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Pretty much every musician of our age needs to know the basics of the digital music tools that are out there, in order to participate fully in the musical world.

Omar Ledezma Jr. demonstrates the Afro-Cuban rhythm the cáscara.

Still need something for your child to do over some part of the summer? Here are a few noteworthy music camps you can still register for.

Here’s our short list of highly recommended, less traveled music festivals this summer. We've highlighted particular performances and included tips for local hotel and restaurants. All are family friendly.

As they get ready to premiere a new sextet, composer/ pianist Jason Moran and the members of the Imani Winds quintet share their vision of a more inclusive music and how to approach new listeners.

Music competitions are the way many elite musicians have to prove themselves. But what are they proving, and is it worth it?

Omar Ledezma Jr. gives an overview of the set-up and sound of the Cuban timbales.

A new nonprofit is integrating music study into the hearts and minds of the “other America.”

Sharpen your wits, the doctor has another set of puzzlers for you.

The Davis Senior High School Baroque Ensemble is headlining at the Berkeley Festival and Exhibition. It is one of only a couple of high school orchestras specializing in historically-informed performance.