Music is a great creative outlet for kids — as well as an easy way to keep them occupied — but you don’t have to buy expensive instruments to encourage your little Mozart to make music. From kids’ ...

If you’re looking to unleash your creativity, or just trying to find an idea for your kid’s school project, take a look at our list of the 10 easiest musical instruments to make at home. Whether you ...

We revisit the DIY trash bass six months after the build to see how it still performs in real playing conditions. From tone and tuning stability to wear and durability, here’s an honest long‑term ...

DUQUESNE, Mo. — Second-graders Levi Hendrix and Nathan Epps and the rest of Annie O’Toole’s class at Duquesne Elementary School couldn’t wait to make some sounds. Together, the class screamed, “A-one, ...

Make a unique homemade instrument by following Wayne Erbsen’s homemade mandolin (or “hamdolin”) instructions using a ham can and inexpensive building materials. Before I explain the particulars on how ...