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The violin is one of the most beautiful, but also most demanding instruments to start on. It has no frets, so you have to find every note by ear, and bowing is a science of its own. We tell you what you need, how to start with holding the violin and bow, and how long it takes to play your first melody.

Wondering how to tune a guitar quickly and accurately? This guide covers standard E – A – D – G – B – E tuning, string frequencies, tuning with a tuner, an app or by ear, plus practical advice on when to use a clip-on or pedal tuner.

Do you know how to change bass guitar strings and when it is time to do it? Follow this photo guide with practical tips from bassist Matej Krivánek so you can fit new strings safely, cleanly and without unnecessary mistakes.

Did you know that one of the most iconic effects in history was born from a broken tube and at first barely sold at all? Fuzz appeared by accident in 1961 and gradually changed the sound of the bass, of rock and of a whole generation. See its story from the Maestro FZ-1 to the Big Muff and hear a massive test of fuzzes on bass guitar from the second episode of StompStory.

Sheet music looks like a secret code, but you can learn it in one afternoon. We'll show you how to read music from scratch: the staff, the clefs, note names and how long each note lasts. No dull theory, just what you really need for your first song.

Lukáš Hlaváč, guitarist of Walter Schnitzelsson and pro guitar tech, shows you in studio lab ep. 11 how to get your electric guitar in perfect shape without visiting a luthier. Neck relief, string change, intonation, pickup height – step by step. Bonus: EverTune bridge and a sound test.

Your voice is the most powerful yet most sensitive element in any song. In episode 10 of studio lab, sound engineer Jakub Hríbik from Pulp Studio shows you how to get the most out of recording vocals at home – from choosing the right microphone and using a pop filter to building the perfect comp track from multiple takes.

The kalimba is the ideal first musical instrument. No sheet music, no sore fingers, no months of frustration. This guide shows you how to start, what to buy and how to keep progressing.

Think great music can only be made in professional studios with expensive gear? Think again. Today you can build a fully functional home studio on a tight budget – and the results will surprise you. This guide shows you exactly what you need, where to start, and how to avoid the most common mistakes.

It’s never too late to learn to play the piano. In this practical guide, we’ll show you how to gradually master the basics at home, even if you don’t have extra time or resources for a private teacher. Within a few weeks, you’ll be playing your first pieces and discovering the joy of music.