Our Latest Blog on Music & Instruments

Kevin Lopez, an LA-based percussionist, has an eclectic range on the drum kit, seamlessly transitioning from Latin rhythms to punk rock, depending on his mood and the musicianship of his bandmates. He’s an expert in teaching grooves, improvisation, reading, and more, and has recorded two albums with the Mark Cross Band, with which he just finished a nationwide tour. Kevin also teaches lessons on Pro Tools operation, mixing, and various audio engineering topics. We caught up with Kevin to start the new year off right with this week’s “Five Questions.”

Choosing an instrument is a decision that can affect the rest of your life. It’s much akin to deciding which foreign language to study in school. There’s no wrong answer, but you’ll need to compile a careful pro vs. con list if you want to make an educated decision. Some people don’t need the help, they just know what to play, but if that’s not you, here are some suggestions for how to go about making the big decision. Oh, and here’s a sort of silly quiz that can make the decision for you.

In honor of “DRIVING school for DOGS,” we’ve put together our “Top Five Animals Playing Music Videos List,” because if there’s one thing people love more than music, it’s animals playing music. Seriously.

Life seems to revolve around kids. Families invest in their education and try to provide them with opportunities to improve themselves and their future lives. Private dance lessons, costly AAU basketball fees, and countless hours commuting and waiting for the little ones to finish whatever activity they’re focused on that day are expected from parents. Then, kids become adults themselves, passions for sports and music stop being seen as important, and everything changes. Well, it shouldn’t.