Daniel Reed

The No. 1 tip is — surprise, surprise — practice.

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

This exciting event is a place for talented musicians to be recognized for their contributions to their craft.

Daniel Reed

You’re going to need to put in some time before you can really start rocking out.

Bradford Smith, Louisiana State University

If you approach music like a science, it will be much easier to improve your musical abilities.

Phillip Bugajski, Loyola University Chicago

Through her company, Got Strings, the James Madison University junior teaches budding musicians and provides live music for wedding and other events.

Joanne Paquin, Emerson College

For those of you struggling to harness your inner musician, the ukulele may be just what you need.