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My Personal Music Picks: Learn, Play & Sing
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items These are my go-to recommendations for everything music-related—from learning instruments and reading music to singing and discovering the right tools to improve. Whether you’re just starting out or sharpening your skills, these are the resources and...
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Books that helped me learn to play an instrument
Musical Instruments & Gear
Instruments and accessories I personally recommend.
I love how this digital piano feels 🎹 The weighted keys and rich sound make it great for practicing at home, and it really feels like playing a real piano.
Roland RP107 Digital Piano
I really like this guitar 🎸 It’s perfect for playing at home but also easy to plug in when you want. A great all-around option for casual jamming and learning.
D-style Solid Spruce Acoustic Electric Guitar Rosewood Back.side W/EQ Free Ship
I love this piano 🎹 The weighted 88 keys feel like a real piano, perfect for learning or practicing at home.
Yamaha P45, 88-Key Weighted Action Digital Piano (P45B)
I really love this violin set 🎶 — it’s perfect for beginners with everything you need to start learning, and it makes practicing feel fun and rewarding!
ADM Violin 3/4 Full Size, Adults Violin Beginner Set with Fingerboard Sticker, Shoulder Rest and Tuner
I really love this MIDI keyboard — the backlit pads and OLED screen make creating music so fun, and it’s super portable for jamming or producing anywhere!
Donner DMK 25 Pro MIDI Keyboard Controller, 25 Key Portable MIDI with 8 Backlit Drum, OLED Screen Display, with 40 Free Courses, Melodics, Black
I love using this audio interface — it gives my vocals and guitar such clear, pro‑level sound, and it’s super easy to set up for home recording or creating music anytime!
Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface, for the Guitarist, Vocalist, or Producer — High-Fidelity, Studio Quality Recording
I really love this mic — the sound quality is clear and rich, the boom arm makes setup easy, and recording podcasts or music feels smooth and professional every time. 🎧
FIFINE K688 Dynamic Microphone with Boom Arm Stand, XLR USB Studio Microphone Kit for Computer with Mute, Monitor for Podcast, Music Recording K688CT
I love this guitar — it sounds great for its price, feels easy to play, and having the bag makes it perfect to take with me anywhere.
RockJam Natural Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar with Guitar Bag
I love this ukulele kit — it’s perfect for beginners and kids, easy to play, and the included gig bag and tuner make learning fun and simple!
AODSK 21" Soprano Ukulele Kit with Case, Clip-On Tuner, Strap, Nylon Strings, Picks, Online Lesson, Ukelele Beginner Series AUS-P08
I love this saxophone — it’s great for beginners, sounds rich, and the full kit (with stand) makes learning and practicing so much more fun!
Extra Saving $50 Eastar Alto Saxophone with Stand E Flat Gold Lacquer Student Beginner Sax Full Kit School Band Orchestra Instruments AS-II
I love this sax case — it’s sturdy and easy to carry, so traveling with my instrument feels safe and totally hassle‑free!
Crossrock Traveling Alto Saxophone Case-Fiberglass Hardshell with Backpack Strap
I absolutely love this piano — it feels amazingly close to a real acoustic grand with its expressive touch and rich sound, and playing it makes every practice session feel inspiring and joyful.
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-845 Console Digital Piano With Bench Matte Black | Guitar Center
I love this mini keyboard — it’s super fun to play, the built-in speakers make jamming anywhere easy, and it’s perfect for creativity on the go! 🎶
Akai Professional MPK mini play mk3 Mini Controller Keyboard With Built-in Speaker
I really love this piano — the full-size 88 keys and expressive sound make playing feel so satisfying, and it’s great for practice, performance, or just jamming whenever inspiration strikes! 🎶
Alesis Recital Pro 88-Key Digital Piano | Guitar Center
Books that helped me learn to play an instrument
My favorite tools and guides for getting started.
I really love this book — the daily 5‑minute practice tips helped me improve my ear training and technique so much, and it’s super easy to follow!
Your Golden Ears: First Piano Lessons for Adult Beginners Vol. 1: Learn With 5 Minutes Daily Practice, Master Finger Dex, (Paperback)
I really enjoy this book — it breaks down scales, chords, technique, and music theory in a way that actually makes sense, and it’s helped me play with more confidence and understanding!
Things Every Piano Player Should Know: Explore Scales, Chords, Technique, Music Theory, Famous Composers, and So Much Mo, (Paperback)
I love this flute lesson book — the fun, easy songs made learning so enjoyable, and it helped me build confidence as a beginner!
QMG Flute Lesson Book for Beginners: 50 Fun and Easy Popular Flute Songs by Dr. Nalinda Almeida
I love this piano workbook — the fun, simple exercises helped me (or my kid!) learn notes, keys, and rhythms with confidence and joy! 🎶
Easy Piano Learning for Kids: Master Notes, Keys, and Rhythms with Fun and Simple Exercises - A Complete Workbook, (Paperback)
I found this book really helpful — the step‑by‑step lessons made learning guitar feel doable and fun, even when I was just starting out!
Learn to Play Guitar in 24 Hours, (Paperback)
I really enjoyed this guitar guide — the tips and tricks made learning easier and more fun, and it helped me feel confident playing songs sooner than I expected!
Learn Guitar: The Ultimate Guide to Learn Guitar: Best Tips and Tricks for Learning Guitar (Paperback)