ROCHESTER — “A piano is just a piano,” says James Baldwin’s narrator in his short story “Sonny’s Blues.” Almost in the same breath, the narrator urges the musician “to try and make it do everything.” ...

Learning a musical instrument is one of those things that many people put on their to-do list, but never actually get around to, y’know, doing. However, if you've been forced to retreat inside and are ...

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If you are a beginner, you can enroll in MUEL 1115, an online, asynchronous class on any semester including summer. If you have had about a year of lessons, you can enroll in MUEL 1125 in the spring ...

Become a musician from the comfort of your home. By Rylee Johnston All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed ...

Playing an instrument can be a rewarding hobby, but if finding the time and a teacher is a challenge, many apps can help get you started. By J. D. Biersdorfer You’re never too old to learn to play a ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. With 88 keys and hundreds of internal strings, a standard piano produces a slew of unique sounds and tones. And mastering that ...