I’m Kayla. I play winds. A lot of them. Some days my house sounds like a music store. Other days it’s just me, a squeaky reed, and my dog giving me the side-eye. Here’s what I’ve actually played, what I love, and what made me want a nap.If you want to see the running tally …
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I’m Kayla, and I’ve spent the last year with a house full of strings, reeds, and bamboo. I took weekend lessons at the Chinatown cultural center near me. My teacher, Ms. Lin, was kind but firm. I also rented gear, swapped tips with aunties after class, and yes—got blisters. This is not theory. This is …
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I’m Kayla, and yes, I’ve actually been on that stage. I did the Coast 2 Coast music contest twice. Once in Atlanta. Once in Houston. I went in nervous. I left with a camera roll full of videos, some new contacts, and very mixed feelings. (If you’re curious about how Coast 2 Coast Live got …
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I spent a whole weekend at Music City Premier with our squad. I’m tired, a little hoarse, and still smiling. This event has a pulse. It’s loud, fast, and very Nashville. If you’d like the official Coast 2 Coast recap in their own words, give their write-up a read at Coast 2 Coast Preps: Music …
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I’m Kayla, and I have a small music corner at home. It has a ukulele, a piano keyboard, a harmonica, a recorder, a cajon, bongos, and a kalimba. Yes, it’s a lot. I like to test things. And I like quick wins. If you’re still weighing which beginner instrument to bring home, I found this …
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Note: This is a first-person, story-style review based on maker notes, shop demos, and trusted player guides, not my own ownership. You know what? These sounds feel like weather. Big. Dry. Bright. Then deep as red dirt. I keep chasing them because they stick with me. Some are soft like a heartbeat. Some rattle like …
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I’ve done Coast 2 Coast LIVE twice. Once in Atlanta. Once in Miami. FYI, the company bills itself as the largest artist showcase in the world, staging 30-plus shows every month across 50 cities and eight countries and dangling a $50,000 grand prize for the indie acts who rise to the top. I went in …
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