A music lover’s summer bucket list

The summer months grace us with a bit of extra time, which for music lovers provides a plenitude of possibilities to practice and perfect their passion. But where to begin with so many things to do? We’ve compiled the ultimate summer list to make sure you fit it all in!

Expert advice for preserving your voice

If you’re a singer, you know that your voice is like an instrument. And so as a musician, it would never cross your mind (unless of course you’re a self-destructing rockstar), to abuse it, knowing full well that there just may be some pretty hefty consequences. So, take care of your voice. Here’s how to do it like a pro.

Famous father/daughter duos to celebrate Father's Day

Not content with having only sung about their children, certain artists took it a step further and partnered with their offspring to make beautiful music.These unique collaborations, linking private and public lives, often filled with emotion, and ultimately produce some astonishing outcomes. As Father's Day approaches, here, three particularly sweet father/child duets to sing along with papa:

6 tips to overcome performance anxiety

Ozzy’s been known to "hurt a bit" before performing, Adele feels queasy and Van Halen gets "so damn nervous." Performance anxiety can affect the best and most experienced of performers and despite hours of practice, grandma’s tip of imagining the audience in their underwear, stage fright can creep up and completely make or break a performance.

Celebrate music with 20% off your next order

In celebration of World Music Day, we’re giving you 20% off your entire order from now on until the end of the month, no limitation! On June 21, 2015, join over 700 cities in 150 countries to take to the streets and show ‘em what you’ve got.

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Nine artists who are deep down Mama’s Boys

Despite a hard core image (think smashing guitars, hardened hearts, harsh words and barroom brawls), these artists are actually deep down Mama’s Boys and not afraid to share it. George Sand summed it up perfectly with this mother-son love quote: "Only a mother’s love can make a man drop to his knees."

Below, in celebration of mother’s around the world, is a snippet of those moments of sweetness, when for a brief moment, the hearts of these famous tough-guys melt for mama! And while you might not be a guitar-smashing, tattoo-covered musician, singing any of these to Mama, guarantees a standing ovation.