Paul Gardinier loves the exactitude. That’s the part of making string instruments that stands out as the Juneau man’s favorite. “It’s super precise,” Gardinier told the Capital City Weekly while ...

If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home. Whether you ...

Hindman, Kentucky — On the banks of Troublesome Creek, music is being made with power tools and sandpaper. Tabatha Mosley is learning how to make a ukulele. "This is just the beginning. This is just ...

(SOUNDBITE) (French) CRAFTSMAN, YAHIA CHALLALI, SAYING: "It's a profession that I love. It was a challenge. I once broke my banjo and I swore to myself not to play music anymore, not to touch a guitar ...

Ken Butler is a Brooklyn-based artist and musician who has built over 400 musical instruments. But these aren't just any custom-built instruments. Butler builds his pieces from discarded items he ...

Sean Pendleton started simple. “I looked into doing a MiniMoog clone, which is really all I wanted to build,” said the IT employee about the first synthesizer he made. “It just kind of all snowballed ...

Discover the essential music instruments for creating captivating Hip Hop beats. Explore drum machines, synthesizers, and samplers, and learn valuable tips for choosing the right instrument to achieve ...

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The craftsmanship says “fine musical instrument.” The jovial atmosphere says “fiddle.” As luthiers Steve Thomas and Gary Vessel work in their downtown Modesto shop, Thomas & Vessel Stringed ...