Public Domain Music ( pdmusic.org ) is a place to learn about music and hopefully get inspired to pick up an instrument and start playing. So many people are interested in music, but they think they can’t learn how to play an instrument because it’s too difficult. Or worse, they want to learn how to play an instrument, but they get discouraged in the beginning and never end up following through on their goals.
We don’t want that to happen to you. That’s why we created this resource. We’re a group of musicians on a mission. We want to make learning music fun and inspire you to pick up an instrument and start learning how to play. There’s nothing better than jamming some of your favorite tunes with your friends and we want to help you get there.
We have a bunch of different resources from musical history to instrument reviews and music lesson guides to help you get started in your musical journey. Take the plunge and start your journey to become a rockstar today!
Song Meanings
Learn About the Songs You Love
Have you ever had a favorite song and wondered what inspired the artist to write it? Or, have you heard a lyric and wondered what its actual meaning was? Well, we did do. We love hearing new songs and learning about the artists who wrote them.
Check out our section of Song Meanings to learn what the true meaning of your favorite song and lyrics are and what the artist was feeling when he or she wrote those words.
It’s always fun to learn something new about the songs you love.
Music Playlists
Find More of the Music You Love
Sometimes you just want to find the right song for the right occasion. but you have no idea where to look. The song on your mind might be based on a theme, topic, or genre that is kind of abstract.
Don’t worry. We have your back. We curate tons of songs basic on all types of topics, so you can find perfect songs for your mood, party, or just to show your friends
Check our Music Playlists section to find all the best music lists you need in your life.
After all, every party needs a DJ.
Songs about missing someone explore the depth of human emotion, capturing the bittersweet feelings of…
Songs about Suicide Squad embody the chaotic, intense world of the antiheroes, where grit, resilience,…
Songs about words delve into the unique ways language influences our lives, exploring everything from…
Songs about parents capture the powerful, nuanced connections between family members, exploring themes of love,…
Music Education
Learn Music Theory
Music Theory is the foundation of all musical compositions. Learning musical theory is like learning the building blocks for creating songs, riffs, and arrangements. Understanding your notes, scales, and chords will not only help you become a better musician, but it will also help you learn how to play any instrument better.
Learning music theory doesn’t sound like fun, but it is! Once you dive into our easy-to-understand lessons, you’ll be blown away by how applicable theory is to your regular playing.
Plus, you can show off to other musicians who can’t transpose keys as quickly as you can.
Learn How to Play Music
Learning how to play an instrument is one of the most rewarding things that you can do. Music is the ultimate language that crosses all borders. We encourage everyone to pick up an instrument, no matter what it is, and start making music.
That’s why we’ve written some of the most comprehensive and detailed reviews of online music lesson platforms and training programs for like piano, ukulele, voice, guitar, and more. Regardless what instrument you want to learn, we have a detailed guide, so you can easily get find the right place to start taking lessons and making music right away. It doesn’t matter whether you want to learn from online guitar tutorials or take personal lessons from famous musicians.
You can do it all online. See some of our music lesson reviews to the right lessons for you or your kids.
Music History
Musical Styles
Nothing is more diverse that music. There are so many musical styles that it is difficult to discuss all of them. We’ve made a comprehensive library of different styles of music for you explore. Try them out for yourself and see which ones you are more interested in!
American Composers
We’ve compiled a short list of popular American composers who have made an impact on the world of music. We’ve also written a short biography along with a list of their most prominent works for you to check out their music and hopefully get inspired to write your own.
Music Eras
Instrument Reviews
We’ve gotten a lot of great feedback from our readers who have said that our instructional articles, how-to guides and instrument reviews have helped them pick out the right instrument. Everyone from beginners to advanced musicians have commented saying that our trustworthy reviews have helped them get the right guitar to start learning on or pick out the right piece of gear to add to their collection.
It doesn’t matter what type of music you play. We have reviews for the instruments and recording gear you need to take your music to the next level.