Ukulele: A great instrument for amateurs
This gust post by blogger Mike Pose explores why the ukulele is such a wonderful instrument for amateurs, especially during the pandemic.
Why we’re singing sea shanties in 2021
Welcome to the Great Sea Shanty Craze of 2021: a joyous celebration of tradition, of harmony, and — most of all — of amateur musicianship.
Meet horn mentor Jonathan Ring
Why do contemporary horns look and sound the way they do, and when did they start looking and sounding that way? Jonathan Ring talks about the twisty saga of the modern horn—and about how he became an accidental horn historian.
Meet Ash Walker, choral director and community musician
“The pandemic has pushed me to be more than I thought possible as a musician and choral director.” Pacific Edge Voices new director discusses his passion for community music.
Goodbye, 2020
May 2021 be a musical year for us all! A hopeful message from AMN founder Lolly Lewis.