If you’ve always wanted to play a musical instrument but never got round to it, it’s not too late. Not only is it fun, but research shows that learning a musical instrument can have a positive influence on your brain no matter how old you are. Instruments like pianos and keyboards are a great choice for adult learners.

If you’ve written a few songs with your band and you want to share them with the rest of the world, you’ll need to record them. Thanks to the latest technology, this no longer means an expensive trip to the nearest recording studio. All you need is a computer and a few other bits and pieces of equipment. Read on to find out more about how to make your very own demo!

How do you become a guitarist? And how do you start playing guitar? In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the things beginners should be aware of if they want to start learning to play the guitar. We’ll cover topics including: guitars for children, choosing between an electric or an acoustic guitar, and whether you should take guitar lessons or not.

If you have a tendency to start tapping along any time you hear a song, perhaps there’s a drummer in you! How do you become a real drummer though? Do you need a real drum kit to start on? What’s a good age to start playing? Do you need to take lessons and learn drum notation? In this blog, we’ll answer these questions and more!

If you want to become a bassist, you’re probably already aware that the bass guitar is one of the most important instruments in any band. It may not always be that noticeable, but it’s almost always there. How do you get started on bass guitar though? Which model should you choose? And what else do you need? In this blog, we’ll answer these questions and more.

Last January at the NAMM 2018 convention in California, USA, we ran into a local DJ/producer by the name of Melloe D. It didn’t take long to see this talented 26-year-old clearly knows her way around studio recording equipment and DJ gear. Read more about the inspiring journey she’s made so far in the music industry.

Do you dream of making professional-sounding music productions in your own home recording studio? Then we’ve got good news! These days, anyone can make recordings and produce albums, EPs and singles in the comfort of their own home! All you need is the right gear. It used to cost a small fortune to rent a professional studio or equipment, but those days are over. This blog takes you through the five basic studio products you need to begin. So, what are you waiting for? Clean out that space in the attic and start building your home studio today!

With millions of subscribers, thousands of comments, fan events and sponsorships, some vloggers have reached celebrity status with their viral YouTube videos. If you dream of a career as a professional vlogger, then this blog will help you get started! You don’t need a lot to begin with, but investing in some vlog equipment will surely give you a leg up on the competition. Here is our quintessential list of must-have gear for up-and-coming vloggers!

If you can already play the guitar, you could be forgiven for thinking that you could simply pick up and play an instrument like the ukulele too. After all, it’s just a small guitar, isn’t it? Then you realise all of the chords you already know and love no longer work! There’s no need to panic though because we’ve put together a guide to the 4 most-important ukulele chords you should learn first that will enable you to play hundreds of well-known songs.

Ever since its début in the early 1800s, the harmonica has always had a prominent place in the music scene. Countless singer-songwriters have used this instrument to add that special something to their music, even though it had already secured its spot in history by being used in classic songs that are still played today. Are you curious about the stories behind some of the most famous harmonica solos in the history of rock ‘n roll? Bax Music is happy to present our top ten.

A very valid question that is often asked by those interested in buying lasers and laser equipment is: How safe are they, really? Are there risks involved when using lasers? In this blog, we’ll explore the different types of lasers available, what the safety rules are, and what you should pay close attention to as an operator or a spectator.

Fender’s Stratocaster and Telecaster are two of the most iconic electric guitar models on the planet. Believe it or not, both were designed as far back as the 1950s! Following on from the Broadcaster that was introduced in 1950, the Telecaster first saw the light of day in 1951. The Stratocaster came along just three years later in 1954 after Leo Fender listened to feedback from guitarists who played the first Tele models. Both of these electric guitars have a huge fanbase who appreciate the look, sound and playing comfort each model offers. But what are the differences and which one are you a fan of? If you don’t know the answer to that question yet, perhaps reading this blog will help you decide.