Article written by Magesh for Roland Australia I’ve taught music since 1998. In high schools, in music stores, from my home studio, and now online.  The one thing I’ve noticed as a music teacher is, that we have to constantly learn music. Not just for gigs or concerts we are performing but also for our students.  The difference between teaching now as opposed to 20 years ago is the amount of information there is to learn as well as the type of technology we need to be versed in.  Around 10 years ago I found myself burnout not just playing music but also teaching. Here are ..read more

VAD706 & TD-50KV2/K2, VAD-504 & 507 CASHBACK OFFER Purchase a VAD706, TD-50K2, TD-50KV2, VAD-504/507 from an authorized dealer before February 29th 2024 and receive $500 cashback to your bank account. FIND A LOCAL DEALER EXPLORE THE VAD SERIES KITS HERE Choose your kit and get $500 CASH BACK IN YOUR POCKET Purchase a VAD706, TD-50K2, TD-50KV2, VAD-504 or VAD-507 from an authorised dealer between 15th January and 29th February 2024 and receive $500 cashback to your bank account. REDEEM NOW V-Drums Acoustic Design VAD706 The VAD706 takes the electronic drumming experie ..read more

Deciding whether your child should learn to play the piano is a significant choice. It involves a financial commitment, time investment, and careful consideration. However, when approached mindfully, learning to play the piano can become a fulfilling and enjoyable experience for your child. Beyond musical skills, it facilitates creative expression, develops social skills and enhances brain development. One effective approach to nurturing your child’s musical talents is using gentle parenting techniques. This helps develop their musical skills while keeping their interest alive. Step 1 ..read more

Hey fellow guitarist! So, you’re at that point where you want to spice up your sound a bit, and the world of guitar pedals is calling your name. These little devices can completely transform your sound. If you’re feeling a bit lost in the pedal jungle, don’t worry! This guide is here to walk you through the essential and must-have guitar pedals that you’ll often find on a pedalboard. Tuner Pedal Keeping your guitar in tune is step 1 to sounding great. Tuners come in many forms, one of which is in pedal form. This might not be the most exciting pedal, but it is definitely the most popular ..read more

When you’re thinking of purchasing your first electric guitar, the image that probably comes to mind is that glossy, beautifully painted instrument, donned by one of the many guitar gods out there. You’ll spend hours searching for the right one.  The right colour, the right shape – the one that fits you like well-worn shoes.  But what you might not be picturing is another equally important piece of the rockstar puzzle that’s just as essential to the electric guitar itself: the amplifier. For beginners, understanding the relationship between the guitar and amp is very important, as ..read more

You’ve just snagged your first shiny guitar, ready for the exciting learning journey ahead. You’ve found the one that truly speaks to you. You want to strike your first chord but here’s the deal – without an amp, your electric guitar is not very useful. After putting in the effort to find the perfect guitar, why not invest the same energy in choosing the right amp? While settling for the basic amp that comes packaged with your beginner guitar is an option, your sound, playing, and learning experience would thrive with the perfect amp. Here’s why your amp matters as much as your guitar: Crea ..read more

Build Your Dream Kit! We get it. Drummer’s love to expand and customize their drums. Luckily, with V-Drums, building the kit of your dreams is as easy as 1, 2, 3 AND HAVE FUN EASY AS 1, 2, 3 1. Choose Your Trigger Type 2. Connect To Your Module 3. Pick Your Sound Download the V-Drums Accessories Catalogue here! WHY NOT? ADD MORE CYMBALS As you’ll discover, Roland V-Drums cymbals come in all shapes and sizes.   Ranging in physical size from 8″ to 18 inches, adding a cymbal pad is simple and unlike acoustic cymbals, you can assign any sound you like and tune them up or down ..read more

BUILD YOUR DREAM KIT! And Have Fun! We get it. Drummer’s love to expand and customize their drums. Luckily, with V-Drums, building the kit of your dreams is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Choose Your Trigger Type 2. Connect To Your Module 3. Pick Your Sound CHALLENGE YOURSELF! ADD More Kicks Some of the first drummers to use two kick drums included Louie Bellson, Billy Cobham, Keith Moon, and Ginger Baker.  Compared to a double kick pedal where each pedal is triggering the same sound, with two or more kick drums, you can assign each one its own sound and pitch to really change the voici ..read more

BUILD YOUR DREAM KIT! And Have Fun! We get it. Drummer’s love to expand and customize their drums. Luckily, with V-Drums, building the kit of your dreams is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Choose Your Trigger Type 2. Connect To Your Module 3. Pick Your Sound Terry Bozzio's Amazing DW kit WHY NOT ADD MORE CYMBALS As you’ll discover, Roland V-Drums cymbals come in all shapes and sizes.   Ranging in physical size from 8″ to 18 inches, adding a cymbal pad is simple and unlike acoustic cymbals, you can assign any sound you like and tune them up or down. From a tiny crotale to a massive gong a ..read more

BUILD YOUR DREAM KIT! And Have Fun! We get it. Drummer’s love to expand and customize their drums. Luckily, with V-Drums, building the kit of your dreams is as easy as 1, 2, 3 1. Choose Your Trigger Type 2. Connect To Your Module 3. Pick Your Sound NO LIMITS HI-HAT ANYWHERE It might surprise you to know, you don’t actually need another physical hi-hat to add a hi-hat to a kit.   With modules from the TD-17 up, simply assign any trigger zone as a hi-hat sound in the module and you’ll get an instantly playable hi-hat anywhere on the kit such as the rim of tom2. Your existing ..read more