What's a pop shield and why do you need it for voice over work? This little gadget prevents bursts of air that lead to popping, making recordings sound better!

Dr. Kiersten Bible explains how keyboard instruments work and how they have evolved over time; learn about the piano, organ, and more in this music lesson.

Gain an understanding of pitch and dynamics, including how to interpret abbreviations for musical terms on sheet music in this music appreciation lesson.

Outside of volume and tempo, what gives a musical piece its distinct qualities? Gain an understanding of timbre or tone color in this music appreciation lesson.

Orchestras consist of four distinct sections: string, brass, woodwind, and percussion. Discover which instruments belong in each section in this music lesson.

How do instruments produce sound, and what is it really? Exploring a piano, gain a deeper understanding of how vibrations in the air become music in your ears.

If you love the lilting sounds of the string section, you'll enjoy learning about the violin, viola, cello, string bass, and harp in this music lesson.

Join composer Dr. Kierstin Bible in this music appreciation lesson to gain a brief history of the woodwind instruments and explore how each instrument sounds.

Want to learn more about classical music? Take a journey through musical history by comparing six versions of "Dies Irae" from the 13th century to the present.