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Aidan VandeStadt

Aidan VandeStadt’s self-immersion into the universe of writing and musical experimentation has been an ongoing journey since he could hold a pencil and hum a tune. His enthusiasm led him to the Ohio University English Department and School of Music, where he earned his BA in writing with a minor in music and where he also sang and toured with the Singing Men of Ohio men’s choir and worked with Athens, Ohio’s WOUB radio station as a music director and DJ. Aidan is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in both percussion and guitar, and he has enjoyed playing in several bands over the years while writing, recording, and producing musical projects on his own and for his friends.

Articles by Aidan VandeStadt

Apr 17, 2026, 1:04 PM

Drum Practice Pads: Are They Worth It for Beginners?

Are drum practice pads worth having for beginners? Absolutely! Practice pads encourage beginners to refine the fundamental skills of timekeeping... Read more »
Apr 28, 2025, 2:14 PM

7 Ways to Improve Your Drum Sound

As drummers, we know that quite a few factors contribute to the “sound” of our drum kits. The results are unique to your preferences and... Read more »
Apr 21, 2025, 10:28 AM

How to Match a Cab to Your Head

From basic safety protocols and amplifier efficiency to pairing up the right speakers and cabinet configurations in order to find your perfect... Read more »
Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PM

Bigsby vs Synchronized vs Locking — What’s the Difference?

The vibrato bar . . . arm? The tremolo? The whammy bar? Whatever you call it, we’re going to talk about it — at least, the three key versions... Read more »
Jul 5, 2023, 8:00 AM

10 Best Vintage Drum Finishes

As the centerpiece of many stage ensembles, the drum kit has seen its fair share of stylistic evolutions over the decades. Every finish change... Read more »
May 15, 2023, 8:00 AM

Cymbals in the Raw | Coolest Unlathed Cymbals

Let’s start by defining what we’re talking about here: What exactly is “lathed” as opposed to “unlathed” when it comes to cymbals? After being... Read more »
Feb 2, 2023, 8:00 AM

15 Famous Semi-hollowbody Players

The semi-hollowbody guitar is the superhero of reduced feedback, with a tone and swagger that perfectly bridge hollows and solids. This guitar... Read more »
Sep 23, 2022, 11:00 AM

10 Best Beginner Acoustic Guitar Songs

“You play guitar, right? Play us something!” For many new guitarists, it’s the moment at the gathering they’ve dreaded — since a 6-string got... Read more »
Sep 14, 2022, 12:00 PM

Best VSTs for Vintage and Lo-fi Sounds

Abbey Road, Muscle Shoals, and Sunset Studios are some of the legendary locations and the gear goldmines of old that we long for and greatly... Read more »
Aug 17, 2022, 10:00 AM

The Curious Case of the Gretsch Duo Jet

The Gretsch guitars we’ve come to know, love, and obsess over rose out of the company’s banjo and folk instrument–building success of the early... Read more »

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