Build your Music Corner
Create a safe and comfortable space to leave your instrument out and get into your practice groove!
What’s the biggest barrier to playing music? Taking your instrument out of the case! That’s why you need a music corner.
A music corner is simple in essence—it’s a comfortable place where your instrument and music are all ready to go so you can pick up and play whenever you want. Of course, you can make it as inviting and elaborate as you want, but all you really need are a few basics to get down to business. Here’s how to get started!
Display Your Instrument
Find a place to leave your instrument out of its case all the time. We always say, “A visible instrument is a played instrument!” You can use a floor stand with the freedom to move your instrument from room to room, or choose a wall hanger to keep your instrument safe from youngsters or pets. After trying many options over the years, we recommend * the following.
Instrument Stands
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Display Your Music
It’s not enough just to leave your instrument out—you also need an easily accessible place to hold your music. This could simply be atop your piano, or on a dedicated music stand.
Find something nice and robust to hold up heavy books and a metronome/cell phone. Bonus points if you have a place to store pencils and highlighters, a stand light, fingernail clippers, and some clothes pins to keep your books open!
We suggest using the ever-classic Manhasset stand due to its sturdy construction and adjustability for ideal posture.
Music Stands
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Check Your Ergonomics
You’ll play more if you’re comfortable! Make sure you have a place where you can sit up straight and feel supported. An adjustable drum throne like the one we’ve linked below is often nice for this purpose.
If you’re strummin’ a guitar, ukulele, banjo, or mandolin, we highly recommend using a strap to keep your instrument stable and secure.
Lastly, it’s helpful to prop a foot up on a rest to bring your instrument to the right height. You can use a stool, yoga block, or an adjustable foot rest to find the perfect position.
Get Comfortable
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Ready to play some music?
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