>With back pain causing more lost work productivity than any other medical condition in the United States, who hasn’t heard the complaint, “Oh, my aching back?” But many people don’t know the difference between bulging discs and herniated discs, two of the most prevalent spinal conditions triggering acute and chronic back pain, according to Praveen Kadimcherla, MD, an…

What is "co-extruded" duct tape?

Not all duct tapes are made the same – besides different colors, lengths and widths, duct tapes can be constructed differently from the inside out by manufacturers. There are two methods by which duct tapes can be made – lamination and co-extrusion. In the past, lamination was the only known method for making duct