by monica | Dec 16, 2024 | C Sharp
“Why should I learn to play a musical instrument?” – a fairly common question, with answers that range from cognitive benefits to social skills development. “Why should I learn to play another instrument?” now, that is a slightly rarer question. Learning to play...
by monica | Dec 9, 2024 | UnTrivia
Have you ever groaned at hearing Shape of You played for the fifth time in one hour while you’re stranded in traffic? On the rare occasion, that my phone runs out of battery and I’m forced to put the radio on, what bothers me more than the kitschy advertisements is...
by monica | Dec 2, 2024 | UnTrivia
A few years ago, I met a fantastic young Taaqademy drummer, around thirteen, who was truly the glue keeping the band together. Excellent technique, and a natural drummer. One thing though: she’s a girl. Were you expecting a boy? Because most of us would’ve. Nearly...
by monica | Nov 25, 2024 | Gear
Every year, the debate between acoustic and electric drums becomes more complicated. Electronic kits have started to really grow in popularity because they’re better suited to specific surroundings and styles of music, but acoustic kits still retain their reputation...
by monica | Nov 18, 2024 | Gear
So you’re doing it! You’ve decided to set up a home studio. Woah. That usually means you’re ready to take the next step into making music a big part of your life. And that’s exactly the kind of commitment we Taaqademians are fond of seeing! But—it can get a bit...
