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Franka Blažić is a MIDDERMUSIC writer covering piano, guitar, beginner gear and online music lessons. She plays piano and other instruments, and shares her sheet music on MuseScore.
She studied Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, with exchange semesters in Prague and Cologne, and wrote her thesis on music and identity. She is also a published novelist, and her fantasy novel Kora i začarani izvor (2025) won the Artefakt award for best children’s speculative novel of 2025.
Her earlier books include the epic fantasy Anara: Sjena Jantarnog mora (2023). She leads creative writing workshops and works as a journalist and editor in Rijeka, Croatia.
On MIDDERMUSIC, her focus is practical guidance: clear pricing, honest tradeoffs and advice that fits real home practice setups.
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The voice is a biological instrument, we all have access to it, but it relies on a symbiotic support system to work at its…

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If you are a serious vocalist or learning how to sing, then you need to get into the habit of daily practice. This should…

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Pick Guitar Tricks if you want one deep, guided course with teacher feedback: its Core Learning System, 11,000+ lessons and 1,000+ songs for $29.95…

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Pick Guitar Tricks if you are a beginner who wants one guided path and teacher feedback: its Core Learning System, 11,000+ lessons and 1,000+…

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JamPlay is worth it if you want variety in one huge library. The catch is focus. We score it 4.0/5. Pick the annual plan,…

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TrueFire is worth it if you are past the basics and want depth. The catch is direction for day one beginners. We score it…

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Fender Play is worth it for beginners and improving intermediate players. The catch is that advanced players outgrow it. We score it 4.5/5. Pick…

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Guitar Tricks is a big video lesson library with a clear spine: a step by step beginner course, four style tracks and more than…

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Do you plan on learning how to play the violin? If so, the 1st thing you need to do is to get the right…

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The ukulele you own is not a mere instrument made of strings that produce sounds. They may all look similar, but there is actually…
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Yamaha is known for its philosophy of creating excitement and cultural inspiration worldwide through its devotion to sound and music. That is not surprising…

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Piano Marvel is worth it if you want to read real sheet music and have software score your note and rhythm accuracy, alone or…

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30 Day Singer is worth it if you want one short video lesson a day from trained coaches, with separate paths for high and…

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Flowkey is worth it if you want to learn real songs by watching a pianist’s hands and reading along. The catch is that its…

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Pianoforall is worth it for adults and returning players who want to play pop, ballads and blues by chords for a single payment. The…

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Skoove is worth it if you want a guided piano course on a phone or tablet that plans each lesson for you. The catch…

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Playground Sessions is worth it for beginners age 7 and up who want a structured, song based path into reading real notation, with feedback…

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Whether it’s down at the local karaoke bar or at band practice, I often hear friends and musicians say that they wish they knew…

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Imagine the sound of 100 instruments, synchronized together to create a symphony of vibrations. We’ve all come to love marching bands livening up parades,…

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Those who have heard the beautiful melodies of customary Japanese music will have inevitably heard the unique sounds of a Japanse string instrument. There…

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I’ve put together a list spotlighting the best harmonica players of all time, each of whom has uniquely contributed to the soulful and vibrant…

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Chinese culture is rich with music in all its beautiful forms, and its traditional Chinese string instruments have for years created sounds enjoyed by…

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One of the most frequently asked questions of those deciding between the fiddle vs violin to learn, or just plain curious is, “what’s the…

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The güiro is one of several unique Latin American percussion instruments. It’s primarily associated with Puerto Rican or Cuban folk and popular dance music…

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Wondering what the most popular jazz music instruments are? Or maybe you’re trying to make your music sound jazzier? While instruments are essential to…

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The harmonium, although perceived to be an Indian musical instrument, was imported to India from the West. It is currently the most popular free-reed…

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Handpans came about during the 21st century, and the instrument caught on instantly. Even though the community of players is considerably smaller than other…

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Many people say that music most often expresses the world’s spirit. If there is one instrument that embodies the essence of music, it would…

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A plucked string instrument that comes from India, the sitar is utilized in Hindustani classical music. The device was invented in medieval India and…

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Flamenco is a world-renowned song and dance art form that was developed in southern Spain. Later, it also became famous for its instrumental arrangements,…

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By Franka Blazic Start with the instrument, not the app. Whatever sits under your hands decides which courses can actually hear you play. The…

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Feeling ambitious or adventurous? The 8 string ukulele might be right for you… They might not seem so familiar, but in Hawaiian culture, you’ll…

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If you ask any adult to name some things they wished they’d done when they were young, learning to play the piano or any…

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When asked to describe a ukulele, most people will say that they only have four strings. And they’re right. Those are the most common…

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Charango Origin The charango is a small ten-string Andean musical instrument from the lute family that originated from South America. When the Spaniards arrived…

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When it comes to violins or any other musical instrument for that matter, prices can escalate quickly! And as I always like to reiterate,…

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Among the numerous awesome skills that you can learn today is music, and more so how to play an instrument. The expressive nature of…

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If you’ve been thinking of picking up an instrument to learn but you’re hesitating because you’re worried it will be too challenging, there’s good…

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The bass ukulele has risen in popularity over the years, offering an amazing alternative to the traditional upright-bass (double bass) and even bass guitar.…

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Traditional Irish music is one of the oldest in the world, dating back to the Celts 2,000 years ago. It’s at the heart of…

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At the end of the day, the best way to learn ukulele is going to be different for each individual. It will also depend…

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Fun fact! If you’ve read my ‘Here’s My Story’ page, you’d know that I lived in Australia for a bit. Anyways, my English teacher…

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There are always those few instruments that, when initially seen, you have no clue as to what they’re called or even used for. At…

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Both the ukulele and guitar are two incredible instruments that have a lot of similarities, but quite a few differences as well. Both of…

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There are probably more string instruments than any other type of instrument in the world. It is estimated that there are approximately 300 instruments…

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If you are learning how to play the ukulele but still want to sound good and enjoy the overall learning process, these 15 easy…
